Richardson, Charles

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Richardson_(Upper_Canada_politician)
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Charles Richardson (March 6, 1805 – March 11, 1848) was a lawyer and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Niagara (town) in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1834 to 1841 as a Conservative.
    • He was the son of Dr. Robert Richardson and Madeleine Askin. He studied law with John Beverley Robinson. Richardson was married twice: to Elizabeth Euretta Clench, the daughter of Ralfe Clench, and to Jane Clarke. He was a lieutenant in the militia and clerk of the peace for the Niagara District.
    • In 1832 he had a summer home built in Niagara on the lake. The mansion is still present today, and is currently a 12-room hotel under the name of The Charles Hotel.
  • Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=238
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