Richard S. Whaley

U.S. Congressperson

1874 – 1951

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Who was Richard S. Whaley?

Richard Smith Whaley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, and chief justice of the United States Court of Claims.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Whaley attended the Episcopal High School, in Alexandria, Virginia, and was graduated from the law department of the University of Virginia, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall, in 1897. In 1896, Whaley served as the first head coach of the University of South Carolina football team. During his one season with the Gamecocks, he compiled an overall record of one win and three losses.

He was admitted to the bar in 1897 and commenced practice in Charleston, South Carolina. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1901-1910, 1913. He served as speaker from 1907 to 1910 and as speaker pro tempore in 1913. He was presiding officer of the Democratic State convention in 1910 and of the Democratic city convention in 1911. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1912 and 1920.

Whaley was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George S. Legare.

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Born
Jul 15, 1874
Charleston
Also known as
  • Richard Whaley
Profession
Education
  • Episcopal High School
  • University of Virginia
Died
Nov 8, 1951

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on July 23, 2013

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