James Richards (politician)
James Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk | |
| 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(s) | 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.