Howley, Richard, 1740-1784
Variant namesRichard 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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Birth 1740
Death 1784
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