What is Richard Bache?
'''Richard Bache''' (1737–1811) worked for the [[United States Postal Service|Postal Service]] under [[Benjamin Franklin]] from 1775–1776, and was Franklin's successor as [[United States Postmaster General|Postmaster General]], serving from 1776–1782 during the [[American Revolution|Revolutionary War]]. He also served on the Board of War. He was born in [[Yorkshire]], [[England]] and married the only daughter of Franklin in 1767, after immigrating to [[New York City]] in 1765. His wife, [[Sarah Franklin Bache]] (1743-1808), was widely known for patriotism and benevolent activities. Their son, [[Richard Bache Jr. (Texas politician)|Richard Bache Jr.]], served in the [[Republic of Texas]] Navy and was elected as a [[Representative]] to the [[Second Texas Legislature]] in 1847. Another son was [[Benjamin Franklin Bache (Journalist)|Benjamin Franklin Bache]] (1769-1798). {{USPostGen}} {{US-bio-stub}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Bache, Richard}} [[Category:1737 births]] [[Category:1811 deaths]] [[Category:United States Postmasters General]] [[Category:People from Yorkshire]]