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William Alexander Richardson

William Alexander Richardson

Former United States Senator
William Alexander Richardson was a prominent Illinois Democratic politician before and during the American Civil War. Born near Lexington, Kentucky, Richardson attended Transylvania University, and then proceeded to teach school and study law. Wikipedia
Born: January 16, 1811, Lexington, KY
Died: December 27, 1875 (age 64 years), Quincy, IL
Previous offices: Senator, IL (1863–1865), Representative, IL 5th District (1861–1863), Governor of Nebraska Territory (1858–1858), and more