Richard Vaux

Richard Vaux
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 3rd district
In office
May 20, 1890 – March 3, 1891
Preceded bySamuel J. Randall
Succeeded byWilliam McAleer
Mayor of Philadelphia
In office
1857–1858
Preceded byRobert T. Conrad
Succeeded byAlexander Henry
Personal details
Born(1816-12-19)December 19, 1816
DiedMarch 22, 1895(1895-03-22) (aged 78)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
PartyDemocratic

Richard Vaux (December 19, 1816 – March 22, 1895) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1890 to 1891. He served as mayor of Philadelphia from 1857 to 1858.