James A. D. Richards

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James A. D. Richards
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The Marion Star (Marion, OH), October 19, 1892.
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Ohio's 17th district
In office
March 4, 1893 –March 3, 1895
Preceded by Albert J. Pearson
Succeeded by Addison S. McClure
Personal details
Born(1845-03-22)March 22, 1845
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedDecember 4, 1911(1911-12-04) (aged 66)
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Resting placeEast Fair Street Cemetery
Political party Democratic

James Alexander Dudley Richards (March 22, 1845 – December 4, 1911) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1893 to 1895.

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Early life and career

Richards was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and spent his early life there and in New York City, where he received a common-school education. He moved to New Philadelphia, Ohio, in 1861. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced practice in New Philadelphia.

Congress

Richards was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895). He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department (Fifty-third Congress). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress.

Later career

He resumed the practice of law in Washington, D.C., and subsequently returned to New Philadelphia, Ohio, and continued the practice of his profession.

Death

He died in New Philadelphia, on December 4, 1911. He was interred in the East Fair Street Cemetery.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Albert J. Pearson 		Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 17th congressional district
1893-1895		Succeeded by
Addison S. McClure

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