Rees G. Richards
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Rees Griffith Richards (July 22, 1842 – February 10, 1917) was an American Republican politician who served as the 16th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1882 to 1884.[1]
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Rees Griffith Richards | |
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16th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio | |
In office January 9, 1882 – January 14, 1884 | |
Governor | Charles Foster |
Preceded by | Andrew Hickenlooper |
Succeeded by | John G. Warwick |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 7, 1878 – January 1, 1882 | |
Preceded by | J. K. Rukenbrod |
Succeeded by | J. M. Dickinson |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Jefferson County district | |
In office January 5, 1874 – January 6, 1878 | |
Preceded by | Samuel H. Ford |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. Scott |
Personal details | |
Born | (1842-07-22)July 22, 1842 Swansea, Wales |
Died | February 10, 1917(1917-02-10) (aged 74) Steubenville, Ohio |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Catherine C. Rees Elizabeth Johnson |
Children | one |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861-1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 45th Pennsylvania Infantry |
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