Background
Simpson, Richard Franklin was born on March 24, 1798 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
Simpson, Richard Franklin was born on March 24, 1798 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States.
Graduate South Carolina. College (now University of Southern California) at Columbia, 1816. Studied law.
Engaged in agriculture.
Member South Carolina. Senate, 1835-1841; member United States Ho. Member Secession Conv.