Richard W. Habersham
Richard Wylly Habersham (December 1786 – December 2, 1842) was an American lawyer and politician from Savannah, Georgia. From 1839 to 1842, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives until he died in office.
Richard W. Habersham | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – December 2, 1842 | |
| Preceded by | Hopkins Holsey |
| Succeeded by | George W. Crawford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1786 Savannah, Georgia |
| Died | December 2, 1842 (aged 55–56) Clarkesville, Georgia |
| Resting place | Old Cemetery in Clarkesville, Georgia |
Biography
Habersham graduated from Princeton College in 1810. He was appointed United States Attorney and served until his resignation in 1825.
Congress
Running as a Whig, he was elected as a representative from Georgia in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1842[1] and died in office.
He is interred at Old Cemetery in Clarkesville, Georgia.
References
- United States Congress. "Richard W. Habersham (id: H000003)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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