Background
Pettigrew, Richard Franklin was born on July 23, 1848 in Ludlow, Vermont, United States. Son of Andrew and Hannah B. (Sawtelle) Pettigrew.
Pettigrew, Richard Franklin was born on July 23, 1848 in Ludlow, Vermont, United States. Son of Andrew and Hannah B. (Sawtelle) Pettigrew.
Removed, 1854, to Evansville, Rock County, Wisconsin. Educated Evansville Academy, Beloit College, and in law department University of Wisconsin. Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1879.
1 son, Franklin Sawtelle. Went to Dakota, 1869, as surveyor in employ of the United States department surveyor. Settled at Sioux Falls.
In law practice, 1872-1880.
Member Dakota Legislative Council, 1877-1881. Member South Dakot Constitutional Convention, 1883. Member Territorial Council, 1884-1885.
Married Bessie V. Pittare, February 27, 1879.