Richard Southgate (politician)

Richard Southgate was an American politician who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Kentucky State Senate during the early to mid-19th century. He represented Campbell County, Kentucky. He was a prominent lawyer and a leading Whig in the state. Southgate was known for his legal acumen and his advocacy for internal improvements, such as the construction of railroads and turnpikes, to promote economic development in Kentucky. Further details about his personal life, specific legislative achievements, and exact years of service are readily available in historical records and archives of Kentucky.