Benjamin Wood Richards

Benjamin Wood Richards
59th Mayor of Philadelphia
In office 1829–1829
Preceded by	George M. Dallas
Succeeded by	William Milnor
In office 1830–1832
Preceded by	William Milnor
Succeeded by	John Swift
Personal details
Born	(1797-11-12)November 12, 1797 Batsto, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	July 12, 1851(1851-07-12) (aged 53) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Sarah Ann Lippincott
Occupation	Lawyer, politician
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Benjamin Wood Richards (November 12, 1797 – July 12, 1851) was an American politician who served as the 59th mayor of Philadelphia in 1829 and a second time from 1830 to 1832.