Who was William Richardson?

William Richardson (1830–1919) was born in Grayson County, Virginia, USA later Carroll and died in New Garden, Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Calvin Richardson 1830–1919

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 30 Jun 1830 · Grayson County, Virginia, USA later Carroll

Died 15 Jun 1919 · New Garden, Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA

Father John Mcmullen

Mother Hannah Richardson Twin

Siblings Christopher Columbus Kit Richardson, Irene Agnes Surrena Richardson, James Richardson Mcmullin, Jane Richardson, Thomas Jefferson Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Mcmullen

Hannah Richardson Twin

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1830, William Calvin Richardson entered the world in Grayson County, Virginia, USA later Carroll, born to john mcmullen and hannah richardson twin. William Calvin Richardson passed away in 1919 in New Garden, Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of William Calvin Richardson in Grayson County, Virginia, USA later Carroll

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1919

Death of William Calvin Richardson in New Garden, Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Grayson County, Virginia, USA later Carroll (1830) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Richardson (1830–1919) was born in Grayson County, Virginia, USA later Carroll and died in New Garden, Swords Creek, Russell, 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 William 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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