Who was Jesse Richardson?

Jesse Richardson (1848–1918) was born in Oatsville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA and died in Petersburg, Pike, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jesse Richardson 1848–1918

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

Born 14 Jan 1848 · Oatsville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA

Died 18 Apr 1918 · Petersburg, Pike, Indiana, USA

Father William R Richardson

Mother Sharlotte Jane Charity Jones

Siblings America Richardson, Christina Nancy Richardson, Enos Richardson, James Adams Richardson, James F Richardson, James H Richardson, Jasper Richardson, John Richardson, Nancy Richardson, Sally A Richardson, Sarah Ann Richardson, Wiley Richardson, William Marion Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

William R Richardson

Sharlotte Jane Charity Jones

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1848, Jesse Richardson entered the world in Oatsville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA, born to william r richardson and sharlotte jane charity jones. Jesse Richardson passed away in 1918 in Petersburg, Pike, Indiana, USA.

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1848

Birth of Jesse Richardson in Oatsville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA

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1918

Death of Jesse Richardson in Petersburg, Pike, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jesse Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Oatsville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA (1848) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jesse Richardson (1848–1918) was born in Oatsville, Gibson County, Indiana, USA and died in Petersburg, Pike, Indiana, 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 Jesse 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 14 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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