Richard Hickman Menefee was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Due to his oratory skill, he was dubbed "the young Patrick Henry of the West." He was presumed the successor to Henry Clay as leader of the Whig Party until his death at age... Wikipedia
Born: December 4, 1809, Owingsville, KY
Died: February 21, 1841 (age 31 years), Frankfort, KY
Party: Whig Party
Previous office: Representative (1837–1839)
Education: Transylvania University