William Richardson

William Richardson (August 17, 1735 – June 24, 1825) was a Maryland politician and Continental Army officer.

Early life William Richardson was born on August 17, 1735, in Talbot County, Maryland. He was the son of Ann (née Webb) and William Richardson. of the Maryland Line. He helped quell an insurrection of Loyalists in Somerset and Worcester County in 1777. He was away from Maryland between June 1780 and March 1782. During part of this time, he was held captive in England. He was a delegate to the Maryland State Convention of 1788, to vote whether Maryland should ratify the proposed Constitution of the United States. He later served as a Presidential Elector in 1789 and 1792.

Later career Richardson served as an associate justice for the 4th district court from 1791 to 1793. He was the treasurer of the Eastern Shore from 1789 to 1802 and from 1813 to 1825.

Death Richardson died on June 24, 1825, at Gilpin Point in Caroline County. He is buried at Gilpin Point.

Legacy Colonel Richardson High School and Colonel Richardson Middle School in Federalsburg, Maryland are named for him.