Richard Henry Whiteley (December 22, 1830 - September 26, 1890) was a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator-elect from Georgia. Born in County Kildare, Ireland, WhiteleyImmigrated to the United States in 1836 with his parents, who settled in Georgia. He received private instruction in elementary education. He engaged in manufacturing. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1860 and commenced practice in Bainbridge, Georgia. Wikipedia
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