Richard F. Pettigrew

Richard Franklin Pettigrew
Portrait by C. M. Bell, c. 1891–1894
United States Senator
from South Dakota
In office
November 2, 1889 – March 3, 1901
Preceded bynone
Succeeded byRobert J. Gamble
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Dakota Territory's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1883
Delegate
Preceded byGranville G. Bennett
Succeeded byJohn B. Raymond
Personal details
Born(1848-07-23)July 23, 1848
DiedOctober 5, 1926(1926-10-05) (aged 78)
PartyRepublican (until 1896)
Silver Republican (1896-1901)
Other political
affiliations
"Fusion" Populist (1900)
RelativesBelle L. Pettigrew (sister)
Alma materBeloit College
University of Wisconsin Law School
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Richard Franklin Pettigrew (July 23, 1848 – October 5, 1926) was an American lawyer, surveyor, and land developer. He represented the Dakota Territory in the U.S. Congress and, after the Dakotas were admitted as States, he was the first U.S. Senator from South Dakota.