Background
Weightman, Richard Coxe was born on October 25, 1845 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Richard Hanson Weightman.
Weightman, Richard Coxe was born on October 25, 1845 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Richard Hanson Weightman.
Educated Saint Timothy’s Hall, Catonsville, Maryland., 1855-1857.
Served C.S.A., 1861-1865. Paroled at Shreveport, Louisiana. Entered journalism, New Orleans Times, June 1872.
Secretary war investigation committee, 1898-1899, appointed by President McKinley.
Served C.S.A., 1861-1865.
Married Laura Jurey, December 1878.