# Richard Burdge

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American politician

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

## Background

Burdge was born on December 28, 1833, in [Axbridge, England](/source/Axbridge).[2] Later, he resided in [Beloit, Wisconsin](/source/Beloit%2C_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](/source/Wisconsin_Senate%2C_District_17). Other positions Burdge held include member of the School Board and Mayor of Beloit.[4] He was a [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_of_Wisconsin).

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Richard J Burdge](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36365597/richard-j-burdge) at findagrave.com

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** *THE BLUE BOOK OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN*. 1891. p. 581.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). *State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008*. pp. 103, 127.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Naming process for a new school to begin soon"](http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/naming-process-for-new-school-to-begin-soon/article_0f6b03ac-c941-11e2-b7e8-0019bb2963f4.html). Beloit Daily News. Retrieved 2015-12-07.

## External links

- [The Political Graveyard](http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/burcham-burdette.html#750.44.66)

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