Richard BurdgeRichard J. Burdge was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.BackgroundBurdge was born on December 28, 1833, in Axbridge, England. Later, he resided in Beloit, Wisconsin.Political careerBurdge 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 Wisconsin Senate, [District 17|17th District]. Other positions Burdge held include member of the School Board and Mayor of Beloit. He was a Republican [Party of Wisconsin|Republican].