Richard M. Webster

Politician

1922 – 1990

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Who was Richard M. Webster?

Richard M. "Dick" Webster was an American politician from Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and worked as an attorney in Carthage. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, in 1948, 1950, and 1953. He served as Speaker of the House in 1954. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in 1962 and was re-elected 6 times. He served in the Missouri Senate until his death in 1990.

Webster was married to the former Janet Poston Whitehead for 42 years. Their son, William L. Webster served as Missouri Attorney General. Their oldest son, Richard M. Webster, Jr. continues to live in Carthage, Missouri and currently serves as the Jasper County Auditor.

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Born
Apr 29, 1922
United States of America
Also known as
  • Richard Webster
Children
Education
  • University of Missouri
Died
Mar 1, 1990

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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