Richard J. Welch
Richard J. Welch | |
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Welch c. 1932 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 5th district | |
| In office August 31, 1926 – September 10, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence J. Flaherty |
| Succeeded by | John F. Shelley |
| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
| In office January 8, 1916 – September 30, 1926 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Payot |
| Succeeded by | Frank J. McGovern |
| Member of the California Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 1, 1901 – January 6, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence J. Dwyer |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Grant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1869 Monroe County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 1949 (aged 80) Needles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican Union Labor |
| Spouse | Sarah O'Connor Welch |
| Children | Garrett Welch |
Richard Joseph Welch (February 13, 1869 – September 10, 1949) was an American county clerk and politician. He sat in the United States House of Representatives for 12 terms from 1926 to 1949, serving a district in San Francisco, California. Before this, Welch had been a state senator. As of 2024, he is the last Republican to represent San Francisco in the House.