Richard H. Cardwell | |
|---|---|
 Cardwell in 1887 | |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1895 – November 16, 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Drury A. Hinton |
| Succeeded by | Robert R. Prentis |
| 36th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office December 8, 1887 – March 3, 1894 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Stuart |
| Succeeded by | John F. Ryan |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Hanover County | |
| In office December 7, 1881 – January 1, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Henry T. Wickham |
| Succeeded by | Bickerton L. Winston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Henry Cardwell August 1, 1845 Madison, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1931 (aged 85) Ashland, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Ashland, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kate Howard |
| Children | William D. Cardwell |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1863–1865 |
| Unit | 45th North Carolina Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Richard Henry Cardwell (August 1, 1845 – March 19, 1931) was an American politician and jurist. He was Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates 1887–1895, and a justice of the state Supreme Court of Appeals 1895–1916.