James Richards (politician)
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Preceded byClapp Raymond,
Stephen St. John
Stephen St. John
Succeeded byStephen St. John,
Samuel Cook Silliman
Samuel Cook Silliman
Preceded byStephen St. John,
Samuel Cook Silliman
Samuel Cook Silliman
Succeeded bySamuel Cook Silliman
Stephen St. John
Stephen St. John
James Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk | |
| In office October 1779 – May 1780[1] | |
| Preceded by | Clapp Raymond, Stephen St. John |
| Succeeded by | Stephen St. John, Samuel Cook Silliman |
| In office October 1782 – May 1780[1] | |
| Preceded by | Stephen St. John, Samuel Cook Silliman |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Cook Silliman Stephen St. John |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1723 |
| Died | May 17, 1810 (aged 86)[2] |
| Resting place | Canoe Hill Cemetery, New Canaan, Connecticut[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Warren, Ruth Hanford, Hannah Close |
| 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.