Background
Richardson, James Daniel was born on March 10, 1843 in Rutherford Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Watkins and Augusta Mary (Starnes) Richardson.
Richardson, James Daniel was born on March 10, 1843 in Rutherford Company, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Watkins and Augusta Mary (Starnes) Richardson.
Educated country schools and Franklin College, but left before graduating to enter C.S.A. as private. For 3 years adjunct 45th Tennessee Infantry.
Began law practice, 1867., at Murfreesboro. Member and speaker Tenne-see Legislature, 1871-1872. State senator, 1873-1874.
Delegate Democratic National conventions, 1876, 1896, 1900. Permanent chairman of Kansas City convention, 1900.
Member Congress, 1885-1905.
Married Miss Pippen, 1865.