James M. Richardson (politician)

James Montgomery Richardson (July 1, 1858 – February 9, 1925) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.

James M. Richardson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1907
Preceded by	John Stockdale Rhea
Succeeded by	Addison James
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office 1896
Personal details
Born	(1858-07-01)July 1, 1858 Mobile, Alabama
Died	February 9, 1925(1925-02-09) (aged 66) Glasgow, Kentucky
Resting place	Glasgow Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Newspaper editor
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Born in Mobile, Alabama, Richardson moved to Glasgow, Kentucky, in early youth and resided with his uncle. He attended the common schools. He became editor of the Glasgow (Kentucky) Times in 1878. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1896. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1896. He served as prison commissioner from 1900 to 1905, when he resigned, having been elected to Congress.

Richardson was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1907). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection. He resumed newspaper activities. Postmaster at Glasgow from May 22, 1913, to May 9, 1922. He died in Glasgow, Kentucky, February 9, 1925. He was interred in Glasgow Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "James M. Richardson (id: R000223)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Johnson, E. Polk (1912). A History of Kentucky and Kentuckians: The Leaders and Representative Men in Commerce, Industry and Modern Activities. Lewis Publishing Company. pp. 796–797. Retrieved November 10, 2008.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John S. Rhea	United States Representative, Kentucky 3rd District March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1907	Succeeded by Addison James