Richard Raftus
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Richard Raftus
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Richard Raftus was a lawyer and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Ferryland in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1874 to 1878. The son of Thomas Raftus and Mary Butler, he was born in St. John's and was educated at St. Bonaventure's College. Raftus studied law with Joseph Ignatius Little and was admitted to the Newfoundland bar in 1871. He married Hannah Powers. Raftus also wrote poetry and acted in local theatre. He died suddenly at the age of 34 in St. John's.
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Canadian politician
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2023-01-21T20:31:59Z
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