James A. D. Richards
The Marion Star (Marion, OH), October 19, 1892.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 17th district
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Albert J. Pearson
Succeeded by	Addison S. McClure
Personal details
Born	(1845-03-22)March 22, 1845 Boston, Massachusetts
Died	December 4, 1911(1911-12-04) (aged 66) New Philadelphia, Ohio
Resting place	East Fair Street Cemetery
Political party	Democratic

James Alexander Dudley Richards (March 22, 1845 – December 4, 1911) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1893 to 1895.

Early life and career[edit]

Richards was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and spent his early life there and in New York City, where he received a common-school education. He moved to New Philadelphia, Ohio, in 1861. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced practice in New Philadelphia.

Congress[edit]

Richards was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress (March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895). He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department (Fifty-third Congress). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress.

Later career[edit]

He resumed the practice of law in Washington, D.C., and subsequently returned to New Philadelphia, Ohio, and continued the practice of his profession.

Death[edit]

He died in New Philadelphia, on December 4, 1911. He was interred in the East Fair Street Cemetery.

Sources[edit]

• United States Congress. "James A. D. Richards (id: R000213)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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