Background
Sr., William H. Richards, was born on March 17, 1936 in Smith River, California, United States. Son of Ed Goble Junior and Alice (Billy) R.
Sr., William H. Richards, was born on March 17, 1936 in Smith River, California, United States. Son of Ed Goble Junior and Alice (Billy) R.
Student, Crescent City Junior College.
Timber cutter, Simonson Lumber Company, Smith River, California, 1960-1983; contract cutter for various logging companies on West Coast, 1983-1988; dump truck owner, operator various cities in California, since 1988.
Tribal chairman Smith River Raucheria, since 1978. With United States Army, 1955-1958, Korea.
Married Viola E. Green, September 10, 1960. Children: Billy Junior, Mark, Nicole, Brock.