Howley, Richard, 1740-1784

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1740
Death 1784
Birth 1740
Death 1784-12
Gender:
Male
Britons, Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

Richard Howly (ca. 1740-1784) was a planter and a lawyer. He was elected as governor of Georgia on January 4, 1780, but left the position on February 18, 1780 to become a member of the Continental Congress, a position he held until 1781. Howly served as justice of the Georgia state supreme court, 1782-1783. His name is also commonly spelled "Howley."

From the description of Richard Howly papers, 1782-1784 (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 76829170

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Occupations:

  • Delegates, U.S. Continental Congress
  • Governors
  • Jurists
  • Lawyers
  • Planter
  • State Supreme Court Judge

Places:

  • Georgia (as recorded)
  • GA, US
  • GA, US

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