Richard W. Habersham

Richard W. Habersham
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district
In office March 4, 1839 – December 2, 1842
Preceded by	Hopkins Holsey
Succeeded by	George W. Crawford
Personal details
Born	December 1786 (1786-12) Savannah, Georgia
Died	December 2, 1842(1842-12-02) (aged 55–56) Clarkesville, Georgia
Resting place	Old Cemetery in Clarkesville, Georgia

Richard Wylly Habersham (December 1786 – December 2, 1842) was an American lawyer and politician from Savannah, Georgia. From 1839 to 1842, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives until he died in office.

Education and early career

Habersham graduated from Princeton College in 1810. He was appointed United States Attorney and served until his resignation in 1825.

Congress

Running as a Whig, he was elected as a representative from Georgia in the United States House of Representatives from 1839 to 1842, and died in office.

Personal life

Habersham was the nephew of John Habersham, Joseph Habersham and James Habersham Jr.

Burial

He is interred at Old Cemetery in Clarkesville, Georgia.

See also

• List of members of the United States Congress who died in office (1790–1899).

References

• United States Congress. "Richard W. Habersham (id: H000003)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.