James O. Richardson

Creator

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Identifier

20041085

Description

Admiral James O. Richardson was born in Paris, Texas in 1878 to Professor and Mrs. J. J. Richardson. Admiral Richardson graduated fifth in his class of 59 in 1902. Since he has held many important posts in the United States naval service and at 61, he is the commander-in-chief of the United State Fleet, the Navy's top Academy, young Richardson returned to his Paris home to marry Miss May Fenet. They have one son. This is a picture of young Richardson at the age of nine. James, at right, 9, is pictured with his older sisters left to right: Jesse, 16, Fannie, 11, and Moss, 13. The girls are wearing long dresses. James is dressed in a button-up shirt, knickers, and long socks. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, February 18, 1940.

Archival Date

1887 (Approximately)

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1108

Original Format

Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

United States Naval Academy; Richardson, Jesse; Richardson, Fannie; Richardson, Moss; Richardson, James O. (Adm.); Siblings