Background
He was born on November 22, 1809, in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, the son of Eli Richards (1778–1858) and Amanda Richards.
He was born on November 22, 1809, in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, the son of Eli Richards (1778–1858) and Amanda Richards.
In 1813, the family removed to Hampton, Washington County, New New York Ralph Richards became a school teacher. He died on February 23, 1883.
And was buried at the Hampton Flats Cemetery in Hampton.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Washington Company, 2nd Doctorate) in 1858. And of the New York State Senate (12th Doctorate) in 1862 and 1863.