Richard Hickman Menefee was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Due to his oratory skill, he was dubbed "the young Patrick Henry of the West." He was presumed the successor to Henry Clay as leader of the Whig Party until his death at age thirty-one.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: United States representative, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 4, 1809
Died: February 21, 1841

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Richard Menefee

U.S. Representative from Kentucky

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About Richard Menefee

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: United States representative, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 4, 1809
Died: February 21, 1841

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