Who was James Richardson?

James Richardson (1824–1911) was born in Sylvatus, Carroll, Virginia and died in Carroll, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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James L. Richardson 1824–1911

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 May 1824 · Sylvatus, Carroll, Virginia

Died 05 Oct 1911 · Carroll, Virginia, USA

Father Jonathan Richardson

Mother Nancy Nance E Short

Siblings James Richardson, Joanna Richardson, Jonathan Richardson, Joshua Richardson, Nancy Richardson, Rachel Richardson, Rebecca Richardson, Susan Richardson, Susanah Richardson, William Jackson Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Richardson

Nancy Nance E Short

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1824, James L. Richardson entered the world in Sylvatus, Carroll, Virginia, born to jonathan richardson and nancy nance e short. James L. Richardson passed away in 1911 in Carroll, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of James L. Richardson in Sylvatus, Carroll, Virginia

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1911

Death of James L. Richardson in Carroll, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Sylvatus, Carroll, Virginia (1824) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Richardson (1824–1911) was born in Sylvatus, Carroll, Virginia and died in Carroll, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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