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Gideon Cofield Richardson 1817 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1817

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Jan 1880

Death Location: Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA

Father: Absalom Richardson

Mother: Rhoda Morgan

Spouse(s): Jan Richardson, Rachel Richardson, Rachel Lynch, Rachel Lynch, Annie Richardson, Pennie Jones

Children(s): Nancy Silver, Gideon Richardson, Sally Richardson, Lucy Richardson, Ann Richardson, *Martha Richardson, Henry Richardson, Bennett Richardson, William Richardson, Rachel Richardson

Gideon Cofield Richardson was born in 1817 in North Carolina, USA, the child of Absalom Richardson and Rhoda Morgan. In 1820, Gideon Cofield Richardson resided in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, Gideon Cofield Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Gideon Cofield Richardson married Jan Richardson, Rachel Richardson, Rachel Mary Lynch, Rachel Mary Lynch, Annie Richardson, Pennie Jones, and had children including Nancy Silver, Gideon Richardson, Sally Richardson, Lucy Richardson, Ann Maria Richardson, *Martha Elizabeth Richardson, Henry Richardson, Bennett Richardson, William Richardson, Rachel Richardson. Gideon Cofield Richardson passed away in 1880 in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Gideon Cofield Richardson was born in 1817 in North Carolina, USA, the child of Absalom Richardson and Rhoda Morgan.
  • In 1820, Gideon Cofield Richardson resided in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Gideon Cofield Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • Gideon Cofield Richardson married Jan Richardson, Rachel Richardson, Rachel Mary Lynch, Rachel Mary Lynch, Annie Richardson, Pennie Jones, and had children including Nancy Silver, Gideon Richardson, Sally Richardson, Lucy Richardson, Ann Maria Richardson, *Martha Elizabeth Richardson, Henry Richardson, Bennett Richardson, William Richardson, Rachel Richardson.
  • Gideon Cofield Richardson passed away in 1880 in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Absalom Richardson
1790 – 1870
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
AR
Rhoda Morgan
1796 – 1869
Birth Location: Edgecombe, , North Carolina, USA
RM

Spouses(s)

Jan Richardson
Birth Location: –
JR
Rachel Richardson
1838 – 1926
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
RR
Rachel Lynch
1836 – 1926
Birth Location: Halifax County,North Carolina
RL
Rachel Lynch
1836 – 1926
Birth Location: Halifax County,North Carolina
RL
Annie Richardson
Birth Location: North Carolina
AR
Pennie Jones
1820 – 1850
Birth Location: Halifax Co North Carolina
PJ

Children(s)

Nancy Silver
1849 – 1926
Birth Location: Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Gideon Richardson
1850 –
Birth Location: Warren, North Carolina, United States
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Sally Richardson
1864 – 1951
Birth Location: Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
SR
Lucy Richardson
1868 – 1910
Birth Location: Brinkleyville, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
LR
Ann Richardson
1850 – 1880
Birth Location: Halifax County,North Carolina
AR
*Martha Richardson
1869 – 1954
Birth Location: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
*R
Henry Richardson
1871 – 1964
Birth Location: Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
HR
Bennett Richardson
1844 – 1917
Birth Location: , Warren, N. C.
BR
William Richardson
1842 – 1916
Birth Location: Warren Plains, Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
WR
Rachel Richardson
1840 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
RR

Gideon Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Gideon Richardson
1817 – 1880
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Absalom Richardson
1790 – 1870
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Rhoda Morgan
1796 – 1869
Edgecombe, , North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
benjamin Richardson
1750 – 1809
North Carolina
mary bass
1751 – 1844
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
William Morgan
1764 – 1837
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Esqr
1725 – 1809
Caroline King
1725 –
Thomas Bass
1723 – 1764
Tamerson Bunch
1729 – 1755
William Morgan
1741 – 1794
Sarah Hochard
1741 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
*benjamin Richardson
1700 – 1760
Sarah Hanson
1700 –

Gideon Richardson's Descendants

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Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (1817 – Jan 1880) m. Jan Richardson m. Rachel Richardson (24 Jun 1838 – 06 Oct 1926) m. Rachel (Mary) Lynch (24 Jun 1836 – 6 Oct 1926) m. Rachel (Mary) Lynch (24 Jun 1836 – 6 Oct 1926) m. Annie Richardson m. Pennie Jones (1820 – Abt 1850)
  1. 1. Nancy Silver (7 September 1849 – 7 March 1926) m. William (Henry) Silver (12 Dec 1846 – 21 Jan 1929)
    1. 1. William (Lewis) Silver (Feb 1884 – 30 Dec 1959)
      1. 1. Tiney (Pearl) Silver (Abt. 1927 – 08 Aug 2019)
        1. 1. Gearldine Lynch (26 Jan 1954 – )
    2. 2. Louisiana silver (abt 1872 – 1909)
    3. 3. Apple Silver (abt 1882 – )
  2. 2. Gideon Richardson (1850 – )
  3. 3. Sally Richardson (1864 – 8 Aug 1951) m. Rufus (H) Buston (abt 1862 – 5 Nov 1933) m. Rufus B??Rton (Feb 1854 – 5 Nov 1933) m. Jno Richardson (1860 – 1936) m. Jno Richardson (1860 – 1936)
    1. 1. Susie (Anna) Burton (27 December 1885 – 8 August 1965) m. Robert Richardson (Abt 1865 – ) m. Louis Anthony (1908 – )
      1. 1. Johnie Richardson (abt 1913 – 10 April 1983)
    2. 2. John Richardson (1878 – 13 Nov 1967) m. Laura (B) Trimble (abt 1866 – 1960)
      1. 1. Sandra (Elizabeth Richardson) Killett (05 Apr 1961 – ) m. Sam (Wilcox) Williams (05/10/1950 – ) m. Sam (Wilcox) Williams (05/10/50 – )
        1. 1. Simeon (Avery Montel) Williams (O4/18/1995 – ) m. Jenniffer (Allisson Barco) Espinoza
        2. 2. Sam (Wilcox) Williams (11/22/1992 – )
    3. 3. John (Thomas) Richardson (1870 – 19 Jun 1961) m. Lizzie Richardson (abt 1890 – ) m. Flossy (Virginia) Richardson (18 Aug 1908 – 17 Dec 1994) m. Flossie Rudd (abt 1909 – 17 Dec 1994) m. Lizzie Richardson (abt 1890 – )
      1. 1. Luther (William) Richardson (17 May 1928 – 18 Sep 1989) m. Cather Moore (abt 1931 – ) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Collins (abt 1928 – 25 Oct 2001)
        1. 1. Luther (Lee) Richardson (26 Jun 1953 – Abt 1998)
      2. 2. John (Artis) Richardson (24 Jun 1930 – February 3, 2015) m. Bessie (Louise) Richardson
        1. 1. Pearlean Richardson (3 Jul 1949 – )
      3. 3. Luther (William) Richardson (17 May 1928 – 18 Sep 1989) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Collins (abt 1924 – 1988)
      4. 4. Victoria (Odell Richardson) Killett (05151932 – ) m. George (Robert) Killett (abt 1927 – 29 Jun 1988)
    4. 4. Mary Richardson (abt 1880 – 1930) m. Asa Silver (Jan 1877 – )
      1. 1. Ida Bryant (abt 1897 – May 1980) m. Morris Flam m. Joseph Silver (abt 1894 – ) m. Willie Bryant (abt 1899 – ) m. Mary Silver (Mar 1882 – 29 Mar 1980)
        1. 1. Willie Bryant (abt 1916 – )
        2. 2. Wash Bryant (abt 1918 – )
        3. 3. Alphonza Bryant (15 Dec 1919 – )
      2. 2. Richard Silver (Jan 1898 – Abt 1971) m. Effie Bell (abt 1900 – )
        1. 1. Myra Greene
    5. 5. Andrew Richardson (1886 – 07/07/1965)
    6. 6. Johnnie (Thomas) Richardson (11 Mar 1878 – 19 Jun 1961) m. Lizzie Battle (abt 1889 – ) m. Louise Richardson (Dec 1890 – )
      1. 1. Luther (William) Richardson (17 May 1928 – 18 Sep 1989) m. Cather (Mae) Moore (15 Apr 1931 – June 7 2004)
        1. 1. Luther (Lee) Richardson (26 Jun 1953 – abt 1998)
    7. 7. Jno Richardson (1860 – ) m. Laura (V.) Richardson (abt 1880 – abt 1891)
      1. 1. J. (Percy M.) Richardson (1873 – ) m. Lillian (Ruth) Wihiams (1883 – Abt 1956) m. Lillian (Ruth) Wihiams (abt 1884 – )
  4. 4. Lucy Richardson (1868 – 1910)
  5. 5. Ann (Maria) Richardson (1850 – 1880/1890)
  6. 6. *Martha (Elizabeth) Richardson (14 May 1869 – 18 Apr 1954) m. Gideon ("Gid") Silver (1861 – Abt. 1897) m. Aaron Wills (abt 1848 – 27 Dec 1922)
    1. 1. Richard Wills (1898 – 1985)
  7. 7. Henry Richardson (28 Nov 1871 – 04 July 1964) m. Eliza Hawkins (9 January 1872 – 3 October 1948)
    1. 1. Hattie (Estella) Richardson (9 Jul 1897 – 01 Jun 1973)
    2. 2. Cofield (Badger) Richardson (22 Apr 1908 – 26 Oct 2000) m. Essie (Moe) Harper (abt 1910 – )
      1. 1. Pearlie (Me) Richardson (20 Oct 1927 – 2 Feb 2019) m. Arthur Tillery (22 Mar 1927 – 18 Jun 1995)
        1. 1. Jasper Tillery (1950 – )
    3. 3. Clara Richardson (abt 1912 – 16 Sep 1998) m. Herman Silver (abt 1908 – )
      1. 1. Herman Silven (abt 1931 – )
  8. 8. Bennett Richardson (15 May 1844 – 15 May 1917)
  9. 9. William Richardson (February 1842 – 2 February 1916)
    1. 1. Samuel Richardson (9 March 1874 – 2 February 1950) m. Leacy (Ann Lucy) Anne (Jan 1885 – )
      1. 1. Charlie Richardson (03/09/1900 – Jun 1971) m. Mattie Jones (abt 1906 – ) m. Edna Green (abt 1909 – )
  10. 10. Rachel Richardson (abt 1840 – )

Gideon Richardson's Timeline

9 Records

1817
1817
Birth of Gideon Cofield Richardson in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 3
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, United States
Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 13
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 23
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 33
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Warren, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Warren, Warren, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Collins, Nash, North Carolina, USA
Collins, Nash, North Carolina, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 46
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States
Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States
1870
1870
Age 53
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1880
Jan 1880
Age 63
Death of Gideon Cofield Richardson in Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA
Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for North Carolina, 1850-1880: Mortality and Manufacturing; Archive Collection: M1805; Archive Roll Number: 4; Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Brinkleyv
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Collins, Nash, North Carolina; Page: 614; Family History Library Film: 803907
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [4] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [5] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Warren, Warren, North Carolina; Roll: 648; Page: 50b
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1141; Page: 466B; Family History Library Film: 552640

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina; Page: 794; NARA Roll: M33_82; Image: 437

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 121; Page: 314; Family History Library Film: 0018087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 362; Page: 10; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Warren, Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Warren, Warren, North Carolina; Roll: 648; Page: 50b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Collins, Nash, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Collins, Nash, North Carolina; Page: 614; Family History Library Film: 803907

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1141; Page: 466B; Family History Library Film: 552640

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1880
    Event Place: Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Non-population Census Schedules for North Carolina, 1850-1880: Mortality and Manufacturing; Archive Collection: M1805; Archive Roll Number: 4; Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Brinkleyv
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Record of Wills, Accounts, Inventories, and Settlements, 1764-1964; Author: Warren County (North Carolina). County Clerk; Probate Place: Warren, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Warren, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Record of Wills, Accounts, Inventories, and Settlements, 1764-1964; Author: Warren County (North Carolina). County Clerk; Probate Place: Warren, North Carolina
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