Robert Ridgway (congressman)
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This article is about the congressman, lawyer and editor. For the ornithologist, see Robert Ridgway.
Robert Ridgway (April 21, 1823 ā October 16, 1870) was a nineteenth-century congressman, lawyer and journalist from Virginia.
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Robert Ridgway | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 5th district | |
In office January 27, 1870 ā October 16, 1870 | |
Preceded by | Thomas S. Bocock |
Succeeded by | Richard T.W. Duke |
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Born | (1823-04-21)April 21, 1823 Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
Died | October 16, 1870(1870-10-16) (aged 47) Amherst, Virginia, US |
Political party | Whig (until 1869) |
Other political affiliations | Conservative (after 1869) |
Alma mater | Emory and Henry College University of Virginia |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Newspaper Editor |
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