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Benjamin Richardson 1740–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1799

Death Location: Bulloch County, Georgia, USA

Father: Benjamin Richardson

Mother: Ann Scarfe

Spouse(s): Sarah Mizell

Children(s): Owen Richardson, Penelope Richardson, Benjamin Jr, Jane Richardson, James Richardson, William Richardson, John Richardson

The story of Benjamin Richardson began in 1740 in Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA. In 1780, Benjamin Richardson resided in Effingham County, Georgia, United States. Benjamin Richardson married Ann Spell, Sarah Mizell, and had children including Amos Richardson, Benjamin Richardson Jr, James Richardson, Jane Richardson, John Richardson, Nancy Richardson, Owen Hardimen Hardy Richardson, Penelope Richardson, William Richardson. Benjamin Richardson passed away in 1799 in Bulloch County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Richardson began in 1740 in Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1780, Benjamin Richardson resided in Effingham County, Georgia, United States.
  • Benjamin Richardson married Ann Spell, Sarah Mizell, and had children including Amos Richardson, Benjamin Richardson Jr, James Richardson, Jane Richardson, John Richardson, Nancy Richardson, Owen Hardimen Hardy Richardson, Penelope Richardson, William Richardson.
  • Benjamin Richardson passed away in 1799 in Bulloch County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Richardson
1720–1786
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Ann Scarfe
1720–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Mizell
1745–1802
Birth Location: Chowan Precint, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Owen Richardson
1768–1809
Birth Location: Tyrrell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Penelope Richardson
1775–1841
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Jr
1775–1846
Birth Location: –
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Jane Richardson
1785–
Birth Location: Georgia
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James Richardson
1784–
Birth Location: –
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William Richardson
1765–1817
Birth Location: –
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John Richardson
1767–1850
Birth Location: GA
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Benjamin Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Richardson
1740–1799
Birth Place: Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Richardson
1720–1786
North Carolina
Ann Scarfe
1720–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Richardson's Descendants

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Benjamin Richardson (1740–1799) m. Sarah Mizell (1745–2 April 1802)
  1. 1. Owen (Hardimen (Hardy)) Richardson 1768–1809 m. Frances ((Fanny)) Mizell 1775–1837
    1. 1. Jane Richardson 1788–1865 m. George (Washington) Jones 1785–1857
      1. 1. Wiley (H "Buck") Jones 1815– m. Eliza Breland 1824–
        1. 1. Elizabeth (M. (Eliza)) Jones 1854–1911 m. Williams ((Bill)) Jarrell 1848–1912
        2. 2. Henry (J.) Jones 1842–
        3. 3. Andrene Jones 1847–1870 m. Dr. (William) Ward 1835–1920
        4. 4. Harriett (Rebecca) Jones 1849–1919 m. George (William) Boyles 1847–1905
        5. 5. Miranda (C.) Jones 1849–1900 m. Nancy (E) Creel 1858–1910
        6. 6. Alexander (M) Jones 1845–
      2. 2. Washington (A "Wash") Jones 1813–1880 m. Elizabeth Fletcher 1824–1880
        1. 1. Amanda Jones 1857–
        2. 2. Rachel (A) Jones 1859–
        3. 3. Patience Jones 1863–
        4. 4. Horram Jones 1866–1937 m. Ann (Mary) Jones 1881–1959
        5. 5. John (A) Jones 1869–
        6. 6. James (Hardy) Jones 1848–1912 m. Helena (Carline) Moore 1851–1928
        7. 7. Asenith Jones 1853–
        8. 8. Mary Jones 1872–
      3. 3. Susan Jones 1825– m. Wade (Hampton) Adams 1820–
        1. 1. Cynthia (Ann) Adams 1845–1903 m. Jeremiah (M. "Jerry") Allen 1830–1916
        2. 2. George (Washington) Adams 1855–1926
        3. 3. Mary Adams 1844–
        4. 4. Francis Adams 1852–
        5. 5. Ella (Adams) Fullilove 1852–1926
      4. 4. William (Hardy "Bill") Jones 1815–1880 m. Charlotte Morris 1813–1875
        1. 1. Burl (R.) Jones 1858–1949 m. Adeline Lloyd 1880–1924
        2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Jones 1842–1901 m. Washington (Jackson) Thigpen 1834–1907
        3. 3. William (Ira) Jones 1849–1896 m. Sarah (D.) Moore 1857–1913
        4. 4. Thomas (Morris) Jones 1851–1925
        5. 5. Charlotte Jones 1830–
        6. 6. George Jones 1848–
        7. 7. Sterling Jones 1855–
        8. 8. John Jones 1860–
        9. 9. Whit Jones 1861–
        10. 10. Emily Jones 1865–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Jane) Jones 1822–1882 m. Caleb (Griffin) Martin 1796–1864
        1. 1. Julia (Ann) Martin 1845–1915 m. George (Thomas) Pollard 1844–1923
        2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Martin 1839–1921 m. William (T) Brentnall 1834–1917
        3. 3. Lewis (Oliver) Martin 1862–1931 m. Katherine Wallace 1870–1925
        4. 4. Philip Martin 1849–1858
        5. 5. August Martin 1851–1858
        6. 6. William Martin 1856–1864
        7. 7. Eliza (Ann) Martin 1854–1858
        8. 8. Mary (Ellen) Martin 1858–1864
        9. 9. Lucy (Allas) Martin 1860–1877
        10. 10. Cristian ((Christy)) Martin 1843–1907 m. John Wunch 1834–1876
    2. 2. Mary (Nancy) Richardson 1792–1871 m. Richard (Thomas) Albritton 1793–1876
      1. 1. Elizabeth Albritton 1818–
      2. 2. Jane Albritton 1822–
      3. 3. Sarah Albritton 1832–
      4. 4. Frances (M) Albritton 1834–
      5. 5. Benjamin (Richardson) Albritton 1823–1896 m. Martha (Ann) Rushing 1842–
        1. 1. M (A) Albritton 1843–
        2. 2. Richard (J.) Albritton 1861–1904
        3. 3. Sarah (E.) Albritton 1865–1902
        4. 4. F (E) Albritton 1867–
        5. 5. Benjamin (F) Albritton 1867–1929
        6. 6. Nancy (Jane "Nannie") Albritton 1869–1956 m. William (Otto) Stringer 1866–1942
        7. 7. William (Henry) Albritton 1871–1951
        8. 8. James (W) Albritton 1874–
        9. 9. Augustus (W. Albritton) Sr 1875–1941 m. Ida McGuffie 1881–1936
        10. 10. Jacob (Allen) Albritton 1877–1947
        11. 11. Charles (Lamp) Albritton 1879–1947
        12. 12. Robert (L) Albritton 1883–1932
      6. 6. James Albritton 1813–1873
      7. 7. Matthew Albritton 1816–
      8. 8. Henry Albritton 1830–1863
    3. 3. Sarah ("Sally") Richardson 1800–1852 m. Wettenhall ("Whit" Warner) Morris 1794–1849
      1. 1. Francis ("Fanny") Morris 1827–1866
      2. 2. Mary (W 'Polly') Morris 1825–1903
      3. 3. William (Fountain Morris) Jr 1826–1906
      4. 4. James (L) Morris 1837–
      5. 5. Malinda (A (Morris)) Holden 1832–1912
      6. 6. Charlotte ((Morris)) Jones 1825–1875
      7. 7. Cassander ((Morris)) Jones 1821–1905
      8. 8. John (Edward) Morris 1820–1904
      9. 9. Nancy (S) Morris 1819–1852
        1. 1. Joseph Letchworth 1842–
        2. 2. Lucinda Letchworth 1849–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Letchworth 1869–
      10. 10. Elizabeth (Louisa) Morris 1818–1878
      11. 11. Henry (J) Morris 1815–1863
      12. 12. Chesley (Billonis) Morris 1839–1864
    4. 4. Elizabeth Richardson 1804–1850 m. Charles (Morris) Thomas 1790–1860
      1. 1. Matthew Thomas 1816–1886 m. Mary Thomas 1818–
        1. 1. Mary Thomas 1853–
        2. 2. Henry Thomas 1860–
    5. 5. Margaret (Clarinda) Richardson 1798–1870
    6. 6. Winifred Richardson 1805–1861
    7. 7. Susannah ("Susan") Richardson 1802–1868
    8. 8. Benjamin Richardson 1796–1852
  2. 2. Penelope Richardson 1775–1841
  3. 3. Benjamin (Richardson) Jr 1775–1846
  4. 4. Jane Richardson 1785–
  5. 5. James Richardson 1784–
  6. 6. William Richardson 1765–1817
  7. 7. John Richardson 1767–1850

Benjamin Richardson's Timeline

3 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Benjamin Richardson in Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA
Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA
1780
1780
Age 40
Benjamin Richardson resided here in Effingham County, Georgia, United States
Effingham County, Georgia, United States
1799
1799
Age 59
Death of Benjamin Richardson in Bulloch County, Georgia, USA
Bulloch County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Tyrell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 780.009; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 21

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Effingham County, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Telamon Cuyler Collection, Manuscript #1170 [Hargrett Library, University of Georgia]; Call Number: Box 38F, Folder 14; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Bulloch County, Georgia, USA
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