Richard Hanson Weightman

U.S. Congressperson

1816 – 1861

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Who was Richard Hanson Weightman?

Richard Hanson Weightman was an antebellum delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of New Mexico. 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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Born
Dec 28, 1816
United States of America
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Lived in
  • Washington, D.C.
Died
Aug 10, 1861

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on July 23, 2013

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