Background
Richardson was born in Capenhurst, Cheshire, England.
Richardson was born in Capenhurst, Cheshire, England.
He came to New Zealand on the Maori in 1851. He was the son of Doctor Ralph Richardson and Marie Louise Richardson. He represented the Suburbs of Nelson electorate from 1871.
He resigned on 31 March 1873 "owing to urgent private affairs which require immediate departure for England".
Richardson lived in London for the later part of his life.
His father was a Member of the Legislative Council from 1853 to 1856.