Richard S. Ayer

Richard Small Ayer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 1st district
In office
January 31, 1870  March 3, 1871
Preceded byJoseph Segar
Succeeded byJohn Critcher
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1888
Personal details
Born(1829-10-09)October 9, 1829
Montville, Maine, US
DiedDecember 14, 1896(1896-12-14) (aged 67)
Liberty, Maine, US
Resting placeMontville, Maine, US
Political partyRepublican
Occupationfarmer, merchant
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1861–1863
RankFirst Lieutenant
Unit4th Maine Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Richard Small Ayer (October 9, 1829 – December 14, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.