Richard M. Webster (April 29, 1922 – March 4, 1990) was an American

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from

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. He attended the

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and worked as an attorney in

Carthage, Missouri Carthage is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 15,522 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jasper County and is nicknamed "America's Maple Leaf City." History Jasper County was formed in 1841. ...

. He was elected to the

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, in 1948, 1950, and 1953 (special election). He served as

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in 1954. He was elected to the

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in 1962 and was re-elected 6 times. He served in the Missouri Senate until his death in 1990.Our Campaigns.com.-Richard M. Webster
/ref> Webster was married to the former Janet Poston Whitehead for 42 years. Their son, William L. Webster served as

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. Their oldest son, Richard M. Webster, Jr. continues to live in Carthage, Missouri and served as the Jasper County Auditor.

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* 1922 births 1990 deaths People from Carthage, Missouri University of Missouri alumni Missouri lawyers Republican Party Missouri state senators Speakers of the Missouri House of Representatives Republican Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives 20th-century American legislators 20th-century American lawyers 20th-century Missouri politicians {{Missouri-politician-stub