Richard Schell

Richard Schell
Photograph of Schell by Rockwood
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th district
In office
December 7, 1874  March 3, 1875
Preceded byDavid B. Mellish
Succeeded byFernando Wood
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
January 1, 1858  December 31, 1859
Preceded byErastus Brooks
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Manierre
Personal details
BornMay 15, 1810
Rhinebeck, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 10, 1879(1879-11-10) (aged 69)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeOld Dutch Cemetery in Rhinebeck
SpouseHelen Lott Jerome
RelationsAugustus Schell (brother)
Edward Schell (brother)
Leonard Jerome (brother-in-law)
Parent(s)Christian Schell
Elizabeth Hughes

Richard Schell (May 15, 1810 – November 10, 1879) was an American politician who represented New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1874 to 1875.