John Richards (October 4, 1857 – March 8, 1917) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island.
He was born in Port Hill, Prince Edward Island, the son of Captain William Richards and Susan Yeo, and was educated at Saint Dunstan's College and King's College.
He served in the province's Executive Council as provincial secretary and Commissioner of Agriculture.
His brother James William Richards also served in the provincial assembly and sat in the House of Commons.
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