Richmond, Jacob L
soldier, farmer, lawyer, business man, was born June 16, 1836, in Wayne, N. Y. He received his education in the common and high schools and attended a commercial college in St. Louis, Mo. He served as a union soldier during the civil war; was commissioned first lieutenant, and promoted to captain for bravery and efficiency during the siege of Vicksburg. For fifteen successive years he was inspector of customs; has been United States circuit court commissioner; and was clerk of the district court for fifteen years. He has filled the office of justice of the peace, and various other public offices of trust.
He is prominent in the Masonic and other fraternal orders; and resides in Minnewaukan, N. D.