James Richards (politician)
For other people named James Richards, see James Richards (disambiguation).
| James Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk | |
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In office October 1779 – May 1780[1] Serving with Clapp Raymond | |
| Preceded by |
Clapp Raymond, Stephen St. John |
| Succeeded by |
Stephen St. John, Samuel Cook Silliman |
|
In office October 1782 – May 1780[1] Serving with Stephen St. John | |
| Preceded by |
Stephen St. John, Samuel Cook Silliman |
| Succeeded by |
Samuel Cook Silliman Stephen St. John |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 29, 1723 Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Died |
May 17, 1810 (aged 86)[2] New Canaan, Connecticut |
| Resting place |
Canoe Hill Cemetery, New Canaan, Connecticut[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Warren, Ruth Hanford, Hannah Close |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | clerk |
| Military service | |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Connecticut Militia |
| Battles/wars |
American Revolutionary War • Battle of Norwalk • Invasion of Danbury |
James Richards (October 29, 1723 – May 17, 1810) was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk in the sessions of October 1779, and October 1782. He served as a captain in the Connecticut Militia during the American Revolutionary War.
He was the son of Samuel Richards and Elizabeth Latham.
He began life as a clerk, becoming afterward a soldier and sailor. He was present, in arms, at the Battle of Norwalk, and the Invasion of Danbury.
Richards' wife Ruth Hanford, was a daughter of Samuel Hanford, a granddaughter of Eleazer Hanford, and a great-granddaughter of Rev. Thomas Hanford, of Norwalk. Ruth Hanford's mother was a daughter of Moses Comstock.
References
| Preceded by Clapp Raymond Stephen St. John |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk October 1779 – May 1780 With: Clapp Raymond |
Succeeded by Stephen St. John Samuel Cook Silliman |
| Preceded by Stephen St. John Samuel Cook Silliman |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk October 1782 – May 1783 With: Stephen St. John |
Succeeded by Samuel Cook Silliman Stephen St. John |
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