title: Richard Burdge
text: # Richard Burdge
  
  Richard J. Burdge (December 28, 1833 –8 May 1916) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
  
  ## Background
  
  Burdge was born on December 28, 1833, in Axbridge, England. Later, he resided in Beloit, Wisconsin.
  
  ## 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 Republican.
  
  