Richard Richardson (Canadian politician)

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.

Richard Richardson
Ontario MPP
In office 1875–1879
Preceded by	Simpson McCall
Succeeded by	William Morgan
Constituency	Norfolk South
Personal details
Born	(1820-06-23)June 23, 1820 Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Political party	Conservative

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

External links

• The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1879, CH Mackintosh
• Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history