Richard H. Whiteley
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Richard Henry Whiteley (December 22, 1830 ā September 26, 1890) was a U.S. representative and U.S. senator-elect from Georgia.[1] He is the only Republican to ever hold the 2nd congressional district from Georgia.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd district, Preceded by ...
Richard Henry Whiteley | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd district | |
In office December 22, 1870 ā March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Nelson Tift |
Succeeded by | William Ephraim Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1830-12-22)December 22, 1830 County Kildare, Ireland |
Died | September 26, 1890(1890-09-26) (aged 59) Boulder, Colorado |
Resting place | Columbia Cemetery, Boulder, Colorado |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Margarette Devine Mary Strickland |
Occupation | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 5th Georgia Infantry, 2nd Georgia Sharpshooter Battalion |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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