Obituary, "D.D. Richardson Passes Away Here," 12/24/1942, p. 1. Known as "Uncle Dan," birth date 12/11/1859 in Congers, Georgia; married Emma Rose; death date Thursday, 12/17/1942. "In 1933 he was elected to the Texas legislature and served two terms as our representative." Canton Herald.
Biographical sketch, "Who's Who and What's What in the Texas Legislature," by Ed Kilman, 2/13/1929, p. 16. Houston Post-Dispatch.

Other Resources

Dan D. Richardson, birth date 12/11/1859 in Georgia, death date 12/17/1942 in Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas, farmer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1976.
Dan Richardson (1859-1942), burial in Hillcrest Cemetery, Canton, Van Zandt County. Find a Grave.
42nd Legislature (1931) - D.D. Richardson, postoffice Grand Saline, Van Zandt County, nativity Georgia, age 70, farmer, Democrat, member of former legislatures: 41st. Texas Legislative Manual.

Photographs

Photograph. D.D. Richardson, 42nd Legislature, State Preservation Board
Photograph. D.D. Richardson, 41st Legislature, State Preservation Board

Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol

41st session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.
42nd session composite photo of House members (3rd floor back hall, east wall. 3W.C1). State Preservation Board.

Committee Information top

42nd R.S. - 1931 Conservation and Reclamation Counties Engrossed Bills (Vice Chair) Federal Relations Liquor Traffic
41st R.S. - 1929 Congressional Districts Counties Labor Liquor Traffic

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