Richard Vaux

Richard Vaux (December 19, 1816 – March 22, 1895) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district from 1890 to 1891. He served as mayor of Philadelphia from 1857 to 1858.

Early life and education Vaux was born on December 19, 1816, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father was the judge and philanthropist Roberts Vaux. He was a Quaker and educated by private tutors at the Friends Select School in Philadelphia and Bolmar's French School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He studied law under William M. Meredith

Vaux also served as a member of the Board of City Trusts from 1859 to 1866, and as president from 1863 to 1865. He served as president of the Philadelphia Club,

Vaux was elected in 1890 as a Democrat to the 51st Congress to fill the vacancy left by the death of Samuel J. Randall and served from May 20, 1890, to March 3, 1891. He lost his bid for reelection in 1890.

Personal life Vaux married Mary Morris Waln and together they had four surviving children.

Publications Reports of Some of the Criminal Cases on Primary Hearing, Before Richard Vaux, Recorder of the City of Philadelphia., Philadelphia: T. & J.W. Johnson, 1846 Address Delivered Before the Philadelphia Hose Company, on the 47th Anniversary, Held at the Columbia House, on the Evening of December 16, 1850., Philadelphia: Bryson & Cooper, 1850 Brief Sketch of the Origin and History of the State Penitentiary for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, at Philadelphia., Philadelphia: McLaughlin Brothers, 1872 Short Talks on Crime-cause and Convict Punishment., Philadelphia, 1882