Richard Hawes
Former United States Representative
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... Wikipedia
Born: February 6, 1797, Caroline County, VA
Died: May 25, 1877 (age 80 years), Paris, KY
Previous office: Representative (1837–1841)
Descendants: Harry B. Hawes, Richard Simrall Hawes, and Smith Nicholas Hawes
Grandchildren: Harry B. Hawes and Richard Simrall Hawes
Party: Democratic Party
Education: Transylvania University
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