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IRWIN P. RICHARDS


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For Sherriff: Irwin P. Richards the Auctioneer, Republican Candidate (1911) [Brochure]

  

Sessions

Session Position District Party
1921-1922 Republican
 Counties   Northampton

Biography

06/09/1864 - 03/26/1934

RICHARDS, Irwin P., a Representative from Northampton County; born in Black Horse Tavern, Williams Township, Northampton County, Pa., June 9, 1864; graduated, Trach’s Academy, Easton; hotel keeper; farmer (1887-1907); auctioneer; elected, sheriff, Northampton County (1915-1919); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1920; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (1922); died, March 26, 1934; interred, Hays Cemetery, Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania.