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Richard Hawes

United States Representative; Second Confederate governor of Kentucky (1797-1877) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80

Richard Hawes Jr. was a United States representative from Kentucky and the second Confederate governor of Kentucky. He was part of the politically influential Hawes family. His brother, uncle, and cousin also served as U.S. Representatives, and his grandson Harry B. Hawes was a member of the United States Senate.

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He was a slaveholder.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1797 to 1877 · aged 80