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Benjamin Richardson 1804–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 February 1804

Birth Location: Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America

Death Date: 28 April 1881

Death Location: Monmouth, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America

Father: None None

Mother: Mercy Wormwell

Spouse(s): Clara Richardson

Children(s): Edwin Richardson, Louisa Richardson, Melvin Richardson

The story of Benjamin Richardson began in 1804 in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America. In 1850, Benjamin Richardson resided in Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Richardson resided in Monmouth, Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA. Benjamin Richardson married Clara H Richardson, and had children including Edwin A Richardson, Louisa H Richardson, Melvin M Richardson. Benjamin Richardson passed away in 1881 in Monmouth, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Richardson began in 1804 in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Richardson resided in Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Richardson resided in Monmouth, Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • Benjamin Richardson married Clara H Richardson, and had children including Edwin A Richardson, Louisa H Richardson, Melvin M Richardson.
  • Benjamin Richardson passed away in 1881 in Monmouth, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Richardson
1804–1881
Birth Place: Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Parents
1770–1820
Hancock, Maine, USA
Mercy Wormwell
1770–1860
New Casco
Grandparents
Thomas Richardson
1739–1813
Tremont, Hancock Co, ME, Maine, USA
Margaret Gott
1743–1803
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Sr
1703–1785
Rachel Littlefield
1701–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lt. Gott
1676–1748
Margaret Andrews
1676–1722
Eliab Littlefield
1670–1717
Rachil Siblee
1675–

Benjamin Richardson's Descendants

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Benjamin Richardson (12 February 1804–28 April 1881) m. Clara (H) Richardson (abt 1812–)
  1. 1. Edwin (A) Richardson 1843–
  2. 2. Louisa (H) Richardson 1848–
  3. 3. Melvin (M) Richardson 1847–

Benjamin Richardson's Timeline

5 Records

1804
12 February 1804
Birth of Benjamin Richardson in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 46
Benjamin Richardson resided here in Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 66
Benjamin Richardson resided here in Monmouth, Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Monmouth, Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1880
1880
Age 76
Benjamin Richardson resided here in Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1881
28 April 1881
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Richardson in Lost at Sea
Lost at Sea

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 February 1804
    Event Place: Standish, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Monmouth, Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monmouth, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 April 1881
    Event Place: Lost at Sea
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monmouth, Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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