William Alford Richards | |
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| 30th Commissioner of the General Land Office | |
| In office January 26, 1903 – January 28, 1907 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Binger Hermann |
| Succeeded by | Richard A. Ballinger |
| 4th Governor of Wyoming | |
| In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | John Eugene Osborne |
| Succeeded by | DeForest Richards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1849 Hazel Green, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 1912 (aged 63) Melbourne, Australia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Harriett Hunt |
| Profession | Land surveyor |
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William Alford Richards (March 9, 1849 – July 25, 1912) was an American surveyor, rancher, and politician. He was the fourth Governor of Wyoming from January 7, 1895, until January 2, 1899, and also served as the 30th Commissioner of the General Land Office from 1903 to 1907.