William A. Richards

William Alford Richards
30th Commissioner of the General Land Office
In office January 26, 1903 – January 28, 1907
President	Theodore Roosevelt
Preceded by	Binger Hermann
Succeeded by	Richard A. Ballinger
4th Governor of Wyoming
In office January 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899
Preceded by	John Eugene Osborne
Succeeded by	DeForest Richards
Personal details
Born	(1849-03-09)March 9, 1849 Hazel Green, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	July 25, 1912(1912-07-25) (aged 63) Melbourne, Australia
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Harriett Hunt
Profession	Land surveyor
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William Alford Richards (March 9, 1849 – July 25, 1912) was an American surveyor, rancher, and politician. He was the fourth Governor of Wyoming from January 7, 1895, until January 2, 1899, and also served as the 30th Commissioner of the General Land Office from 1903 to 1907.