Matthew Kendal Richardson (August 14, 1839 – November 5, 1917) was an

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-born merchant and political figure in

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, Canada. He represented

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in the

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from 1900 to 1904 as a

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. He was born in

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, the son of Joseph Richardson and Ann Eggleston, and was educated in England. Richardson married Mary McFarland. He served eight years on the council for

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, also serving as county warden.Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1903'', AJ Magurn

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Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Ontario Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs 1839 births 1917 deaths {{HistoricalConservative-Ontario-MP-stub