Daniel H. Richards

Daniel Hamilton Richards (February 12, 1808 – February 6, 1877) was an American newspaper publisher, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the founder and original printer of the Milwaukee Advertiser—the first newspaper printed in Milwaukee. He also served five terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the north side of Milwaukee.

Daniel H. Richards
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Milwaukee 6th district
In office
January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876
Preceded byCasper Sanger
Succeeded byCharles Kraatz
In office
January 3, 1870 – January 1, 1872
Preceded byJoseph Phillips
Succeeded byCasper Sanger
In office
January 6, 1868 – January 4, 1869
Preceded byJoseph Phillips
Succeeded byJoseph Phillips
Personal details
Born(1808-02-12)February 12, 1808
Burlington, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 1877(1877-02-06) (aged 68)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathStroke
Resting placeForest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSarah Amanda Richards (died 1890)
Children
  • Arthur B. Richards
  • (b. 1840; died 1864)
  • Henry B. Richards
  • (b. 1849; died 1929)
OccupationNewspaper publisher
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