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
DiedMarch 31, 1914(1914-03-31) (aged 74)
Resting placeMaple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama, US
PartyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth Rucker
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
RankCaptain
Unit50th Alabama Infantry
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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.