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Richard Stanford

Richard Stanford served as a representative for North Carolina (1797-1817).

  • Republican
  • North Carolina
  • District 8
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State North Carolina

Representing constituents across the North Carolina delegation.

District District 8

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1797-1817

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Richard Stanford, born March 02, 1767, was an American politician who served as a Representative from North Carolina in the United States Congress from 1797 to 1817. A member of the Republican Party, Stanford served 10 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 8 congressional district.

Congressional Career

Richard Stanford was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party, representing North Carolina from the state’s 8 congressional district. Stanford served from 1797-05-15 to 1817-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 10 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Stanford participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of North Carolina. As a Republican Party member, Stanford’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

Richard Stanford’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of North Carolina and the broader history of the United States. As a Republican Party representative from North Carolina, Stanford played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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