Richard Franklin Pettigrew | |
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 Portrait by C. M. Bell, c. 1891–1894 | |
| United States Senator from South Dakota | |
| In office November 2, 1889 – March 3, 1901 | |
| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | Robert 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 by | Granville G. Bennett |
| Succeeded by | John B. Raymond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1848 Ludlow, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1926 (aged 78) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (until 1896) Silver Republican (1896-1901) |
| Other political affiliations | "Fusion" Populist (1900) |
| Relatives | Belle L. Pettigrew (sister) |
| Alma mater | Beloit College University of Wisconsin Law School |
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.