Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/William Richardson (Continental Army officer)


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   keep. No arguments for deletion aside from the nominator. (non-admin closure) Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:19, 21 June 2010 (UTC)

William Richardson (Continental Army officer)
Listed as non-notable and unsourced for over two years. Per his entry on this page, his career was not particularly distinguished, and my further searches yield little more information about him.  Magic ♪piano 13:50, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Military-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 16:36, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions.  -- • Gene93k (talk) 16:36, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep. I added some content and references.  Served in the Maryland General Assembly and was a Presidential Elector.  Notable per WP:POLITICIAN.
 * Keep - meets WP:GNG and WP:POLITICIAN. Claritas § 17:33, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Weak keep: I'm on the borderline with WP:MILPEOPLE, the saving grace being his significant perticipation in notable battles. I'll not comment ignorantly on his acts as a politician.  bahamut0013  words deeds 18:34, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * His regiment was part of the Maryland Line, which played important roles on those battles. I'm not sure what to make of his role in them, though; his name, for example does not appear in a book-length treatment of the Battle of Camden.  Magic ♪piano 19:44, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * On the other hand, if holding a seat in a state body is sufficient to confer notability, I'm OK with keeping the article.  Magic ♪piano 19:44, 14 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Rename. Based on his military credentials, which are fairly insignificant, I was inclined to suggest deletion.  It subsequently appears he might be notable for his political career.  William Richardson (politician) (or similar) would be more appropriate, since that is why he is significant in WP.  Place within scope of WProject politics, and beef up that aspect of his biography. this is another possible source. Gwinva (talk) 04:17, 15 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep and rename as per Gwinva, particularly noting WP:POLITICIAN --  j &#9883; e decker  talk  05:01, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep and rename as above from his political career alone there is scope to extend the article. --Jim Sweeney (talk) 09:35, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Keep Notable for his political career. Edward321 (talk) 23:45, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
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