Richard D. Gholson | |
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| 3rd Governor of Washington Territory | |
| In office March 5, 1859 – March 4, 1861 | |
| Appointed by | James Buchanan |
| Preceded by | Fayette McMullen |
| Succeeded by | William H. Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Dickerson Gholson January 31, 1804 Caldwell County, Kentucky |
| Died | August 23, 1862 (aged 58) Troy, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Martin |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Richard Dickerson Gholson (January 31, 1804 – August 23, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 3rd Territorial Governor of Washington.[1]