Ezra Richmond

He was a Colonel, and served in the French and Indian Wars with his father. He was in the British Army, and attained the rank of Captain, being the oldest Captain in the British line. He sold out his priority for a large sum. He was Representative from Dighton in the General Court in 1752, '53, and '54, and in 1765, '66, '67 and Town Treasurer in 1767. He was very wealthy for the times, having a great deal of ready money. He is said to have given the Baylies family an aristocratic influence in the town. He was strong-minded, resolute and influential, and some of his descendants mention the big wig he wore, and his aristocratic bearing. He received a commission from King George II in person in England, on account of his father's and his own services at Louisburg. He always wore a cocked hat and silver buckles.