Richard Hanson Weightman
American politician and military officer (1816–1861) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Hanson Weightman (December 28, 1816 – August 10, 1861) was an antebellum delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of New Mexico.[2] He was also a district commander of the secessionist Missouri State Guard during the American Civil War, and was killed in action at the Battle of Wilson's Creek in Missouri.
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Richard Hanson Weightman | |
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Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico Territory's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | William S. Messervy |
Succeeded by | José Manuel Gallegos |
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Born | December 28, 1816 Washington, D.C. |
Died | August 10, 1861(1861-08-10) (aged 44) near Springfield, Missouri |
Resting place | Springfield National Cemetery[1] |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Susan Bradford Coxe |
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Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Occupation | Newspaper editor |
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Unit | Missouri State Guard |
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