Background
Richardson, Basil was born on July 26, 1866 in Center Point, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Hildreth and Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Richardson.
Richardson, Basil was born on July 26, 1866 in Center Point, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Hildreth and Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Richardson.
Bachelor of Arts, Burritt College, Spencer, Tennessee, 1887. Bachelor of Laws, University of Louisville (Kentucky), 1890.
Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1890, practiced in Glasgow, 1890-1923. Presidential elector for Kentucky, 1892. Became member state senate, 1917.
Circuit judge, 10th judicial district of Kentucky, 1923-1930.
Judge of Court of Appeals of Kentucky, 1930-1938.
Member of the board of directors Community Hospital, Glasgow. Member Christian (Disciples) Church.
Married Mary B. Evans, 1895. Children: John Evans, Margaret (Mistress Ralph Kinnaird, deceased).