Background
Richardson, William Sidney was born on October 19, 1930 in Ewing, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Ethel (Bolen) Richardson.
Richardson, William Sidney was born on October 19, 1930 in Ewing, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank and Ethel (Bolen) Richardson.
Graduated from the high school, Benton, Illinois, 1948.
Independent farmer, Ewing.
Leader Agriculture 4-H Club, Ewing, 1954-1958. Member Farm Bureau Board Franklin County, Benton, 1961-1993, president, 1964-1973. Board directors Ewing State Bank, 1977-1982, Southern Illinois Production Credit Association, Harrisburg, Illinois, 1968-1992, president of the board, 1988-1992.
Trustee Southeastern Illinois Elec. Co-op, Eldorado, since 1973;precinct committeeman Democratic Party, Franklin County, since 1988. With United States.Army, 1952-1954, Korea.
Member Masons.
Married Loretta Jane Williams, May 29, 1950. Children: William K., Sherri L.