William Richardson (Alabama politician)

William Richardson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 8th district
In office
August 6, 1900  March 31, 1914
Preceded byJoseph Wheeler
Succeeded byChristopher C. Harris
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1865–1867
Personal details
Born(1839-05-08)May 8, 1839
Athens, Alabama, US
DiedMarch 31, 1914(1914-03-31) (aged 74)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
Resting placeMaple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth Rucker
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
RankCaptain
Unit50th Alabama Infantry

William Richardson (May 8, 1839 – March 31, 1914) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Athens, Alabama, to William Richardson and Anne Davis, Richardson served in the Civil War, fighting for the Confederacy.