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	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.

References

1. Roll of state officers and members of General Assembly of Connecticut, from 1776 to 1881
2. Find A Grave