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Richard Warner

Richard Warner served as a representative for Tennessee (1881-1885).

  • Democratic
  • Tennessee
  • District 5
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Tennessee

Representing constituents across the Tennessee delegation.

District District 5

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1881-1885

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Richard Warner, born September 19, 1835, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Tennessee in the United States Congress from 1881 to 1885. A member of the Democratic Party, Warner served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 5 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Richard Warner was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing Tennessee from the state’s 5 congressional district. Warner served from 1881-12-05 to 1885-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Warner participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Tennessee. As a Democratic Party member, Warner’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Richard Warner’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Tennessee and the broader history of the United States. As a Democratic Party representative from Tennessee, Warner played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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