Jacob Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1809 Serving with Joseph Clay (1803–1808),Michael Leib (1803–1806),John Porter (1806–1809),Benjamin Say (1808–1809) | |
| Preceded by | William Jones |
| Succeeded by | William Anderson John Porter Adam Seybert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1773 (1773) |
| Died | July 20, 1816(1816-07-20) (aged 42–43) near Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Jacob Richards (1773 – July 20, 1816) was an American politician and lawyer who served in theUnited States House of Representatives from 1803 to 1809, representing the1st congressional district ofPennsylvania as a member of theDemocratic-Republican Party.[1][2]
Richards was born nearChester, Pennsylvania in 1773. He graduated from theUniversity of Pennsylvania in 1791 and studied law.
Richards wasadmitted to the bar in 1795; he commenced practice inPhiladelphia.
Richards served in theUnited States House of Representatives from 1803 to 1809, representing the1st congressional district ofPennsylvania as a member of theDemocratic-Republican Party.
Richards served in the8th United States Congress, the9th United States Congress, and the10th United States Congress. His time in office began on March 4, 1803 and concluded on March 3, 1809.
Following his tenure in Congress, Richards resumed practicing law until his death in 1816. He was also commissioned as colonel of militia inDelaware County, Pennsylvania.
Richard died near Chester, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1816.[3]
This article incorporatespublic domain material fromBiographical Directory of the United States Congress.Federal government of the United States.
