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Richard Clough Anderson Edit Profile

pioneer army officer

Richard Clough Anderson, American army officer, pioneer. member Kentucky Constitutional Convention, 1788.

Background

Anderson, Richard Clough was born on January 12, 1750 in Hanover County, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert and Elizabeth (Clough) Anderson.

Career

Acted as messenger for Marquis de Lafayette.

Achievements

  • Richard Clough Anderson has been listed as a noteworthy army officer, pioneer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kentucky Constitutional Convention, 1788.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Clark, 1785. Married second, Sarah Marshall, 1797.

Father:
Robert Anderson

Mother:
Elizabeth (Clough) Anderson

Spouse:
Sarah Marshall

Spouse:
Elizabeth Clark