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Richards, Linus

Sessions Served    Other Information

Senate 1862 (District 10)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Houston, Wabasha

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/20/1823
Birth Place: , New York
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 8/20/1875
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Reads Landing
Occupation (when first elected): Merchant

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Government: Wabasha County, Minnesota (County Superintendent; two years); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Harriet Wellman (married January 23, 1856; she died August 21, 1861); Isabella Lowry (married June 14, 1863)
Children: Five children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He came to Minnesota in 1852.

The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)

Total Days Served: 364

SESSIONS SERVED

4th Legislative Session (1862)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1862
Body: Senate
District: 10
Elected: 10/8/1861
Residence: Reads Landing
Term of Office: 1/7/1862 to 1/5/1863 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 1/7/1862
Counties Represented: Houston, Wabasha
Occupation: Merchant
Party: Republican Party Notes: The St. Paul newspaper traditionally listed members who won the election with party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). In 1862 they only identified the Democrats, the assumption is that the rest were Republicans. Since he wasn't identified as a Democrat, the assumption is that he was a Republican. (St. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, January 7, 1862)
Committees:
  • Enrollment
  • Incorporations
  • Public Buildings (Chair)
  • State Prison
  • Towns and Counties
Session Notes: From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain. He served the second half of John H. Pell's term. According to the Wabashaw Semi-Weekly County Herald on October 2, 1861, the special election was held on the regular 1861 election date.

OTHER INFORMATION

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