Richard Richardson (June 23, 1820 – January 8, 1885) was an

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political figure. He represented Norfolk South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1879 as a

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member. He was born in

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in 1820, the son of Richard Richardson. In 1844, he married Louisa Munro. Richardson served as reeve for Walsingham Township. He was captain in the local militia.

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''The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1879''
CH Mackintosh * 1820 births 1885 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPPs {{ProgressiveConservative-Ontario-MPP-stub