Richard D. Gholson
3rd Territorial Governor of Washington / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Dickerson Gholson (January 31, 1804 ā August 23, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 3rd Territorial Governor of Washington.[1]
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Richard D. Gholson | |
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3rd Governor of Washington Territory | |
In office March 5, 1859 ā March 4, 1861 | |
Appointed by | James Buchanan |
Preceded by | Fayette McMullen |
Succeeded by | William H. Wallace |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Dickerson Gholson (1804-01-31)January 31, 1804 Caldwell County, Kentucky |
Died | August 23, 1862(1862-08-23) (aged 58) Troy, Tennessee |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Jane Martin |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
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