William H. Richards, a merchant tailor, was born in Wales August 19, 1851, and is a son of Henry and Anna Richards.  He learned the trade of a tailor in his native country, and, in 1867, came to America, spending the first three months after his arrival in New York City.  He then came to Jefferson County, Ohio, and, in 1874, came to Richwood, where be worked as a journeyman until 1878, when he commenced business for himself.  On August 17, 1870, he married Anna Evans, a native of Wales, and a daughter of Henry Evans.  To this union one child has been born, viz., Mary Tabitha.  Mr. and Mrs. Richards are members of the Baptist Church.  He took an active part in the building of the church at Richwood, was a member of the building committee, and is now a Deacon in the church.  He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Prudential Order of America, an Odd Fellow and a Freemason.  He is a thorough master of his trade in all its details, understands several systems of cutting, and is doing a thriving business in Richwood.  He employs three or four first-class assistants, giving them good wages and employment all the time, and is thereby enabled to guarantee his patrons satisfaction.  His correct workmanship and strong desire to please, coupled with his extensive knowledge of the business, reasonable prices and choice selection of goods, procures for him a very large proportion of the custom of the town and surrounding country.