Richard Hanson Weightman

Richard Hanson Weightman (December 28, 1816 – August 10, 1861) was an antebellum delegate to the United States Congress from the Territory of New Mexico, serving one term from 1851 to 1853. He served as Additional Paymaster, Volunteers, in the Army in 1848 and 1849 and left the service as a Major.

Later career

He moved to New Mexico Territory in 1851. He edited a newspaper in Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Gazette, and another in Albuquerque, the Amigo Pais. He was appointed agent for Indians in New Mexico in July 1851.