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Rachel Richardson 1838 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1838

Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 06 Oct 1926

Death Location: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Father: Cofield Richardson

Mother: Lucy Cyrus

Spouse(s): Cofield Richardson, Gideon Richardson, Gideon Richardson, Gideon Richardson

Children(s): Sally Richardson, Lucy Richardson, Martha Richardson, COLFIELD Richardson, Laura Richardson, Lucy Brinkley, Henry Richardson, Coffer Richardson, Ann Maria, Ann Maria

In 1838, Rachel Richardson entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, USA, born to Cofield Richardson and Lucy Ann Cyrus. In 1850, Rachel Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA. Rachel Richardson married Cofield Richardson, Gideon Cofield Richardson, Gideon Cofield Richardson, Gideon Cofield Richardson, and had children including Sally Richardson, Lucy Richardson, Martha Elizabeth Richardson, COLFIELD Richardson, Laura Richardson, Lucy Richardson Brinkley, Henry Richardson, Coffer Richardson, Ann Maria, Ann Maria. Rachel Richardson passed away in 1926 in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Rachel Richardson entered the world in Halifax, North Carolina, USA, born to Cofield Richardson and Lucy Ann Cyrus.
  • In 1850, Rachel Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rachel Richardson married Cofield Richardson, Gideon Cofield Richardson, Gideon Cofield Richardson, Gideon Cofield Richardson, and had children including Sally Richardson, Lucy Richardson, Martha Elizabeth Richardson, COLFIELD Richardson, Laura Richardson, Lucy Richardson Brinkley, Henry Richardson, Coffer Richardson, Ann Maria, Ann Maria.
  • Rachel Richardson passed away in 1926 in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cofield Richardson
1818 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Lucy Cyrus
1815 – 1870
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
LC

Spouses(s)

Cofield Richardson
1818 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
CR
Gideon Richardson
1817 – 1880
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Gideon Richardson
1817 – 1880
Birth Location: Warrenton, Warren, North Carolina, USA
GR
Gideon Richardson
1817 – 1880
Birth Location: Halifax, Warren, North Carolina
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Children(s)

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
Martha Richardson
1869 – 1954
Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
MR
COLFIELD Richardson
1836 – 1920
Birth Location: Warren County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Laura Richardson
1865 – 1960
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Lucy Brinkley
1868 – 1910
Birth Location: Brinkleyville, Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
LB
Henry Richardson
1871 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
HR
Coffer Richardson
1878 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
CR
Ann Maria
Birth Location: –
AM
Ann Maria
Birth Location: –
AM

Rachel Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Richardson
1838 – 1926
Birth Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Cofield Richardson
1818 –
North Carolina
Lucy (Ann) Cyrus
1815 – 1870
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Lanier) Weaver
1762 – 1830
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Martha ("Patsy") Lynch
1774 – 1882
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William III
1710 – 1782
William Lynch
1752 – 1837
Ann Humphreys
1750 – 1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr.
1686 – 1735
Elizabeth Buckwater
1689 – 1732
James Matthews
1723 – 1773
Ruth Matthews
1728 –

Rachel Richardson's Descendants

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Rachel Richardson (24 Jun 1838 – 06 Oct 1926) m. Cofield Richardson (abt 1818 – ) m. Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (1817 – Jan 1880) m. Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (1817 – Jan 1880) m. Gideon (Cofield) Richardson (abt 1817 – January 1880)
  1. 1. 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 – )
  2. 2. Lucy Richardson (1868 – 1910)
  3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Richardson (1869 – 18 Apr 1954) m. *gid Silver (1861 – Abt. 1897)
    1. 1. Mary (Silver) Moore (21 Sep 1891 – )
    2. 2. Nina (Lou) Silver (13 Feb 1898 – 15 Jun 1928) m. Sam Dickens (9 Aug 1902 – 14 Apr 1955)
      1. 1. Annie (Mae) Dickens (24 Dec 1922 – ) m. Clyde Lynch (31 Mar 1922 – 25 Aug 1974)
    3. 3. Richard (Allen) Wills (September 17, 1898 – May 6, 1985)
  4. 4. COLFIELD Richardson (February 1836 – 15 October 1920) m. Jane Richardson m. Ene Ric (May 1839 – )
  5. 5. Laura Richardson (Abt 1865 – 10 May 1960) m. Jones Lee (abt 1862 – 25 May 1916) m. John Richardson (abt 1878 – 13 Nov 1967)
    1. 1. Loucrey Lee (Jan 1878 – )
    2. 2. James Lee (Mar 1881 – 5 Aug 1934)
    3. 3. Hilliard Lee (May 1885 – ) m. Sallie Cappedge (abt 1887 – )
  6. 6. Lucy (Richardson) Brinkley (1868 – 1910) m. John (W) Coleman (abt 1856 – )
    1. 1. Lesley Brinkley (19 Apr 1892 – 6 Dec 1944)
  7. 7. Henry Richardson (Abt 1871 – )
  8. 8. Coffer Richardson (Abt 1878 – )
  9. 9. Ann Maria m. Alfred Lee (Oct 1848 – 1907)
    1. 1. James Lee (1875 – ) m. Vinnie (Powell) Lee (10 Jun 1883 – 27 May 1964)
      1. 1. Olivia (B.) Lee (17 Jul 1920 – 05 May 1984) m. Jesse (L.) Daughtry
        1. 1. Frances (Delores) Daughtry (01/13/1945 – 01/06/2001)
  10. 10. Ann Maria

Rachel Richardson's Timeline

12 Records

1838
24 Jun 1838
Birth of Rachel Richardson in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Rachel Richardson resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1857
July 1857
Age 19
Rachel Richardson was married in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
1860
1860
Age 22
Rachel Richardson resided here in Western District, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Western District, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Rachel Richardson resided here in Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Rachel Richardson resided here in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Rachel Richardson resided here in Knights Stone, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Knights Stone, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Rachel Richardson resided here in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 82
Rachel Richardson resided here in Faucette, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Faucette, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1926
06 Oct 1926
Age 88
Rachel Richardson resided here in Brinksville-[Ts.], Halifax, North Carolina
Brinksville-[Ts.], Halifax, North Carolina
1926
06 Oct 1926
Age 88
Death of Rachel Richardson in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1926
07 Oct 1926
Age 88
Burial of Rachel Richardson in Littleton, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
Littleton, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1838
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knights Stone, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241199
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 8d; Page: 532
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375128
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 633; Page: 78a
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Formosa, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1141; Page: 466B; Family History Library Film: 552640
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 436; Family History Library Film: 803899
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Page: 572A; Enumeration District: 135
    [9] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [10] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faucette, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 38

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: July 1857
    Event Place: Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 633; Page: 78a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western District, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western District, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 436; Family History Library Film: 803899

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Page: 572A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knights Stone, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knights Stone, Halifax, North Carolina; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1241199

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375128

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Faucette, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Faucette, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 38

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 06 Oct 1926
    Event Place: Brinksville-[Ts.], Halifax, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Oct 1926
    Event Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 8d; Page: 532
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1926
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
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