Richard J. Burdge (December 28, 1833 –8 May 1916) [1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Background

Burdge was born on December 28, 1833, in Axbridge, England.[2] Later, he resided in Beloit, Wisconsin.

Political career

Burdge was a member of the Assembly during the 1879 and 1880 sessions.[3] Later, he was a member of the Senate during the 1891 and 1893 sessions, representing the 17th District. Other positions Burdge held include member of the School Board and Mayor of Beloit.[4] He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ Richard J Burdge at findagrave.com
  2. ↑ THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 1891. p. 581.
  3. ↑ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. pp. 103, 127.
  4. ↑ "Naming process for a new school to begin soon". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
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