George Francis Richardson

George Francis Richardson (December 6, 1829 – March 22, 1912) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the nineteenth mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts,^[3] and as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate.^[1][2]

George Francis Richardson
Member of the Massachusetts State Senate[1]
In office 1871–1873
19th Mayor of Lowell, Massachusetts
In office 1867 – January 4, 1869
Preceded by	Josiah G. Peabody
Succeeded by	Jonathan P. Folsom
Member of the Lowell, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen[1]
In office 1864[2]–1864[2]
President of the Lowell, Massachusetts Common Council[1][3]
In office 1862[3]–1863[3]
Preceded by	William L. North[3]
Succeeded by	George Ripely[3]
Member of the Lowell, Massachusetts Common Council[1] Ward 6[3]
In office 1862[3]–1863[3]
Personal details
Born	December 6, 1829 Tyngsborough, Massachusetts
Died	March 22, 1912 (aged 82) Lowell, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican[1]
Alma mater	Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard College, 1850; Harvard Law School, 1853[1]
Occupation	Lawyer[1]

Early life

Richardson was born to Daniel and Hannah (Adams) Richardson, in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, on December 6, 1829.^[1]

1868 Republican National Convention

Richardson served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1868.^[1]

Richardson while he was a member of the Massachusetts Senate in 1872

See also

• 1871 Massachusetts legislature
• 1872 Massachusetts legislature