Harris S. Richardson
Harris S. Richardson | |
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Chester A. Dolan, Jr. | |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 6th Middlesex District | |
In office 1937–1951 | |
Preceded by | Charles T. Daly |
Succeeded by | Robert P. Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | January 10, 1887 Vershire, Vermont |
Died | February 17, 1976 (aged 89) Winchester, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Retail market merchant |
Harris Sawyer Richardson (January 10, 1887 – February 17, 1976) was an American politician who served as President of the Massachusetts Senate from 1948 to 1949 and again in 1950.
Early life
Richardson was born on January 10, 1887, in Vershire, Vermont.[1] As a young boy he moved to Chelsea, Massachusetts.[2] He attended Harvard College but dropped out during his senior year to take over the family grocery business following the death of his father.[3]
Political career
Richardson's political career began in Winchester, Massachusetts, where he served on many town boards. He was a member of the Finance Committee from 1926 to 1929, the Board of Selectmen from 1929 to 1931, and the Planning Board from 1936 to 1961.[1] He also served on the Board of Appeal and as a Town Meeting member. In 1936 he was elected to the Massachusetts Senate.[1]
Senate Presidency
During recess in 1947, Senate President Donald W. Nicholson was elected to the United States House of Representatives. When the Senate reconvened in January, Richardson was elected president.[4]
The 1948 Massachusetts Senate elections resulted in the election of 20
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Death
Richardson died on February 17, 1976, in Winchester.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c 1949–1950 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- ^ a b Owens, Cornelius (January 28, 1949). "State Senate Elects Dolan". Boston Daily Globe.
- ^ a b "OBITUARIES: Harris S. Richardson, 89, twice president of Senate". Boston Globe. February 18, 1976.
- ^ Ainley, Leslie C. (November 21, 1947). "Richardson Slated to Succeed Nicholson as Senate President". Boston Daily Globe.
- ^ "Senate G.O.P Asks Agreement on Richardson". Boston Daily Globe. December 17, 1948.
- ^ Harris, John G. (January 6, 1949). "State Senate Stumped on Choice of President". Boston Daily Globe.
- ^ Election Statistics; The Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1950.