DeForest Richards
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This article is about the politician born 1846. For his son, the football player and banker, see J. De Forest Richards.
DeForest Richards (August 6, 1846 – April 28, 1903) was an American banker, farmer, and politician. He was the fifth Governor of the state of Wyoming, and the first to die while still in office.
Quick Facts 5th Governor of Wyoming, Preceded by ...
DeForest Richards | |
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5th Governor of Wyoming | |
In office January 2, 1899 – April 28, 1903 | |
Preceded by | William A. Richards |
Succeeded by | Fenimore Chatterton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-08-06)August 6, 1846 Charlestown, New Hampshire |
Died | April 28, 1903(1903-04-28) (aged 56) Cheyenne, Wyoming |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Elsie Jane Ingersol (m. 1871) |
Children | J. De Forest Richards |
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