John E. Rickards
John Ezra Rickards | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Governor of Montana | |
| In office January 2, 1893 – January 3, 1897 | |
| Lieutenant | Alexander C. Botkin |
| Preceded by | Joseph Toole |
| Succeeded by | Robert Smith |
| 1st Lieutenant Governor of Montana | |
| In office 1889–1893 | |
| Governor | Joseph Toole |
| Preceded by | Position Established |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Campbell Botkin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1848 Delaware City, Delaware |
| Died | December 26, 1927 (aged 79) Berkeley, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
John Ezra Rickards (July 23, 1848 – December 26, 1927) was an American politician and bookkeeper. A Republican, he served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Montana, and the second Governor of the state of Montana.