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Gideon Cofield Richardson 1817–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1817

Birth Location: Halifax, Warren, North Carolina

Death Date: January 1880

Death Location: Halifax, Warren, North Carolina

Father: Absalom Richardson

Mother: Rhoda Richardson

Spouse(s): Rachel Richardson

Children(s): Laura Richardson, COLFIELD Richardson

In 1817, Gideon Cofield Richardson entered the world in Halifax, Warren, North Carolina, born to Absalom Richardson And Rhoda Richardson. In 1830, Gideon Cofield Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Gideon Cofield Richardson married Rachel Richardson, and had children including Colfield Richardson, Laura Richardson. Gideon Cofield Richardson passed away in 1880 in Halifax, Warren, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1817, Gideon Cofield Richardson entered the world in Halifax, Warren, North Carolina, born to Absalom Richardson And Rhoda Richardson.
  • In 1830, Gideon Cofield Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • Gideon Cofield Richardson married Rachel Richardson, and had children including Colfield Richardson, Laura Richardson.
  • Gideon Cofield Richardson passed away in 1880 in Halifax, Warren, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Absalom Richardson
1790–1870
Birth Location: Warren, Warren, North Carolina, United States
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Rhoda Richardson
1796–1869
Birth Location: Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Richardson
1838–1926
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Laura Richardson
1865–1960
Birth Location: North Carolina
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COLFIELD Richardson
1836–1920
Birth Location: Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Gideon Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Gideon Richardson
1817–1880
Birth Place: Halifax, Warren, North Carolina
Parents
Absalom Richardson
1790–1870
Warren, Warren, North Carolina, United States
Rhoda Richardson
1796–1869
Rocky Mount, Nash, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Richardson
1750–1809
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Bass) **
1751–1844
Bertie County, North Carolina
William Morgan
1764–1837
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Caroline King
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gideon Richardson's Descendants

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Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (abt 1817–January 1880) m. Rachel Richardson (24 Jun 1838–07 Oct 1926)
  1. 1. Laura Richardson 1865–1960 m. Jones Lee 1862–1916 m. John Richardson 1878–1967
    1. 1. Loucrey Lee 1878–
    2. 2. James Lee 1881–1934
    3. 3. Hilliard Lee 1885– m. Sallie Cappedge 1887–
  2. 2. COLFIELD Richardson 1836–1920 m. Ene Ric 1839–

Gideon Richardson's Timeline

3 Records

1817
abt 1817
Birth of Gideon Cofield Richardson in Halifax, Warren, North Carolina
Halifax, Warren, North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 13
Gideon Cofield Richardson resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1880
January 1880
Age 63
Death of Gideon Cofield Richardson in Halifax, Warren, North Carolina
Halifax, Warren, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1817
    Event Place: Halifax, Warren, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 1880
    Event Place: Halifax, Warren, North Carolina
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