Richard M. Edwards, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRichard M. Edwards
American politician
Date of Birth: 31-Dec-1822
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Tennessee, United States
Date of Death: 19-Jan-1907
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Richard M. Edwards
- Richard Mitchell Edwards (December 31, 1822 – January 19, 1907) was an American attorney, politician and soldier who served one term in the Tennessee House of Representatives (1861–1862).
- A Southern Unionist, he represented Bradley County at the East Tennessee Convention in 1861, and served as colonel of the 4th Tennessee Cavalry of the Union Army during the Civil War.
- He ran unsuccessfully for governor on the Greenback Party ticket in 1878 and 1880.
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