Ralph Richards

Ralph Richards (November 22, 1809 – February 23, 1883) was an American politician from New York.

He was born on November 22, 1809, in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, the son of Eli Richards (1778–1858) and Amanda Richards.

In 1813, the family removed to Hampton, Washington County, New York.

On April 23, 1838, he married Harriet Leland (1820–1847), and they had a daughter who died aged 7 years.

On January 12, 1848, he married Mary Richardson (born 1820), and they had five children.