Jacob Richards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1809 Serving with Joseph Clay (1803–1808), Michael Leib (1803–1806), John Porter (1806–1809), Benjamin Say (1808–1809) | |
| Preceded by | William Jones |
| Succeeded by | William Anderson John Porter Adam Seybert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1773 near Chester, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | July 20, 1816 (aged 42–43) near Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Jacob Richards (1773 – July 20, 1816) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1803 to 1809, representing the 1st congressional district of Pennsylvania as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.[1][2]