DeForest Richards

DeForest Richards
5th Governor of Wyoming
In office January 2, 1899 – April 28, 1903
Preceded by	William A. Richards
Succeeded by	Fenimore Chatterton
Personal details
Born	(1846-08-06)August 6, 1846 Charlestown, New Hampshire
Died	April 28, 1903(1903-04-28) (aged 56) Cheyenne, Wyoming
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Elsie Jane Ingersol ​ (m. 1871)​
Children	J. De Forest Richards
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DeForest Richards (August 6, 1846 – April 28, 1903) was an American banker, farmer, and politician. He was the fifth Governor of the state of Wyoming, and the first to die while still in office.