Background
Richardson, David Crockett was born on June 7, 1845 in New Kent Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Turner and Margaret Ann (Robertson) Richardson.
Richardson, David Crockett was born on June 7, 1845 in New Kent Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Turner and Margaret Ann (Robertson) Richardson.
Removed to Richmond, Virginia, 1855. Educated private schools. Enlisted at beginning of Civil War in Packer’s Battery of Artist, C.S.A.
Wounded at 2d battle of Manassas, discharged, but reenlisted within a few months and served until end of war.
Bachelor of Laws, Richmond College School of Law, 1874.
2d, Florence B. Hechler. Clerk Police Court, Richmond, 1870-1880. Justice Police Court, 1880-1888.
Commonwealth’s attorney, 1896-1906 (declined reelection).
Practiced law, 1906-1908. Mayor of Richmond, since 1908.
Member Virginia State Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association, American History Society, R. East. Lee & Camp Northern 1, George East. Pickett Camp Confederate Veterans, board visitors Confederate Soldiers’ Home. Clubs: Commonwealth, Business Men'son
Married Alice A. Fellows.