Richard Cheatham | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Cave Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Cave Johnson |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office 1825–1833 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1799 Springfield, Tennessee |
| Died | September 9, 1845 (aged 46) White's Creek Springs, Tennessee |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Susan Saunders Cheatham |
| Children | Edward Saunders Cheatham; William Archer Cheatham; Boyd M. Cheatham; Richard Boone Cheatham |
| Profession | Merchant, stockman, gin operator, politician |
Richard Cheatham (February 20, 1799 – September 9, 1845) was an American politician in Middle Tennessee. He was elected as a Whig in 1836 from Tennessee's 11th congressional district to the United States House of Representatives, serving one term. He had previously served several terms in Tennessee's State House, from 1825 to 1833.