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 by | Joseph Wheeler |
| Succeeded by | Christopher C. Harris |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1865–1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1839 Athens, Alabama, US |
| Died | March 31, 1914 (aged 74) Atlantic City, New Jersey, US |
| Resting place | Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rucker |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 50th 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.