George W. Richardson (Maryland politician)

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George W. Richardson
Member of the MarylandHouseofDelegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1890–1892
Personal details
Died(1930-03-12)March 12, 1930
Bel Air, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place St. Ignatius Cemetery
Hickory, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer
  • justice of the peace

George W. Richardson (died March 12, 1930) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1890 to 1892.

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Career

Richardson was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1890 to 1892. [1] He was a candidate for re-election in 1891, but lost. [2]

Richardson worked as a lawyer in Baltimore and Bel Air. [3] [4] Richardson also served as justice of the peace in Bel Air for 41 years. [5]

Personal life

Grave of Richardson (misspelled as Richandson) at St. Ignatius Cemetery Grave of George W. Richardson (1844-1930).jpg
Grave of Richardson (misspelled as Richandson) at St. Ignatius Cemetery

Richardson died on March 12, 1930, at the age of 84 or 85, at his home in Bel Air. He was buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery in Hickory. [5] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mr. George W. Richardson..." The Aegis and Intelligencer . October 30, 1891. p. 2. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Our Representatives in the Legislature". The Aegis . January 3, 1890. p. 2. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ "Mr. George W. Richardson..." Cecil Whig . October 25, 1890. p. 3. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. 1 2 "George W. Richardson Dies at 85 Years". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. March 14, 1930. p. 29. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. ↑ "Richardson". The Evening Sun. March 13, 1930. p. 40. Retrieved March 11, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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