Richard J. Burdge (December 28, 1833 –8 May 1916) was a member of the

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and the

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Background

Burdge was born on December 28, 1833, in Axbridge, England. Later, he resided in

Beloit, Wisconsin Beloit is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 36,657 people. History Twelve men in Colebrook, New Hampshire, created the "New England Emigrating Company" in October 1836 and sent ...

Political career

Burdge was a member of the Assembly during the 1879 and 1880 sessions. 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. He was a

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Burdge, Richard 1833 births 1916 deaths English emigrants to the United States 19th-century English people Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Politicians from Beloit, Wisconsin People from Axbridge Republican Party Wisconsin state senators Mayors of places in Wisconsin School board members in Wisconsin