Richard Houston Dudley (July 29, 1836 – August 30, 1914) was an American Democratic politician, Confederate soldier and businessman.
Dudley was born near Shelbyville in Bedford County, Tennessee on July 29, 1836.
[1] Dudley served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War of 1861–1865.
[2][5][6] He was supported by Democrats and Irish Americans who lived in Nashville during his campaign.
[5] Dudley was married to Mattie Rose in September, 1865.