Background
Anderson, Richard Clough was born on August 4, 1788 in “Soldiers’ Retreat” near Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Richard and Elizabeth (Clark) Anderson.
Anderson, Richard Clough was born on August 4, 1788 in “Soldiers’ Retreat” near Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Richard and Elizabeth (Clark) Anderson.
Graduated from College William and Mary, 1804.
Minister to Republic of Colombia, 1823, negotiated 1st treaty between United States and a South America republic, 1824.
Member Kentucky House of Representatives, 1812, 14, 15, 21, 22, speaker, 1822. Member United States House of Representatives from Kentucky, 15th-16th congresses, 1817-1821, Chairman of Commission public lands.