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RICHARDS (Soundex R263) — See also ANDRICHAK, FICHARDT, HARDS, PICHARDO, PRICHARD, REICHARD, REICHARDT, RICH, RICHARD, RICHARDO, RICHARDSON, RICHARDVILLE, RICHARSON, RICHART, RICKARDS.

  RICHARDS: See also Charles Claflin Allen — Elizabeth Richards Andujar — William Richards Castle — William Richards Castle, Jr. — James Bryant Conant — John Crawford Crosby — H. Darrel Darby — Richards Edwards — Addison E. Haley — Matthew Elting Hanna — Albert Richards Howe — Barbara Richards Jackson — Amos Adams Lawrence — Margaret Richards-Bowers — Gurdon Saltonstall — King Swope — Joshua Butler Wright
  Richards, A. H. — of Kennewick, Benton County, Wash. Mayor of Kennewick, Wash., 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, A. Keene — of Scott County, Ky. Delegate to Kentucky secession convention, 1861. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, A. R. — of Emmett, Gem County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Alexander — of St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from St. Lawrence County, 1808-09. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Alfred P. (c.1886-1948) — of Plymouth, Plymouth County, Mass. Born in Rockport, Knox County, Maine, about 1886. Lawyer; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1919-23. Died in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Mass., March 18, 1948 (age about 62 years). Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Alvin E. (b. 1886) — of Marquette, Marquette County, Mich. Born in Soudan, St. Louis County, Minn., October 6, 1886. Republican. Mining superintendent; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Marquette County, 1947-54; defeated, 1954. Methodist. Member, Freemasons. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, October 4, 1911, to Mae Cassidy.
  Richards, Ann (1933-2006) — also known as Dorothy Ann Willis — of Texas. Born in Lakeview, McLennan County, Tex., September 1, 1933. Daughter of Cecil Willis and Iona (Warren) Willis. Democrat. Travis County Commissioner, 1976-82; Texas state treasurer, 1983-91; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1988 (speaker); Governor of Texas, 1991-95. Female. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Died, of esophageal cancer, in Austin, Travis County, Tex., September 13, 2006 (age 73 years, 12 days). Interment at Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Tex.
  Relatives: Daughter of Cecil Willis and Iona (Warren) Willis; married 1953 to David Richards (divorced 1984); mother of Cecile Richards.
  See also National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Books by Ann Richards: Straight from the Heart : My Life in Politics and Other Places (1990) — I'm Not Slowing Down : Winning My Battle With Osteoporosis, with Richard U. Levine
  Books about Ann Richards: Mike Shropshire and Frank Schaeffer, The Thorny Rose of Texas : An Intimate Portrait of Governor Ann Richards — Celia Morris, Storming the Statehouse : Running for Governor with Ann Richards and Dianne Feinstein — Sue Tolleson-Rinehart and Jeanie R. Stanley, Claytie and the Lady : Ann Richards, Gender, and Politics in Texas
  Richards, Anne — of Brookfield, Linn County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1948; chair of Linn County Republican Party, 1949. Female. Still living as of 1949.
  Richards, Arthur Lincoln (1907-1991) — also known as Arthur L. Richards — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Emmett, Gem County, Idaho, June 21, 1907. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Vice Consul in Teheran, 1932; U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, 1960-62. Died in Bethesda, Montgomery County, Md., February 22, 1991 (age 83 years, 246 days). Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
  Relatives: Married to Audrey Neff and Ida Miles (1910-2000).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Richards, Barbara See Barbara Richards Jackson
  Richards, Ben C. — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Mayor of Waco, Tex., 1920-23. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Benjamin Wood (c.1798-1851) — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born about 1798. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 1829, 1830-32. Died July 12, 1851 (age about 53 years). Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Bessie M. — of Linnton, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Bill — of Athens, Henderson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Richards, Burton See James Burton Richards
  Richards, Burwell — of Gulfport, Harrison County, Miss. Honorary Consul for Cuba at Gulfport, Miss., 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, C. F. — of Lockhart, Caldwell County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Still living as of 1944.
  Richards, C. M. — of Carlsbad, Eddy County, N.M. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Carver See J. Carver Richards
  Richards, Cecile (born c.1958) — of New York. Born about 1958. Daughter of Ann Richards. Democrat. Deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi; president, Planned Parenthood, 2006; speaker, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Relatives: Married to Kirk Adams.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Richards, Channing — of Tennessee. Mayor of Memphis, Tenn., 1864-65. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Channing — U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, 1877-85. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Charles H. — of Georgetown, Sussex County, Del. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Delaware, 1876 (member, Credentials Committee). Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Charles Lenmore (1877-1953) — also known as Charles L. Richards — of Nevada. Born in Nevada, 1877. Democrat. Member of Nevada state legislature; U.S. Representative from Nevada at-large, 1923-25; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nevada, 1924; candidate for Governor of Nevada, 1930. Died in 1953 (age about 76 years). Interment at Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno, Nev.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, Charles S. — Secretary of state of Delaware, 1911-13. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Charles W. — of New York. Socialist Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 24th District, 1901. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Chester — of Kansas. Republican. Candidate for Kansas state senate 5th District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Richards, Chuck — of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
  Richards, Clarence — of Wayne County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for New York state assembly from Wayne County, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Clark — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Member, Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Richards, Clinton G. — U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, 1953-61. Still living as of 1961.
  Richards, Constance — of Royal Oak, Oakland County, Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Richards, D. — Delegate to Florida state constitutional convention from Gadsden and Liberty counties, 1868; expelled from convention. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Dale — of Oak Creek, Milwaukee County, Wis. Mayor of Oak Creek, Wis., 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Richards, Daniel C. — of Howell, Livingston County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Daniel W. (b. 1952) — of Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, Calif. Born in 1952. Republican. Candidate for Governor of California, 2003. Still living as of 2003.
  Richards, David — Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from South Dakota, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, David L. — of Royal Oak, Oakland County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 41st District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
DeForest Richards Richards, DeForest (1846-1903) — of Wilcox County, Ala.; Chadron, Dawes County, Neb.; Douglas, Converse County, Wyo. Born in Charlestown, Sullivan County, N.H., August 6, 1846. Republican. Farmer; banker; Governor of Wyoming, 1899-1903; died in office 1903; delegate to Republican National Convention from Wyoming, 1900. Died April 28, 1903 (age 56 years, 265 days). Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, Wyo.
  See also National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Image source: American Monthly Review of Reviews, December 1902
  Richards, Dexter — of Newport, Sullivan County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 7th District, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Diane — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 7th District, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Richards, Don L. — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 8th District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Richards, Don R. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 19th District, 1984. Still living as of 1984.
  Richards, E. A. — U.S. Consular Agent in SAINT Vincent, 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, E. M. — of Texarkana, Miller County, Ark. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arkansas, 1944, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Richards, E. T. — of McAlester, Pittsburg County, Okla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1944, 1956 (alternate). Still living as of 1956.
  Richards, Edward H. — National candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Edward Priest — Not U.S. citizen; U.S. Consular Agent in Cardiff, 1830-36. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Elizabeth See Elizabeth Richards Andujar
  Richards, Emerson Lewis (1884-1963) — also known as Emerson L. Richards — of Atlantic City, Atlantic County, N.J. Born in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, N.J., July 9, 1884. Republican. Lawyer; member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Atlantic County, 1912-14; member of New Jersey state senate from Atlantic County, 1917-18, 1923-34; delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1936. Died in 1963 (age about 78 years). Entombed at Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville, N.J.
  Richards, Ernest — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 3rd District, 1952, 1956; candidate for delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Wayne County 4th District, 1961; candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Richards, Ernest A. (b. 1846) — Born in St. Vincent, 1846. Merchant; U.S. Consular Agent in SAINT Vincent, 1897-1911. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Eugene Lamb — of New Brighton, Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y. Delegate to New York state constitutional convention 23rd District, 1915. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Evelyn E. — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Republican. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates, 1979-80, 1985-86, 1989-94 (11th District 1979-80, 13th District 1985-86, 1989-92, 15th District 1993-94). Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Richards, F. L. — of Kearney, Buffalo County, Neb. Mayor of Kearney, Neb., 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Richards, F. S. — of Tennessee. Republican. Speaker of the Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1867-69; delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1868 (Convention Secretary). Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Fordyce S. — of Minnesota. Member of Minnesota territorial House of Representatives 4th District, 1852. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Franklin Dewey (1821-1899) — of Utah. Born in 1821. Member of Utah territorial legislature, 1849; state court judge in Utah, 1869. Died in 1899 (age about 78 years). Burial location unknown.
  Franklin County, Idaho is named for him.
  Richards, G. W. — of Allegheny County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County, 1885-86. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George — of Montgomery County, Pa. Whig. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 3rd District, 1847-49. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George — of Warren County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Warren County, 1852; member of New York state senate 14th District, 1854-55. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George — of Dover, Morris County, N.J. Mayor of Dover, N.J., 1869-71, 1873-87. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George — of Massachusetts. Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 16th District, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George D. (b. 1855) — of Wolverine, Cheboygan County, Mich. Born in North Branch, Lapeer County, Mich., 1855. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Cheboygan County, 1903-04. Interment at Silver Lake Cemetery, Nundo Township, Cheboygan County, Mich.
  Richards, George H. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 8th District, 1854. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George N. — of Warsaw, Benton County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, George W. — of Allegheny County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County, 1909-10. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Glenn See N. Glenn Richards
  Richards, H. P. — of Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Ky. Mayor of Elizabethtown, Ky., 1955-57. Still living as of 1957.
  Richards, Harold J. — of Vulcan, Dickinson County, Mich.; Caspian, Iron County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Harold L. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 77th District, 1964, 1970, 1972, 1976, 1980; candidate for Michigan state senate 28th District, 1974. Still living as of 1980.
  Richards, Harris T. — of Alexandria, Va. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Richards, Harry — U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, 1953-59. Still living as of 1959.
  Richards, Henry B. — of Northampton County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Northampton County, 1905-06. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Henry H. — of Harrington, Washington County, Maine. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Herbert M. — of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Hawaii, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Richards, Homer — of North Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Richards, Irene K. — Republican. Presidential Elector for Massachusetts, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Richards, Iva — of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wis. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Richards, J. A. — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, J. A. — of Owingsville, Bath County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Richards, J. Burton See James Burton Richards
  Richards, J. Carver — of Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1932. Interment somewhere in Virginia, Minn.
  Richards, Jack See John Kelvey Richards
  Richards, Jackson N. — of Calhoun County, Fla. Delegate to Florida state constitutional convention from Calhoun County, 1865. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Jacob (1773-1816) — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Born near Chester, Delaware County, Pa., 1773. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1st District, 1803-09. Died near Chester, Delaware County, Pa., July 20, 1816 (age about 43 years). Burial location unknown.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, James — of New Mexico. Democrat. Presidential Elector for New Mexico, 1992. Still living as of 1992.
  Richards, James A. (b. 1862) — of Calhoun County, Mich. Born in 1862. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Calhoun County 1st District, 1923-24. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, James Alexander Dudley (1845-1911) — also known as James A. D. Richards — of New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Born in Massachusetts, 1845. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Ohio 17th District, 1893-95. Died in 1911 (age about 66 years). Interment at Fair Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia, Ohio.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, James Burton (b. 1909) — also known as J. Burton Richards — of Eau Claire, Berrien County, Mich. Born in Van Buren County, Mich., April 17, 1909. Son of James A. Richards and Ida (VanVranken) Richards. Republican. Farmer; delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Berrien County 2nd District, 1961-62. Congregationalist. Member, Farm Bureau; Rotary. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Jane Mosher.
  Richards, James H. — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Mayor of Boise, Idaho, 1899-1901. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, James Prioleau (1894-1979) — also known as James P. Richards — of Lancaster, Lancaster County, S.C. Born in Liberty Hill, Kershaw County, S.C., August 31, 1894. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; probate judge in South Carolina, 1923-33; U.S. Representative from South Carolina 5th District, 1933-57. Died in Lancaster, Lancaster County, S.C., February 21, 1979 (age 84 years, 174 days). Interment at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Liberty Hill, S.C.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, James W. — of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Richards, Jeff — of Ottawa, Franklin County, Kan. Republican. Chair of Franklin County Republican Party, 2011. Still living as of 2011.
  Richards, Jennifer — of Alabama. Green. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Alabama, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Richards, Jerrold — of Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Mont. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Montana, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Richards, Jody See Walter D. Richards
  Richards, Joe W. — of Eufaula, Barbour County, Ala. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, John (1753-1822) — of Pennsylvania. Born in Pennsylvania, 1753. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 4th District, 1796-97; member of Pennsylvania state legislature. Died in 1822 (age about 69 years). Interment at Faulkner Swamp Church Cemetery, New Hanover, Pa.
  Relatives: Brother of Matthias Richards.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, John (1765-1850) — of Johnsburg, Warren County, N.Y. Born in Wales, April 13, 1765. Member of New York state assembly, 1810-11, 1813-14, 1814-15 (Washington County 1810-11, Washington and Warren counties 1813-14, 1814-15); delegate to New York state constitutional convention, 1821; U.S. Representative from New York 19th District, 1823-25. Died in Lake George, Warren County, N.Y., April 18, 1850 (age 85 years, 5 days). Interment at Lake George Elementary School Grounds, Lake George, N.Y.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, John E. — Justice of California state supreme court, 1926-31. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, John Gardiner (1864-1941) — also known as John G. Richards — of South Carolina. Born September 11, 1864. Democrat. Governor of South Carolina, 1927-31; delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1928. Presbyterian. Died October 9, 1941 (age 77 years, 28 days). Interment at Liberty Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Liberty Hill, S.C.
  See also National Governors Association biography
  Richards, John J. — of Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y. Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, John Kelvey (1856-1909) — also known as John K. Richards; Jack Richards — of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio. Born in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, March 15, 1856. Son of Samuel Richards (1814-1891) and Sarah Ann (Kelvey) Richards (1827-1863). Republican. Lawyer; Lawrence County Prosecuting Attorney, 1880-82; member of Ohio state senate, 1890-92; Ohio state attorney general, 1892-96; U.S. Solicitor General, 1897-1903; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 1903-09. Died in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, March 1, 1909 (age 52 years, 351 days). Interment at Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, Ohio.
  Relatives: Married, June 12, 1890, to Anna Willard Steece (1866-1940).
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Richards, John S. — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Mayor of Reading, Pa., 1854-55; defeated (Whig), 1853. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, John W. — of Hopkinsville, Christian County, Ky. Mayor of Hopkinsville, Ky., 1924-29. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Joseph — of Howell, Livingston County, Mich. Republican. Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Richards, Joseph W. — of Washington County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Washington County, 1837. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Keene See A. Keene Richards
  Richards, Mrs. Kermit — of McAlester, Pittsburg County, Okla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Richards, L. D. — of Fremont, Dodge County, Neb. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Laverne — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Richards, Leonard — of Minnesota. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1978. Still living as of 1978.
  Richards, Leslie William (1908-1978) — also known as Leslie W. Richards — of Negaunee, Marquette County, Mich. Born in Negaunee, Marquette County, Mich., May 8, 1908. Son of John Richards and Elisabeth (Mitchell) Richards. Republican. Mayor of Negaunee, Mich., 1938-42; delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from Marquette County, 1961-62. Methodist. Died in 1978 (age about 70 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Dorothy Davey.
  Richards, Linus — of Wabasha County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state senate 10th District, 1862. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Loren H. — of Lapeer County, Mich. Delegate to Michigan convention to ratify 21st amendment from Lapeer County, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Louis — of Kimball, Brule County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 15th District, 1891-92. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Louis M. (d. 1999) — of Rhode Island. Member of Rhode Island state house of representatives. Member, Freemasons. Died in 1999. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Mabel — of Buffalo, Harding County, S.Dak. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Manny R. — of Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for supervisor of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, 1945. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Marcus S. — of Essex County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Essex County, 1876. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Mark (1760-1844) — of Westminster, Windham County, Vt. Born in Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn., July 15, 1760. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Vermont, 1812; member of Vermont state legislature; U.S. Representative from Vermont, 1817-21 (at-large 1817-19, 2nd District 1819-21); Lieutenant Governor of Vermont, 1830-31. Died in Westminster, Windham County, Vt., August 10, 1844 (age 84 years, 26 days). Entombed at Old Cemetery, Westminster, Vt.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, Mark — Populist candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 5th District, 1990. Still living as of 1990.
  Richards, Mark H. — Republican. Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1872. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Martin — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly 74th District, 1966. Still living as of 1966.
  Richards, Mary J. — of Clinton, Worcester County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004; Presidential Elector for Massachusetts, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Richards, Matthias (1758-1830) — of Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pa. Born in Pennsylvania, 1758. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 3rd District, 1807-11. Died in 1830 (age about 72 years). Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, Pa.
  Relatives: Brother of John Richards.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Richards, Maurice D. — of Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y. Republican. Chair of Cayuga County Republican Party, 1927-29. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Meredith M. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Virginia 5th District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Richards, Morgan — of Utah. Utah state auditor, 1899. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, N. C. — of Yakima, Yakima County, Wash. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Washington, 1924; delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1936. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, N. Glenn — of Glastonbury, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Glastonbury; elected 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Patrick M. — of Urbana, Champaign County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Paul — of Orangeville, Wyoming County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Wyoming County, 1848-49. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Paul II — of Lynwood, Los Angeles County, Calif. Lawyer; mayor of Lynwood, Calif., 2001. African ancestry. Still living as of 2001.
  Richards, Paul W. — of Montgomery County, Iowa. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Iowa 9th District, 1922; delegate to Iowa convention to ratify 21st amendment from Montgomery County, 1933; justice of Iowa state supreme court, 1935-40. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Pearl — of Davenport, Lincoln County, Wash. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Richards, Pelatiah — of Warren County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York state assembly from Warren County, 1843; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Preston Doremus (b. 1881) — also known as Preston D. Richards — of Sugar Precinct (unknown county), Utah. Born in Mendon, Cache County, Utah, September 15, 1881. Republican. School principal; lawyer; member of Utah state house of representatives, 1907-09; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Utah, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, R. D. — of Kimball, Kimball County, Neb. Democrat. Chair of Kimball County Democratic Party, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Ralph — of Washington County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Washington County 2nd District, 1858; member of New York state senate 12th District, 1862-63. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Raymond (b. 1956) — also known as Usie Richards — of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., January 12, 1956. Member of Virgin Islands legislature from St. Croix, 2003-; defeated (Independent Citizens Movement), 2000. African ancestry. Still living as of 2003.
  Richards, Raymond O. — U.S. Vice Consul in Santo Domingo, 1924; Port-au-Prince, 1926; Malaga, 1927-29; Madrid, 1932. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Reese G. — of Ohio. Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, 1882-84. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Richard — of San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964; member of California state senate, 1954-62; candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1962. Still living as of 1964.
  Richards, Richard — of Ogden, Weber County, Utah. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Utah 1st District, 1970; delegate to Republican National Convention from Utah, 1972; Chairman of Republican National Committee, 1981-83. Still living as of 1983.
  Richards, Richard Olsen (b. 1866) — of Huron, Beadle County, S.Dak. Born in Norway, January 2, 1866. Candidate for Governor of South Dakota, 1914, 1924 (Independent); Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from South Dakota, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Riise E. Smith — Independent candidate for Virgin Islands legislature from St. Thomas-St.John, 2000, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Richards, Robert H. — of Delaware. Delaware state attorney general, 1905-09. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Robert H., Jr. — of Wilmington, New Castle County, Del. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Delaware, 1957. Still living as of 1957.
  Richards, Robert L. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Richards, Ronald L. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 1st District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Richards, S. — of Champaign, Champaign County, Ill. Mayor of Champaign, Ill., 1874. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, S. B. — of Waynoka, Woods County, Okla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Seth Mason (b. 1850) — also known as Seth M. Richards — of Newport, Sullivan County, N.H. Born in Newport, Sullivan County, N.H., June 6, 1850. Son of Dexter Richards and Louisa Frances (Hatch) Richards. Republican. Flannel manufacturer; president, First National Bank of Newport; member of New Hampshire state house of representatives, 1885; member of New Hampshire state senate 7th District, 1897-98; Presidential Elector for New Hampshire, 1900; member of New Hampshire Governor's Council 4th District, 1903; delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 1904 (alternate), 1908. Congregationalist. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, October 9, 1878, to Lizzie Farnsworth.
  Richards, Shawna K. — of Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virgin Islands, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Richards, Silas S. — of Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio. Circuit judge in Ohio 6th Circuit, 1911-13. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Sophie M. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1937-39. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Stanley A. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Richards, Stuart — of Landover, Prince George's County, Md. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Richards, Thomas H. — of Burlington County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state senate from Burlington County, 1847-49. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Tom — of Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Richards, Usie See Raymond Richards
  Richards, Vargrave A. (b. 1950) — of Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Born in Santurce, San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico, September 16, 1950. Democrat. School teacher; member of Virgin Islands legislature from St. Croix, 1995-2002; president of the Virgin Islands legislature, 1999-2000; Lieutenant Governor of Virgin Islands, 2003. African ancestry. Member, American Federation of Teachers. Still living as of 2003.
  Richards, W. C. — of Athens, Henderson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Still living as of 1944.
  Richards, Mrs. W. C. — of Athens, Henderson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Richards, W. S. — of Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, W. W. — of Linn County, Ore. Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon, 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Walter A. — of Columbus, Muscogee County, Ga. Mayor of Columbus, Ga., 1947-49. Still living as of 1949.
  Richards, Walter D. — also known as Jody Richards — of Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state senate 32nd District, 1973; member of Kentucky state house of representatives 20th District; elected 1975; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1996, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Richards, Walter E. — Social Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 2nd District, 1900. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Wesley C. — of Michigan. National candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1896; candidate for Michigan state board of education, 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, William — Member of New York state assembly from Washington and Warren counties, 1820-21. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, William — Socialist. Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 7th District, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, William — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 5th District, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, William — of Carson City, Nev. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nevada, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Richards, William Alford (1849-1912) — of Wyoming. Born March 9, 1849. Governor of Wyoming, 1895-99. Died July 25, 1912 (age 63 years, 138 days). Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, Wyo.
  See also National Governors Association biography
  Richards, William J. — of Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, William M. — of Royal Oak, Oakland County, Mich. Democrat. Democratic candidate for Michigan state house of representatives, 1966 (68th District), 1974 (primary, 66th District). Still living as of 1974.
  Richards, William P. — of Hillsdale County, Mich. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Hillsdale County 2nd District, 1859-60. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, William T. — Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 10th District, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Richards, Wright W. — of Muskegon, Muskegon County, Mich. Republican. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Muskegon County 1st District, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.


RICHARDS-BOWERS (Soundex R263)

  Richards-Bowers, Margaret — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.



 

 


 
   
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