Simpson, Richard Franklin b. March 25, 1798 d. October 29, 1882 US Congressman. Born in Laurens, South Carolina. Attended South Carolina College (now University of South Carolina). Admitted to the bar in 1819, and practiced Law in Pendleton South Carolina. Served as a major in the Seminole War in 1835. He was a member of the South Carolina State Senate from 1835-1841. Elected to the US House of Representatives as a Democrat from South Carolina's 2nd District in 1842 and served in the 28th, 29th and 30th Congresses, 1843 to 1849. Member of the South...[Read More] Simpson Cemetery, Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
b. March 25, 1798 d. October 29, 1882