Background
Richards, James Prioleau was born on August 31, 1894 in Liberty Hill, South Carolina, United States. Son of Norman Smith and Phoebe (Gibbes) Richards.
Richards, James Prioleau was born on August 31, 1894 in Liberty Hill, South Carolina, United States. Son of Norman Smith and Phoebe (Gibbes) Richards.
Student of University of South Carolina., 1913-1915, Bachelor of Laws, 1921.
Began law practice at Lancaster, South Carolina., 1921. Judge Probate Court, Lancaster County, 1923-1933. Enlisted as private infantry, United States Army, April 20, 1917, advancing to Second lieutenant, World War.
Member 73d to 84th Congresses, 5th South Carolina. District Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee, 1951-1953. Member American Legion, Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Married Katharine H. Wylie, November 4, 1925. Children: Richard Evans, Norman Smith, Jane.