FOURTH GENERATION
8. Randolph RICHARDSON
(34)(35)
(36) served in the military on 7 Jun 1780 in Bedford County, Virginia.
(37) p.1 the county of Bedford to John Mead,
goaler upon acco. of Tories 7 Jun 1780
Allowance 5 pds a day. He died before 28 Oct 1782 in , Bedford, Virginia. He
was born in , of Cumberland, Virginia. TIME LINE
1761 Cumberland Court Records
1769 Cumberland moving sold land
1782 Bedford Will
Death date form will and sale of land by executor of estate.
!Wm. B. Richardson M.D> 3037 Rocky Point Road Bremerton WA 98312. Wm B.
Richardson, Berdett Van Dean Richardson, Lot William Richardson, Riley R. Richardson,
Taxwell Richardson, Benjamin Richardson, Randolph Richardson.
!Amie Hester provided the following with no proof.
Randolph m. Lucy Harkrider D. 1783
A. William
B. Richard abt 1756
c. Randolph
d. John b 1776 m. Catherin (1788) son or grandson Charles?
e. Benjamin m. (1) Elinor Hall 1789
(2) Celia Basham 1800
Luke born 1803 died 1868 m. Mary Feathers 1832
Randolph m. Eliz. Meador
Lot m. Mary Feathers 1845
Tazewell m. Polly Fuguson 1832
Clinton
Sparrell m. Nancy J. Harris
Cassai
Celia
f. Clinton 1780
g. Peggy 1775-1855
!Will Bedford Co., Book 1, page 428.
!Chuck Richardson, 1800 Lakewood Park #6 Eugene OR 97402 (503) 688-0084 a decendent
of Randolph. corresponded in 1993.
!FRanklin County Virginia a History by Marshall Wingfield. Tax list for 1786.
page 208. Randolph Richardson.
!Cheri Richardson 2514 Braemore Columbia MO 1987. States land records shows
Randolph Staunton R. 145 A. 1770
120 a. 1778
!Betty Seip Rt 2 Box 232, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
1991
!30,745 Cumberland Deed Book #2. page 361 11 March 1758 between Thomas Harris
of County of Halifax and Randol Richenson..of the county of Cumberland 42 pds
part of a track of land which was surveyed for DAvid Harris & granted to
Thos Harris by patent 17 Jun 1756. 200 acres at great Guiner Creed by Wm Womack,
Tax tat? Terry. Witness: Nehemiah Glen, Robert Hingers, Moses HIndgers
Page 477. 28 May 1759 between Philip King of Cumberland & Randolph richardson
for 6t pds on both sides of great Guinea creek 200 acres part of a greater tract
of 400 acres granted. Thmas Harris by patent bearing date at Williamsburg the
16 June 1756 bounded by Gedion Glen, ?Gehee, John Pleasants, James Holland
!30,746 Cumberland Deed Book #4 page 356. 29 Sept 1769 between Randolph Richardson
of the Parish of Southain & P. Nathan Wormock the said Randolph Richardson
for divers good causes & considerations him thereunto moving for 200 pds.
200 acres by John Fliping who purchased the other part of the tract which was
obtained by patent by Thomas Harris 1756 on both sides of great Guines Creek.
Randolph X Richardson. Witness John Bartee, John Spearman, Thomas Now or Ward
or Word.
Oct 23 1769. Lucy wife of the said Randolph dover rights
Book 3 page 146-148. Randolph Richardson & Richard Richardson 200 acres
left side of Great Guinea Creek by land of Gidson Glen, Edward Gehee, John Pleasant
a part of 400 acres granted to Thomas Harris by letters patent bearing date of
Williamsburgh under the seal of the colony the 17 June 1756 and the said 200
acres of land was conveyed by the said Thomas Harris to Philip King as will appear
by indenture bearing date of 5 April 1758 and recorded in county of Cumberland
and conveyed by the said Philip King to Randolph Richardson by indenture bearing
date 28 May 1759 at court in Cumberland 23 March 1761
(poor copy at bottom of 1st page)
Bedford Co. Va clerk's Office - Deed Bk 3, p. 438. 5/21/1770 - John Meador sold
Randolph Richerson 145 A. n south side of Staunton River
page 497 24 Feb 1764 between Randolph Richardson & William Basham Sen of
Cumberland & Edward MCGehee for 23 pds land on great Guinea Creek 2 acres
near Edward McGehees Mill on north side of Guinea Creek. Sicned Randolph R (mark)
Richardson and Wm Basham. Witness Henry Macon, Thomas Wright, Micajah Mackgehee
#30,746 Cumberland County Deed Book #3 Page 252-253. 22 March 1762 between
Richard Richardson of Cumberland and John Flilppin for 82 pounds 10 shellings
sold 200 acres on left side of Guinea Creek bounded by Gideon Glen, Edward Gehee,
John Pleasant and Randolph Richardson same land conveyed by Randolph Richardson
the 23 Mar 1761.
!Cumberland County VA list of Tithes for the year 1768. Randolph Richardson
number of tithes 3. Names in front Geard? Allyson, Archabald Cary, Jno Colgrist?
Thos. Ward. The names below are Jas. Adams, Absalom Hammonds,
Mathew Sims and Zack Hendrick. List provided by Robert T. Beverly 663 Montrose
Ave. SE Roanoke, VA 24013 1997
! #30,759 Cumbrerland Court Order Book 17490 1762 page 310. 23 Oct 1769 Randolph
Richardson sold 200 A land Guines Creek Cumberland Co Va to Nathan Womack &
names wife Lucy.
! 973.3 M24h Index to REvolutionary War Pension Application S6003 (no good) !975.5
B2vg Index VA Genealogist page 53 "The Armisteads of Cumberland County"
By deed of 28 Jan 1755 John Armistead bought from Jerremiah Dumas of Anson Co
NC for 95 Pds 850 acres "being in the county of Cumberland on the branches
of snow Quarter". This traact was bounded by lands of Samuel Bridgewater,
Jonathan Cunningham, Joseph Price, Absolam Jordan, John Salmon, William Terrill
and John Bleavins. The deed was witnessed by Ralph "Fliping" Randolph
X Richardson and David Parker and recorded in March 1755.
!30,760 Cumberland Co. order book page 290 August 1763. John Rowland afsignee
of John Burton Plaintiff (in debt) against Randolph Richardson (Defendant Conditional
judgment against the deft & James Holland & John Flippin his common bail.
Page 524 July 1764. An indenture of bargin & sale between Randolph Richardson
& William Bashamson of the one part and Edward McGehee of the other part
with a memorandum of livery & soijezn? And receipt endorsed are proved by
witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded.
!975.5615 P2f Abstract of Cumberland VA Court Order Book 1749-1756. page
167. An indenture of bargain and sale between Jeremiah Dumas & John Armstead
was recorded. Witnesses: Rallph Flippin, Randolph Richardson and DAvid Parker.
Pioneers of the Virginias by Billies Redding Lewis. page 311. 1764 in Cumberland
VA sold land with William Basham co-owner on Great Guinea Creek to Edwrd McGhee.
!30,761 page 439 Cumberland County VA Court Order book. An indenture of judgement
against Randolph Richardson of the one part & Nathan Wormock of the other
part & the memorandum & receipt indorsed are acknoledged by said Randolph
and ordered to be recorded & Lucy wife of the said Randolph being first privily
examined relinquished her right of dower in the law & premins thereby consent.
Oct 23, 1769
!Mary must have died after Mar 1761 Randolph Married Lucy at least bf oct. 1769.
!Cumberland County Virginia William Allen's List of Tithes for year 1768. Randolph
Richardson number of tithes 3
!30,555 Bedford Ct VA Deed Book #3-5. B. 3 page 438 May 21 1770 Randolph Richardson
& John Meador 70 pds on Staunton River 45 acres. (Hard to read)
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: Bedford County
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PAGE:438
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:1 May 1770
SELLER:John Meador
RESIDENCE:Bedford
BUYER:Randolph Richardson
RESIDENCE:Bedford
AMOUNT OF MONEY:
WITNESSES:Thomas Derross, Alexandor Fergerson, William Beard
SIGNATURE:John Meador
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:South Side of Stanton River. Bordering a patent granged
Jacob Pate the 25 March 1762 for 45 acres.
TAKEN TO COURT:
!Bedford Co Va Clerk's Office - Deed book 6, p. 134. 10/1/1778 - John Willson
sold Randol Rlitcherson (Richerson) 120 ACres on both sides of Linvel's creek.
! From Betty T. Seip Oct 1780 Suspected of treason in jail 18 days - pardoned.
!Will book 1 page 428 Dated 18 May 1782 Randolph Richardson of
Bedford County very sick and weak Gives to wife Lucy Richardson all my estate
during her widowhood if she marry then all estate to be sold. Upon her death
all to be sold. and equally divided amongst all my children now living. Four
youngest sons Randolph, John, Benjamin, and Clinton to get 10 pounds cash when
nineteen years old. Other to be divided between my children both first and last.
Lucy Richardson and Richardson Richardson to be whole and sole executors.
signed Randolph X Richardson. Arthur Cooper, Josiah Young , Marget Young. October
28th 1782 taken to court. Lucy Richardson granted her obtaining probate she
together with Samuel Gilbert, & Thomas Pate entered to bond of 400 pounds.
Liberty being reserved the other exector.
Page 455 Inventory and Appraisement
Dated: 9 august 1783
Executrix: Lucy Richardson
Negro man named Musterfer
Listed: Household furnishins, livestock, farm equipment 135.14 pounds Appraisers:
Jeremiah Pate, Arthur Cooper, John Bratcher
Returned 25 August 1783
!Franklin Ct VA Reel 67 Surveyors REcords 1754-1881. Randolph Richardson March
15, 1779. Lucys Exor Randolph Richards 100 acres. Beg. S. of Staunton River
Beg. at Coopers corner s 224 poles to Linville Mountain 64 poles....
!29,809 Bedford County Court List. Court Booklet P. 25 Dec. 1784. Lucy Richardson
executor of Randolph Richardson Dec proved that her husband furnished Christopher
Irving company with 415 pds of beef, two dish & three pecks of corn.
!Pioneer Families of Franklin County VA by Marshall Wigfield
Franklin County Public Library
Page 204 1786 Tax list
Richardson, Benjamin
John
Randolph
!74,494 page 50 Franklin Ct. 20 May 1794 . Surveyed for Lucy Richardson ADjoining
lands of Randolph Richardson dec. land office 5 May 1794 no 423 1000 acres.
!844,857 VA Genealogist book 12 page 164. Buckingham County VA 1800 TAx List:
Richard Richardson 1 white male 6 horses 6 negros 3 negros 12-16
!973 D2vf 7 Volumns 1st The Compendium of American Genealogy nothing
975.5615 B4b Cumberland County story (Book only listed places to search.
!975.55 V2b Births, Deaths, Sponsors Albermarle Parrish Register. page 118 Randolph
Richardson 12/22/59
!Rev War pension record 6003 shows a Randolph Richardson of Super County Virginia.
I also have his record of last pension payment.
!Wills of Cumberland County by (Laverne) see above.
The following Richardsons were also listed in the index: Agnes, Anne, Betty Ann,
Elizabeth, Frances, Isham, John, Martha, Martin, Mary, Millenton, Patty, Phebe,
Pleasant, Sarah, Susannah, William.
1. Richard Richardson to Susanna Price
M. B. 27 May 1793 Surety Jesse Criddle
2. William Richardson to Phebe Scruggs
M.B. 25 Sept 1775 Henry Scruggs (does not say he was suretyO)
3. Elcy Richardson to Philip Holt
M.B. 23 Feb 1789
Consent of Martin Richardson, no reltationship state. teste William Bond
9. Frances Richardson to Lewis Jackson
M.B. 4 Jan 1764 Surety Thomas Worthy
Consent: Henry Cox Guardian for Frances. Teste: Mary Richardson & Samuel
Vawter
10. Mary Richardson to Robert Meador
M.B. 12 Dec 1837 Surety: Frederick H. Booker
Note: Grandaugter of John Brown
11. Elizabeth Richardson to William Sanderson
M.B. 28 Oct 1839 Surety Robert J. Meador
note: Granddaughter of John Brown who is Guardian
Test: Thomas Booker, John T. Johns Teste. William Booker
Polly Richardson to Furney Sosuthall
M.B> 18 Nov 1809 Surety James Southall
Note: Daughter of Robert Richardson who consents
Lucy A. Richardson to John E. Walthall
M.B. 23 Jul 1827 Surety Joseph Coleman
Frances Richardsn to Drury Watson
M.B. 26 Nov 1791 Surety Abner Watson
Mary Richardsons to William Woodson
M.B. 2 Fb 1814 Surety Maurice M. Landhorne
There are several marriages for which there are witnesses with the Richardson
surname- but all were in the early 1800's Given names for these Richardson listed
in index: Elizabeth; James; John; Mary; Presey D. ; Robert; Thomas P.
\
Bedford County Museum. Bedford's Role in the Troy Conspircy of 1780 by June
B. Goode. 75 Troy offeders were imprisoned at New London and tied between June
ad September 1780. Simultaneously 2300 acres of loyalist property was confiscated
and auctioned off. Minor offenders were given the choice of volunteering to
fight the British in the Continental Army or a local trial. Tuesday December
5, 1780 being the names of 75 prisoners committed to the care of the keeper of
the Bedford County Jail during the summer of 1780-suspicion of treasonable practice
against the stte - kept 18 days. Randolph Richerson.
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COUNTY:Bedford VA
BOOK:
PAGE:
DATE:May 18, 1782
NAME:Randolph Richardson
SPOUSE:Lucy Richardson - Everything real & personal for her life
CHILDREN:Randolph Richardson 10 pounds at 19 years
John Richardson 10 pds at 19 years
Clinton Richardson 10 pds at 19 years
Benjamin Richardson 10 pds at 19 years
EXECUTOR:Lucy Richardson and Richard Richardson
WITNESSES:Arthur Cooper, Joseph Young, Marget Young
SECURITY: Samuel Gilbert & Thomas Pate
TAKEN TO COURT:28 Oct 1782
SECUTIRY: Samuel Gilbert and Thomas Pate
Abstracts of the Eighteenth Century Deed Books Franklin County, Virginia. Volume
1 Deed Book I (1786-1789) Deed Book II (1789-1793) prepared by Sarah Motisher
Beck. Franklin County Bicentennial Commission 1978.
Page 34. !LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: Franklin Courthouse
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BOOK:1
PAGE:274-276
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:13 July 1787
SELLER:Turner Richardson
RESIDENCE:Fluvana Co.
BUYER:Richard Richardson
RESIDENCE:Franklin Co
AMOUNT OF MONEY:12 cmv. 80 a m/1
WITNESSES:John Bratcher, Junr, Churels Caffry martin (Charles Caffrey martin)
Charles Bratcher, Jesse Meadoss (Meador)
SIGNATURE:Turner Richardson
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:South Side of Stanton River. Adj. Randolph Richardsons
Corner on Stanton River; Randolph Richardson line;....the Ridge Path
TAKEN TO COURT:1 oct 1787
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: Franklin County
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BOOK:1
PAGE:278-280
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:28 Sept 1786
SELLER:Arthur Cooper
RESIDENCE:Bedford
BUYER:Thomas Martin
RESIDENCE:Franklin Co
AMOUNT OF MONEY:
WITNESSES:Moses Coffry Martin, Richard Richardson, Josiah Meador, Jesse Meador,
Joal Meador
SIGNATURE:Arthur Cooper
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:South side of the Stanton River adj; Island ford on Stanton
River; following the path to the Cross Pathy coming from Randolph Richardson...
Taking the path going to Thos Paynes; to Brookes line and back; Rosses old line
TAKEN TO COURT: 1 Oct 1787
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: Bedford County
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BOOK:1
PAGE:280-282
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:28 Sept 1787
SELLER:Thomas Martin
RESIDENCE:Franklin Co
BUYER:John Early
RESIDENCE:Franklin
AMOUNT OF MONEY:
WITNESSES:
SIGNATURE:Tom Martin
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:south side of Stanton River. adj. on Randolph Richardson
line; the Ridgrode; with the rode to Randolph Richardson line; on s'd Rode as
Patent Direts; Thomas Paynes path; to the Ox Path; to the Island Ford.
TAKEN TO COURT: 1 Oct 1787
SLC 975.568 H25 SLC Franklin County Virginia 1786-1986 A Bicentennial History
by John S. Salmon and Emily J. Salmon. page 50. Court on 30 Sept and 2 Oct
eleven men including Randolph Richeson pleaded guilty to taking an oath of loyalty
to the king and administering it to others. All were remanded to jail pending
their trail before the General Court. By 1786 Richeson were living in present-day
Franklin County.est bidder on a crdit of six, twelve and eighteen months to be
paid in equal installments of one third each the pucrchase giving bond with good
personal security therefore using entaining the ? to said lands as further amount
of money to pay the expense of sale and the costs of this suit and report to
court.
To the honorable judge of the curcit court of Franklin the undersigned appointed
a commissioner by a cecree of the circuit court of Franklin dated the 19th day
of May 1866 in a case in which Reed & Nathan Pearcy are pltfs and John Ricahrdson
alias Pearcy is defendant with directions to sell the tract of land therein described
as belonging to the estate of Charles Richardson doth beg leave to suport that
to uport that in accordance with said decree of the giving notice as he is directed,
he proceded on the 30th day of June last on the premises to sell by public autcion
said lands and that William P. Richardson became the purchaser at the price of
one thousand dollars and twenty five cents from which after deducting the costs
of suit and the expenses of sale which amount he deducted as by the decree directed
form the prop amount of sale which leaves a balance of $958 which divided unto
three payments marks each bond $316.6676 these bonds were taken with Samuel G.
Stewart as security due respectingly in 6 12 & 18 months from the day of
sale all of which is respectfully submitted said bonds are herewith returning
July 9, 1866. Green G. payne Comor
Executed on John Pearcy alias John Richardson the `16th March 1866 by Copy
divised to his wife and context expalined to her at his residence his being abssent
from home at the time. Wm C. Webster.
The Commonwealth of Virginia. To the sheriff of Franklin County, greeting;
We command you that you summon John Pearcy alais John Ricahrdson to appear before
the judge of our circuit court holden for Franklin County, at Rules to be held
in the Clerk's Office thereof, on the first Monday in April next to answer a
bill in chancery exhibited against him in our said court by Nathan Pearcy and
Reed Pearacy. And have then there this writ. Witness George H. T. Greer, Clerk
of our said Court, this the 13 day of Marcy 1866 in the 90th year of the commonwealth.
Know all men by these presents, that we Greene W. Payne and Moses G. Booth
are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of Two
Thousand dollars, current money of Virginia, to which payment, well and truly
to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly
and severally, firmly be thesse presents. Sealed with our seals, and dated this
3rd day of December 1866.
The Condition of the above obligation is such, that if the said Green W. Payne
who was apointed a receiver in the case of Nathan and Reed Pearcy against John
Pearcy alaias Jno Richardson by the decree made in the said cause on the 20th
day of October 1866. shall faithfully discharge the duties of his office of
receiver aforesaid accoring to law then the above obligation to be void, else
to remain in full force and virtue. Signed Green W. Payne and R. N. G. Borth.
in Franklin Circuit court Clerk's office 3rd day of December, 1866. This bond
was acknowledged in court by the several obligors, and admitted to record.
Nathan & Reed Pearcy Vs. bill
John Pearcy alias John Richardson
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1866 April Rules
Decree nisi vs defendants
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1866 May rules
Devorcenise confd causes set for hearing
1866 m. decree for sale of land
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1866 Oct 20. final decree & Receiver appt
& decree to collect bonds.
Filed Mar 15, 1866
costs:
25
12
18
18
10
15
35
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1.33
50
50
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2.33
36
25
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2.92
16.00
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18.94
50
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19.44
1.11 dismissions
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20.55
Birth date taken from 1850-1860 census
Death date from Civil War recordston Richardson in the year 1832.
!973.3 M24h Index to REvolutionay war pension application FHC. John VA Blwt 1295
issued 6/6/1797 no papers
Jon VA S4109
!975.5675 V2sl Bedford Va Marriage Bonds 1800-1853.
John Richardson Priscilla Davenport 26 May 1806 James Brown
John Richardson Suckey Kelley 3 Feb 1811 Robert hardy
John Richeson Elizabeth Overstreet 23 Feb 1801 John Overstreet.
John Richardson Mary Williamson 5-9-1798
John Richardson Nancy Martin 2-18-1793
!899,815 & 31,050 Campbell County VA
John Richardson Mary Terrill 29 Oct 1782 Minister John Holt
John Richardson Barnet Rachel " " "
975.568 V2sw Franklin Ct. VA
John Richardson Jane Smith 6-18-1825 John Smith
!Venetta Curtis shows middle names as Thaddeus.
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: VA state library
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BOOK:24
PAGE:134
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:7 Nov 1853
SELLER:William Gish, Peter Richardson, john Richardson, Nancy S. Richardson
& Sarah M. Richardson
RESIDENCE:FRanklin
BUYER:William P. Richardson
RESIDENCE Franklin
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$150.00
WITNESSES:
SIGNATURE:William Gish; Peter X Richardson; John X Richardson; Nancy S. Richardson
X; Sarah M. Richardson X.
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:Adj. Benjamin Richardson Heirs and other and bounded by
a road now used by Wiliam P. Ricahrdson from the lands be bought of John Richardson.
Taken to court the same day.
!975 V2vs V. 30 Magazine of Virginia Genealogy Published Quarterly by the Virginia
Genealogical Society. Page 142 (p. 591) John Richardson, 280a, Surry Co, on
the S side of Not? R, on the W side on the Calfpen Br, on William Woodland's
line on the run of the Calpen Sw (p. 592) 20 Jun 1749.
Page 98. Nove 9, 1786 A peition of Cumberland County inhabitants expresses
their opposition to the "Act for Incorporating the Protestant Episcopal
Church."
Shows a John Richardson, Richard Richardson, Wm. Richardson and Martin Richardson.
!Probate: Chancery Box #749
Location: Bedford City
PA 326 at Bedford Circuit Court
September 14th 1853
William Bailey against Charles W. McChanahan, Lucy McClanahan, Thomas Tosh surviving
trustee of himself and John R. Richardson, Mary Lucy McClanskan, John Henry McClainham,
Yelverton McClanahan and Sarah McClainhan, the last four being infants under
the age of 21 years (defendants.
SAle of land and dividing of money. Land on waters on the Roanoke.
!PROBATE: Book 8 Page 402. PROBATE PACKET FOR:
WILL DATED:3 May 1845
WILL PROBATED: 4 Sept 1854
PROBATE SETTLED:
PHOTOCOPY:
DESCRIPTION OF ESTATE: Divided between Katherine Piercy, John Piercy alias John
Richardson and Charls Piercy alias Charles Richardson with the exception Charles
Piercy alias Charles Richardson to have one bed extra.
John Piercy, John Richardson the plantation on which he now resides in Franklin
County of 27 Acres. Charles Piercy Alias Charles Richardson the plantation on
which he now lives of 40 acres. Katherine Piercy is to live on the plantation
her lifetime if she thinks proper.
Witness: William P. Richardson, Reed Pearcy?, Wyton X Richardson. Signed John
X Richardson.
!31520 Franklin Ct. order book 1850-1860 Sept 1854. Ordered that Andrew Cooper,
Skellow Simmons,Ruben Hopkins, and John Patton or any three of them after being
sworn... to appraises the estate of John Richardson decd.
!Bedford Court HOuse Chancery File box 6488
John Richardson against George Peterman and Margaret his wife and Sohia
Martion executrix of Stephen Martin. dec'd.
! Book "Marriage Records 1749-1840 Cumberland Co., VA" compiled by
Katherine B. Elliott the following was supplied by Mar 523@aol.com LaVerne 1.
John Richardson to Ann Branck Burton, Surety: Jesse Hills date of this states
prior to Dec 1 1791 and a notation Administration of Gov Beverly Ramdolph 11/12/1788-12/1/1791
2. John H. Richardson to Mary A. Brown
M.B. 22 Sep 1817 Surety Benj. Hatcher
Note: Dauther of John Brown to gives consent
4. John P. Richardson to Catherine Price
M.B. 13 Nov 1820 Surety: William G. price
Note: Bond signed Thomas P. Richardson
5. John R. Richardson to Nesbit Ann Powell
M.B. 7 Dec 1822 Surety Samuel Irvine
Consent: William Woodson for his ward John Richardson
Consent: Robert K. Dabney for "Red House" for his ward Nesbit
!Revolutionary War pension record S4109 from Ohio-no good
Page 473, March 1832. On the motion of John Richardson it is ordered to be certified
that he is a man of honesty, probity, and good demeanan that he is upwards of
twenty one years of age & has resided in this county for twelve months last
past.
Book 25. page 71 April 1835. A certificate of the qualification of John Richardson
as 2nd Leuitenant of the first regiment of artillery in the 12th brigida &
first division of VA militia returned to court & filed.
!Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly by The REv'd Charles Austin Joy.
page 115, Vol 17 no. 4 page 115. John Richardson, Lieut. Letter headed Ashby
Cumberland County, 1 March 1882 from O. J. Reynolds stating that Mrs. Mary Meador
of Cumberland was the daughter of John Richardson. John Richardson
and his wife both died more than forty years ago." "Abstracts from
the papers of John K. Martin, War of 1812 compiled by Mrs. Helen Kay Yates.
!Wrote to United Daughters of the Confedercy, Memorial Bulding, 328 North Blvd.
Richmond VA 23220 for information on John Richardson.
They don't do genealogy research.
!1036151, item 9, Lockhart, Tommy 294 Confederate dead intered in hollywood Cemetery
Richamond, VA from the state of Mississipi.
1036934, Item 14, Raymond W. Watkins, Confederate burials in Virginia Cemeteries.
!881,594. Index to compiled service records of Volunteer Union soilders. Charles
Richardson Co K 16 VA Inf.
Robert Richardson. Stokelys D. 1 VA Inf.
!In the name of God amen I John Richardson in of the county of Franklin and State
of Virginia of sound mind and memory and considering the shortness of life and
cetainty of death publish this my last will and testament in ? and form following
to wit.
First of all it is my request that after my decease my body be decently
buried and after my just debts and funeral expenses be paid the reest of any
perishaable property be equally divided among Catherine Piercy, John Piercy alias
John Richardson and Charles Pearcy alias Charles Richardson with the exception
of the aforesaid Charles Pearcy alias Charles Richardson to have one bed extra.
I also give and bequeath unto John Piercy John Richardson the plantation
on which he now resides going and being in the county of Franklin and containing
Twenty seven acres more or less.
I also give an bequeath unto my son Charles Piercy alias Charles Richardson
the plantation on which I now live and containing forty acres more or less and
Catherine Piercy is to live on the aforesaid plantation for life time if she
thinks proper.
I John Richardson do hereby publich this my last will and testment herreby
revoking all other wills heretofore made singed dated published and delivered
in presence of us on the 30 day of May 1845.
Teste Signed: John X Richardson
William P. Richardson
Reed Weaver
Wigton X Richardson
At a court held for Franklin County at the courthouse on the 4th day of September
1854.
This last will and testament of John Richardson Deced was produced in court and
proved by the oaths of William P. Richardson and Wigton Richardson two of the
subscribing.
!Wrote to Sam Crews 2002 Langdon Rd SW Apt 4 Roanoke VA 24015 to see if he had
information on John or his family. He is the reveerend of Coopers Cove Church.
!Memories of the Coopers Cove Area. A project of the Coopers Cove Community
Club. 1996.
!was given these names by Sister who lived in the dirt house as possible contacts
for Richardson. Cecil Robert Taylor, Charlotte Courthouse, Virginia and Elaine
Richardson Carter P.O. Box 65 Ferrun Virginia.
Birth date figured from 1850-1860 census
Death date from Will He was married to LUCY in 1768 in of Cumberland, Virginia.
9. LUCY was born between 1740 and 1748 in of Cumberland,
Virginia. She died before 1832 in , Bedford, Virginia. Aimee Hester says that
Lucy's last name is Harkrider. I don't know where she got the information.
!following information from Betty Seip Rt 2 Box 232, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 1991
Lucy Richardson was named in the estate of Benjamin Cook-deceased.
!Deed book Bedford Co., VA B. 13 Page 342
!Land Office Grant 33 1795-1796 Reel 99 VA State Arachives.
Teasurey Warrant 423, May 5, 1784 unto Lucy Richardson. 100 acres by survey
May 20 1794 in Franklin County. At Randolph Richardson & Coopers corner,
north side of Lenville Mountain, presented at Richmond December 9, 1795.
Franklin County Library
Franklin County Va 1786-1986 A Bicnetennial History by John S. SAlmon and
Emily J. Salmon. Page 129. In 1785 Obediah Ferguson rented Lucy Richardson
plantation in Bedford County for three barrels of corn.
! I did a search on the Pate family to see if Lucy parents were Pate.
Book 1, Page 63. 30,538, Bedford Will Book #1.
Will of Edward Pate. No mention of a Lucy.
!LAND RECORDS:
REPOSITORY: SLC
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PAGE:137
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:7 Aug 1820
SELLER:John Pearcy & Lucinda
RESIDENCE:Franklin Co.
BUYER:Richard Richardson
RESIDENCE: Franklin
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$300.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:Jn X Pearcey; Lucinda X Pearcey
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:30 acres of land in Franklin on pretty branch by Lucy Ricahrdson.
Taken to court Aug 7, 1820.
!1810 CENSUS: County: FRanklin State VA Microfilm # page#
Name:Lucy Richardson
Ages -10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ Others Slaves Remarks
Males 0 0 0 2 0
Females 0 0 0 1 1
!no 1830 Census.
Wrote to Betti Meinart, 516 Chester Street, Danville, IL 61832-1549 in February
16, 1995 for information on the pate family. She supplied the following. Edward
Pate will 19 Nov 1767. Sons Matthew, Anthony, Thomas, Jeremiah and dau. Judith.
Anthony was born 1740 in Bedford C. VA and died 1815 Smith Co. Tennessee. Anthony's
song Stephen Allison Pate had a daughter Susannah who married Beamon Graves.
LAND SALE
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
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PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Left to owners by Lucy Richerson
Celey Richerson, Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson, Clinton
Richerson, John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
BUYER:Talifer Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$140.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:
TAKEN TO COURT:15 May 1832 and 4 June 1832 Children were:
i. Mourning
RICHARDSON was born about 1775. She was baptised into the LDS church on
5 Aug 1988 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. She was endowed on 23 Aug 1988
in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. She was sealed to parents on 18 Feb 1989
in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. !following information from Betty Seip
Rt 2 Box 232, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 1991
Marriage records shows "daughter of Lucy". Went to Barren County 1817.
Marriage record from "Franklin Co, VA Marriages 1786-1858 by Wingfield Pub
1939.
!IGI Mourning Richardson M 28 Jan 1793 Franklin 5-22-jun 1972 SL
ii. Margaret
Peggy RICHARDSON was born in 1773. She died on 27 Oct 1855 in , Franklin,
Virginia. She was baptised into the LDS church on 5 Aug 1988 in the Idaho Falls,
Idaho LDS temple. She was endowed on 20 Sep 1988 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS
temple. She was sealed to parents on 18 Feb 1989 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS
temple. !Wife Death: Death records Franklin Co. VA P. 15, #@ FHL 31,524
!Parents: Mother- Franklin Death Registry
Franklin deed book B. 13 P. 342, 336 FHL #31,502
Father- Listed above.
!VA State Library Bedford Ct Processioners book 1796-1812
Page 56. 7 July 1796. Margarett Richerson, James Heenims. said Henum present.
William Parkers, James Keenun, Gilbert, Nicholas present. Josoeph Ridgeway said
Ridgway present, Extes Kennedys, Francis Hancood present.
!1850 Census shows age 88 in Wigtons family.
Franklin Deed Book 15 May 1832 B. 13 P. 342. listed a heir of Lucy Richardson
!LAND RECORDS
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PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson wife Celif, Clinton Richerson
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$20.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:land left by Lucy Richerson, dec.
TAKEN TO COURT:
Franklin Deed Book B. 13, P. 336, 15 May 1832. Listed a heir of Lucy Richardson
!VA state library Franklin County death registry 1853-1841. Page 15 #32. Peggy
R. Parents Randolph & Lucy, Oct 27, 1855. Informan Celia Richardson (Basham)
#2 wife of Benjamin./1765 William Rentfro sold Benjamin Richardson 107 acres
on Little Creek a branch of Blackwater River (part of tract granted James Cole
by Patent).
!LAND RECORDS REPOSITORY: SLC
FILM #30,554
BOOK:2
PAGE:355
TYPE OF DEEDS:Estate of Inheritance in fee simple
DATE:26 mar 1765
SELLER:William Rentfro
RESIDENCE:Bedford
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE: Bedford
AMOUNT OF MONEY:15 pds.
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:William W. Rentfro
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:107 Acres in Bedford County on Little Creek a branch of
Blackwater River. part of the land grato James Cole by patent
!PERSI. Botetourt county VA Land Tax List - 1782. Benjamin Richeson 105 Acres,
tax 5
!Pioneer Families of Franklin County VA by Marshall Wigfield
Franklin County Public Library
Page 204 1786 Tax list
Richardson, Benjamin
John
Randolph
!1790 CENSUS: County , State: VA Microfilm # page#
Name:Benjamin Richardson
Ages 16+ -16 Others Slaves Remarks
Males 3
Females 0
(NOTES:
! 30,555 Bedford Deed Book #4, Page 399. 28 Sept 1772, Benjamin Richardson and
wife Mary of Bedford County to Thomas Arthur at Little Creek purchassed from
William Rentfro of James Cole.
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: SLC
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PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:3 August 1820
SELLER:John Pearcy and Lucinda
RESIDENCE:Franklin
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE: Franklin
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$105.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:John Percey X, Lucinda Pearcy X
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:130 acres South side of Staunton River, Lynnville Mountain,
!1810 CENSUS:County Franklin State VA Microfilm #181428 page#303
Name:Banjamin Richardson
Ages -10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ Others Slaves Remarks
Males 3 1
Females 2 1
(NOTES:Next to Lucy Richardson and Aylsey Richardson.
!30,584, Bedford County Court Order Book Book 21, Page 231. January Court
1828. Ordered that Stephen Wood, Isaac James, Benjamin Richardson, Henry Early,
Jcob Early & Matthew Pate or any three of them do off and allow to the widow
of Robert Hardy Dec. her dower in the said decdants and agreeable to his will
and to court.
!#30,584 Court Order Book. Book 21 page 231, January 1828 Matthew Pate, Benjamin
Richardson, Allow widow of Robert Hardy her dowery
!1830 bought Randolph Richardson DEc land
!1832 with Margaret, John, Cley & Clinton
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #31,502
BOOK:13
PAGE:193
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:6 Dec 1830
SELLER:Sephen Wood for Randolph Richardson Decd
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$188.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:Stephen Wood
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:Franklin County 59 acres. on Staunton River
PRESENTED IN COURT: 6 June 1831
LAND SALE
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Left to owners by Lucy Richerson
Celey Richerson, Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson, Clinton
Richerson, John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
BUYER:Talifer Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$140.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:
TAKEN TO COURT:15 May 1832 and 4 June 1832
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson wife Celif, Clinton Richerson
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$20.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:land left by Lucy Richerson, dec.
TAKEN TO COURT:
!WILL 27 September 1834, probated 5 Mar 1835
REsidence: Franklin
Wife: Sela
DAughter Cassa - land from father estate
Sela
Son Lot - 50 acres, house
Taswell- mountain tract of land
Clinton - part of Taswell
Spariel - part of Taswell
Witness: Skelon Simmons, Wm G. Hiptenstall. Stephen Wood
SECURITY - Taswell Richardson
ADMINISTRATOR: Taswell Richardson
4 iii.
John RICHARDSON.
iv. Barnard
RICHARDSON was born about 1760. He died in Old Richardson C, Bagdad, Jackson,
Tennessee. TIME LINE
1789 Bedford Marriage bond
1810 Bedford Census
!I have no proof that this was one of the children. Signed as deed with Lucy
May 16, 1787 in Franklin. Name is sometimes listed as Barnett?
Marriage information from IGI.
!AIS Search 8 none
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Barnett Bennington Ct. VT 120 Manchester 1850
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Barnett Jackson Co. TN 248 13th Dist 1850
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Barnett Bennington Ct. VT 239 Manchester 1840
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Barnett Bennington Ct. VT 102 Manchester 1830
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Barnett White Co. TN 368 110101-01101 1820
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Barnett Montogomery Co. VA 5 11001-21110-00 1810
!30,558 Bedford County Deed Book 11, p. 1237. Nov. 24, 1804? Barnard & wife
Elisabeth sold land. Witness Benjamin Richardson, John Richardson, Allen Bradshaw,
Susan Kelly, William Martin 100 acres on Staunton River. Barnard X Richardson,
Elisabeth X Richardson. In court June 24, 1805.
!30,747 Cumberland Deed Book 8 p. 291. 22 Aug 1799. Martin Richardson gives
Bernad 228 acres.
!30,750 Cumberland Deed B. 11, P. 539. Barnard Richardson - wife Judith. Sale
of land with John Richardson & Estate of Richard. Year 1814 Martin Richardson
Will.
!Bedford 1789 married Elizabeth Martin. Marriage Bonds of Bedford County VA
1755-1800 by Dennis. Finch Criddle, Surety. Consent of Thomas Martin, father
of Elisabeth.
!1787 Witnessed a deed with Lucy Richardson. Deed Book 1, page 212. 26 May 1787
between Thomas Jones of Franklin County and John Hook. 100 pds, sosuth side
of Staunton River of 550 acres. By Peter Woodshim, Jeremiah Cuckats, Drakes,
Richard Bandy, Witness: William Smith, Benjamin Christopher, Joseph Hainbaock,
Barnett X Richardson, Lucy X. Richardson
!VA State Archives Bedford C. VA processioners Book 1796-1812, Marriage Returns
1785-1852. Page 114. 1803 for the lands of Capt William Shrewsbury. On same
page with Matthew Pate, John Pate. Barnet Richardson after John Mineck, William
King present; Robert Hardey-Barnet Richardon present; Jacob Farmer.
!VA STate Library Franklin Co VA Reel 67. Surveyors Records 1754-1781, 1754-1795,
1774-1782, 1811-1881. Reel 67 part 2 Page 607. Barnett Richardson 100 acres
warrent grantes Thos Ries 16 Oct 1783 for 520 1/2 Acres #19907. North side of
Staunton River. By Babbels line.
!423.606 Encylopedia of American Genealogy. Barnett Richardson married 25 Mar
1790 in Bedford Ct VA a Elizabeth Martin daughter of Thomas Martin.
!Franklin County Deed Book 1, page 212. witness to deed 26 May 1787 with Lucy
Richardson.
!TIB 16 Sept 1937 sealed Elizabeth Martin instance of John R.
Relataive. London Temple born 1805, VA father Barnett Richardson, Mother Elizabeth
Martin by Alla Lee R. Nephew. Baptized 12 Jan 1963, End. 3 Aug 1963
!Family Group sheet from H. Richardson Box 1005 Socorro, NM 87801 sent to me
by June Reese 2102 11th Street, Tuscaloosa AL 35401.
Also shows moved to Jackson Co. TennEarly 1800;s. Rachel's Father name was
Charles Caffer. Barnett of York, Yorkshire, England, Maryland, Bedford Co. VA.
!30,748 Cumberland County deeds Book 8, page 291. 22 August 1799 Martin Richardson
Nad Bernard Richardson for and inconsideration of the afffection he beareth has
given Bernard 228 acres by John Saundeson? Willis Wilson, John Robinsons.
!30,746 Book 10 Page 282 Cumberland County bought 1,280 acres 27 Oct 1806. also
sold 202 acres by John Criddle, John Saunders.
!30,750 Book 11 page 153, 4 Nov 1808 Thomas Jefferson to Bernard by Little Biones
Quarter Creek, Witness, Nathanal lRichardson, Smith Criddle, John Baugher.
!Cumberlad Deed Book 11
Page 204. Poll for members to Congress april 1809 For Jerman Barker,
Bernard Richardson
Page 210 for Newton Ford Bernard Richardson
Page 212 for John Hatcher Bernard Richardson
v. Clinton
RICHARDSON was born in 1780 in , of Franklin, Virginia.
(38) He died on 1 Sep 1851 in , Franklin, Virginia. He was baptised
into the LDS church on 5 Aug 1988 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. He was
endowed on 20 Sep 1988 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. He was sealed to
parents on 18 Feb 1989 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. ! TIME LINE
1830 Tax List Franklin
1840 Census Franklin
Tax List Franklin
1850 Census Bedford
1850 Census Franklin
!IGI
m. 23 oCT 1837 bEDFORD nANCY fEATHERS
!SLC 3 generation pedigree - nothing
4 generation pedigree - nothing
Family Registry - nothing
!Birth determined by age 70 in 1850 census.
!Death is the date of will probated. 31,489 Book 7 Page 415
!wife. FRanklin Deed Book 13, Page 193 and Will booe 4, p. 294
!Father: Will bedford Ct. VA Book 1 P. 428
!Mother: Franklin deed book 13 p. 342 336 FHL 31,502
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #31,502
BOOK:13
PAGE:193
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:6 Dec 1830
SELLER:Stephen Wood for Randoph Richardson decd
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:Clinton and Pggy Richardson
RESIDENCE:
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$375.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:Stephen Wood
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:42 acres in Franklin County on Staunton River. Presented
in Court 6 June 1831
LAND SALE
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Left to owners by Lucy Richerson
Celey Richerson, Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson, Clinton
Richerson, John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
BUYER:Talifer Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$140.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:
TAKEN TO COURT:15 May 1832 and 4 June 1832
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson wife Celif, Clinton Richerson
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$20.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:land left by Lucy Richerson, dec.
TAKEN TO COURT:
!Will 28 April 1845 probated 1 Sept 1851. Left William P. his nephew, his estate
50 acres. Witness John Richardson Jr., Wigton Richardson, J C. Haroley. #31489
FRanklin Will Book 1849-1852, page 482. Clinton Richardson Dec appraised by
John Prator, Skelton Simmons, & Joseph C. Hawley. 2 falling axes & iron
wedges, 2 chairs & bellow, 1 coffee mill, 1 pot rock tongues, 1 bed &
furniture, 1 bucket, 1 red cow, 1 wheat.
!1830 brought Randolph Richardson estate with wife Peggy
1850 census age 70
1840 census show 1 male 60-69 and 1 female 60-69
Franklin Deed Book 13 page 193 6 Dec. 1830 shows wife as Peggy.
Franklin Co Deed book 23, page 466. 23 March 1855 between Clinton Richardson
and Nancy his wife of the first part and James C. Kasey all of Bedford. The
sum of $50.00 general warranty all of their interest it being one fourth part
in a certain tract of land in Franklin Ct. on the waters of Staunton River adjoining
the lands of Hezekiah Meador and others it being the same land left by the will
of the late Benjamin Richardson Decd bearing date September 27, 1834.
1850 Agriculture census Franklin Co.
75 acres improved, 25 unemproved, 200 cash value of farm 10 value of machinery,
1 horse, 2 milk cows, 2 oher cattle, 5 swine, 75 value of live stock, 10 bushels
of wheat, 180 bushels of Indian corn, 100 bushels of oats, 200 lbs of tobacco,
1 bushel of peas, 5 bushels of irish potatoes, 4 bushels of sweet potatoes, 25lbs
of buttar, 5 other hemp, 1 lbs flax, 5 value of homemade manufacture, 70 value
of animals.
1860 Agriculture census of Franklin Co.
25 improved acres, 6 unemproves, 450 cashs value of land, 10 value of machinery,
1 horse, 1 milk cow, 1 other cattle, 45 value of live stock, 120 bushels of wheat,
150 bushes of indian corn, 1000 lbs of tobacco, 5 lbs irish potatoes, 5 lbs sweet
potatoes, 40 lbs of buttar, 1 ton of hay,
!FILM no:
COUNTY: Franklin
BOOK:
PAGE:
DATE:28 April 1845
NAME:Clinton Richardson
SPOUSE:
CHILDREN:
EXECUTOR:William P. Richardson
WITNESSES:J. C. Harally, John Richardson, Jun (X), Wigton Richardson (X)
TAKEN TO COURT:1 Sept 1851
PROVISIONS: 50 Acres in FRanklin County, personal and perishable property to
nephew William P. Richardson.
vi. Benjamin
RICHARDSON(39) was born about 1768.
He died on 2 Mar 1835 in , Franklin, Virginia. He was baptised into the LDS
church on 5 Aug 1988 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. He was endowed on
23 Aug 1988 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. He was sealed to parents on
18 Feb 1989 in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. !TIME LINE
1765 Land Sale Bedford
1786 Tax List Franklin Co
1810 Census Franklin
1820 Census Sussex
1820 Census Franklin
1830 Census Sussex
1830 Tax List Franklin
1834 DIED
1840 Census Roanoke
!Death: FranklinCo, VA Wills B. 4 P. 294 FHL 31,487
!parents: Father - Will Bedford Co. Book 1, P. 428
Mother - Deed Book Bedford Co. VA B. 13 P. 342
!IGI
Benj. N. 27 age 1850 Henrico
Richason, C. 9 Oct 1748 Surry,Albermarle Parrish, Parents Benj R./Mary
M. 19 Dec 1789 Franklin Ellen Holt
M. 17 June 1800 Franklin Celia Basham
M. Benjamin 14 Feb 1848 Franklin Co. Louisa - Bettie Ann Purrington
!SLC 439,607 Three Generation Pedigree Charts - nothing
Four Generation Pedigree Charts - Nothing
Family Registry - nothing
!Betty M. Seip Rt 2 Box 2332 Scotts Bluff Neb 69361 suppied the children names
and spouses.
! Marriage surety was a Daniel Richardson
!VA state Library REel 67 Part II p. 363. Benjamin Richardson 368 Acres. November
1763. 122 Agres Beg. at Rentfro, by Bradshaw, both sides of Gills creek.
!Bedford Co Va Clerk's Office. Deed Bk. 2, p. 526. 3/26/1765; 3/26/1765 William
Rentfro sold Benjamin Richardson 107 acres on Little Creek a branch of Blackwater
River (part of tract granted James Cole by Patent).
!LAND RECORDS REPOSITORY: SLC
FILM #30,554
BOOK:2
PAGE:355
TYPE OF DEEDS:Estate of Inheritance in fee simple
DATE:26 mar 1765
SELLER:William Rentfro
RESIDENCE:Bedford
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE: Bedford
AMOUNT OF MONEY:15 pds.
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:William W. Rentfro
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:107 Acres in Bedford County on Little Creek a branch of
Blackwater River. part of the land grato James Cole by patent
!PERSI. Botetourt county VA Land Tax List - 1782. Benjamin Richeson 105 Acres,
tax 5
!Pioneer Families of Franklin County VA by Marshall Wigfield
Franklin County Public Library
Page 204 1786 Tax list
Richardson, Benjamin
John
Randolph
!1790 CENSUS: County , State: VA Microfilm # page#
Name:Benjamin Richardson
Ages 16+ -16 Others Slaves Remarks
Males 3
Females 0
(NOTES:
! 30,555 Bedford Deed Book #4, Page 399. 28 Sept 1772, Benjamin Richardson and
wife Mary of Bedford County to Thomas Arthur at Little Creek purchassed from
William Rentfro of James Cole.
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY: SLC
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:3 August 1820
SELLER:John Pearcy and Lucinda
RESIDENCE:Franklin
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE: Franklin
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$105.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:John Percey X, Lucinda Pearcy X
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:130 acres South side of Staunton River, Lynnville Mountain,
!1810 CENSUS:County Franklin State VA Microfilm #181428 page#303
Name:Banjamin Richardson
Ages -10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ Others Slaves Remarks
Males 3 1
Females 2 1
(NOTES:Next to Lucy Richardson and Aylsey Richardson.
!30,584, Bedford County Court Order Book Book 21, Page 231. January Court
1828. Ordered that Stephen Wood, Isaac James, Benjamin Richardson, Henry Early,
Jcob Early & Matthew Pate or any three of them do off and allow to the widow
of Robert Hardy Dec. her dower in the said decdants and agreeable to his will
and to court.
!#30,584 Court Order Book. Book 21 page 231, January 1828 Matthew Pate, Benjamin
Richardson, Allow widow of Robert Hardy her dowery
!1830 bought Randolph Richardson DEc land
!1832 with Margaret, John, Cley & Clinton
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #31,502
BOOK:13
PAGE:193
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:6 Dec 1830
SELLER:Sephen Wood for Randolph Richardson Decd
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$188.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:Stephen Wood
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:Franklin County 59 acres. on Staunton River
PRESENTED IN COURT: 6 June 1831
LAND SALE
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Left to owners by Lucy Richerson
Celey Richerson, Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson, Clinton
Richerson, John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
BUYER:Talifer Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$140.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:
TAKEN TO COURT:15 May 1832 and 4 June 1832
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #
BOOK:
PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:15 May 1832
SELLER:Margaret Richerson, Benjamin Richerson wife Celif, Clinton Richerson
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:John Richerson
RESIDENCE:Franklin County
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$20.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:land left by Lucy Richerson, dec.
TAKEN TO COURT:
!WILL 27 September 1834, probated 5 Mar 1835
REsidence: Franklin
Wife: Sela
DAughter Cassa - land from father estate
Sela
Son Lot - 50 acres, house
Taswell- mountain tract of land
Clinton - part of Taswell
Spariel - part of Taswell
Witness: Skelon Simmons, Wm G. Hiptenstall. Stephen Wood
SECURITY - Taswell Richardson
ADMINISTRATOR: Taswell Richardson
vii.
Randolph RICHARDSON was baptised into the LDS church on 5 Aug 1988 in the
Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple. He was endowed on 20 Sep 1988 in the Idaho Falls,
Idaho LDS temple. He was sealed to parents on 18 Feb 1989 in the Idaho Falls,
Idaho LDS temple. He died INT 1830 (1830/1848). He was born in , Bedford, Virginia.
!AIS I & II checked
!LIFE LINE
Had land in Franklin County
1786 Franklin Tax List
1810 Sussex County Census
1820 Sussex County Census
!IGI Christened 27 Jan 1760 Surry Albermarle Parrish.
!3 generation Pedigree Charts in SLC - nothing
!4 generagion Pedigree Charts in SLC - Nothing
!FHL 30,540 Inventory of estate Sept 15, 1829. Will book 7, page 454 Mother
listed in will Bedford Co. B. 1 P. 428, Mother Deed book Bedford Co. Va B. 13
p. 342.
!1820 CENSUS:County Susses State VA Microfilm #193,694 page#112
Name:Randolph Ricahrdson
Ages -10 10-16 16-18 16-26 26-45 45+ Others Slaves
Males 1 1 1 1 1
Females 1 1
(NOTES:Agriculture
Also shows a Jordan, James and Jane Richardson
!1830 CENSUS:County Sussex State:VA Microfilm #29680 page#4
Name:Benjamin Richardson
Ages -5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80-90 90-100
Males 1 1
Females 2 1 1
Name: Randolph Richardson
Males 1 1
Females 1 1 1
Benjamin had 4 slaves and Randolph had 1 slave. They are both on the same
page
1840 Census in Roanoke County VA #29,692 on page 221
Benjamin Richardson age 40-50
Rev War record shows 1833 - must be two different Randolphs
!599,530 Franklin Ct. Va Marriages Page 194 shows marriage info.
IGI no died in 1829
M. Elizabeth Meador 29 Jan 1832 Sealed 22 Jun 1972 SLC
!Elizabeth Meador married John C. Simmons.
!FHC 30,584 Bedford Ct. Court Order Book B. 22, Page 291. August Court 1829.
On the motion of Stephen Wood Administrator with the will annexed is granted
him in the estate of Randolph Richardson Dec. be qualified as the law directs
and together with Stephen? Preston & Aaron Powell his security entered into
bond in the peanalty of $2000-conditonal as the law directs.
!30,585 Bedford Va Order Book 23 Page 364. Oct 1831. On accout of the estate
of Randolph Richardson dec with Stephen Wood adm produce in court & ordered
lie one month for exceptions.
P. 379, Nov 28, 1831. An account of the estate of Randolph Richardson Dec. with
his adm. haviang lain since the last court for exception for none having been
take the ? and it is ordered that the same be recorded.
P. 3 Nov 1829 ? Richardson appointed to survey from James CMdiffs? to county
line.
P. 237 Maarch 1831 An inventory & list of sales of the estate of Randolph
Richardson deceased returned and ordered to be recorded.
B. 7 P. 454. Inventory of the estate of Randolph 28 Mar 1831. 120 acres on
Lycemore creek, 145 acres on Staunton river.
P. 238 ordered that Edmund Pate & James Wright or either of them being first
sworn fro the purpose do state & settle the account of the estate of Randolph
Richardson dec'd with Stephen Wood the admr. with the will? and report to comm.
B. 8 Page 5. Settlement of estate. Stephen Wood Admr. Estate amounted to $1653.81
March 1, 1831. Signed Edmund pate
!Indentury 23 January 1813 between James Pearcy of Franklin County and John Pearsey
of the same. for 122 pounds a tract of land of 100 acres on the south side of
Staunton River by Randolph Richardson line and Thomas Payne next to an island.
witness: Thomas C. WVoy and Thomas Payne Sen? Signes Jame X Pearcy
Also on that page.
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #31,502
BOOK:13
PAGE:193
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:6 Dec 1830
SELLER:Stephen Wood for Randoph Richardson decd
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:Clinton and Pggy Richardson
RESIDENCE:
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$375.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:Stephen Wood
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:42 acres in Franklin County on Staunton River. Presented
in Court 6 June 1831
!LAND RECORDS
REPOSITORY:
FILM #31,502
BOOK:13
PAGE:193
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:6 Dec 1830
SELLER:Sephen Wood for Randolph Ricahrdson Decd
RESIDENCE:
BUYER:Benjamin Richardson
RESIDENCE
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$188.00
WITNESSES:none
SIGNATURE:Stephen Wood
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:Franklin County 59 acres. on Staunton River
PRESENTED IN COURT: 6 June 1831
!LAND RECORDS
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PAGE:
TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:6 Dec 1830
SELLER:Randolph Richardson Dec. Stephen Wood, Executor
RESIDENCE:Bedford
BUYER:John Richardson
RESIDENCE:
AMOUNT OF MONEY:$180.00
WITNESSES:
SIGNATURE:
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:Franklin County Staunton River
TAKEN TO COURT:6 Jun 1831
AIS Search 1.
Sussex Co. Va 661 11001-11201-01 1810
Search 2
Sussex Co. Va 112 NO TWP listed 1820
IGI
1. Elizabeth Meador 29 Jan 1832 Married Franklin sealed 22 Jun 1972 SLC
2. Christened 27 Jan 1760 Surry Albermale parrish.
!LAND RECORDS
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TYPE OF DEEDS:
DATE:23 January 1813
SELLER:James Pearcy
RESIDENCE:Franklin
BUYER:John Peasey
RESIDENCE: Franklin
AMOUNT OF MONEY:120 pounds
WITNESSES:Thomas C. WVoy, Thomas Purgire Senior?
SIGNATURE:James X Pearcey
DESCRIPITON OF LAND:south Side of Staunton River. Next to Randolph Richardson
line,Thomas Paynes line, to island.
Death Date from Franklin County Researcher
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