Spurr, Richard Alexander, 1835-1898.
Politician.
Richard A. Spurr attended Bethany College, graduating in 1858 During the Civil war, Spurr served for three years under General John Hunt Morgan. After the war, Spurr returned returned to his farm in Fayette County, Kentucky. He was subsequently elected for two terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives (1875-1878) and also served in the State Senate (1881-1885).
From the description of Richard Alexander Spurr papers, 1844-1960, 1878-1899 (bulk dates). (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 14769509
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| creatorOf | Spurr, Richard Alexander, 1835-1898. Richard Alexander Spurr papers, 1844-1960, 1878-1899 (bulk dates). | University of Kentucky Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Patterson, James K. (James Kennedy), 1833-1922. | person |
| associatedWith | Polk, William H. | person |
| associatedWith | Spurr family. | family |
| associatedWith | Spurr, Julia Patton Hughes. | person |
| associatedWith | Spurr, Marcus A. | person |
| associatedWith | Spurr, Mary. | person |
| associatedWith | Spurr, Ruth Sheffer. | person |
| associatedWith | United Daughters of the Confederacy. Lexington Chapter (Ky.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Welsh, Carl. | person |
| associatedWith | Welsh, Laura Sheffer Spurr. | person |
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Birth 1835
Death 1898
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