Richard S. Williams

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Richard S. Williams was an American merchant, banker and politician from New York.

Life

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co.) in 1844.

He was a Governor of the Alms House of New York City from 1849 to 1853.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd D.) in 1850 and 1851.

He was President of the Market Bank of New York City.

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New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
3rd District

1850 – 1851
Succeeded by


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