Richard Richardson (Canadian politician)

Richard Richardson
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1879
Preceded bySimpson McCall
Succeeded byWilliam Morgan
ConstituencyNorfolk South
Personal details
Born(1820-06-23)June 23, 1820
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Political partyConservative

Richard Richardson (June 23, 1820 – January 8, 1885) was an Ontario political figure. He represented Norfolk South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1875 to 1879 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England 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.

Electoral history

1875 Ontario general election: Norfolk South
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Conservative Richard Richardson 1,293 58.27 +11.57
Independent Simpson McCall 926 41.73 −11.57
Total valid votes 2,219 64.71 −7.02
Eligible voters 3,429
Conservative gain from Liberal Swing +11.57
Source: Elections Ontario[1]

References

  1. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.


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