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William Richardson 1770 – 1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Bute County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1845

Death Location: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Richardson

Mother: Mary Bass

Spouse(s): Sarah Bass, Sarah Bass

Children(s): John Richardson, unknown None

The story of William Richardson began in 1770 in Bute County, North Carolina, USA. In 1810, William Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, United States. In 1840, William Richardson resided in Chariton, Missouri, USA. William Richardson married Sarah Bass, Sarah Bass, and had children including John Henry Richardson, unknown. William Richardson passed away in 1845 in Halifax County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Richardson began in 1770 in Bute County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1810, William Richardson resided in Halifax, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1840, William Richardson resided in Chariton, Missouri, USA.
  • William Richardson married Sarah Bass, Sarah Bass, and had children including John Henry Richardson, unknown.
  • William Richardson passed away in 1845 in Halifax County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Richardson
1750 – 1809
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Bass
1751 – 1844
Birth Location: Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Bass
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Bass
1777 – 1850
Birth Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

John Richardson
1820 – 1896
Birth Location: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
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unknown None
Birth Location: –
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William Richardson's Ancestors

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William Richardson
1770 – 1845
Birth Place: Bute County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Richardson
1750 – 1809
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Mary Bass
1751 – 1844
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Tamerson Bunch
1729 – 1775
Chowan County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Henry Bunch
1690 – 1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Richardson's Descendants

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William Richardson (1770 – 1845) m. Sarah Bass m. Sarah Bass (1777 – 1850)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Richardson (Abt. 1820 – 1896) m. Louisa Richardson (abt 1832 – abt 1932) m. John Richardson
    1. 1. Jno Richardson (1860 – 1936) m. Pricilla Richardson (Jul 1870 – Abt 1939) m. Sally Richardson (1864 – 8 Aug 1951)
      1. 1. 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 – )
      2. 2. 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)
        2. 2. John (Artis) Richardson (24 Jun 1930 – February 3, 2015) m. Bessie (Louise) Richardson
        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)
      3. 3. 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)
        2. 2. Richard Silver (Jan 1898 – Abt 1971) m. Effie Bell (abt 1900 – )
      4. 4. Andrew Richardson (1886 – 07/07/1965)
      5. 5. Andrew Richardson (1886 – 07/07/1965)
      6. 6. Andrew Richardson (1886 – 07/07/1965)
      7. 7. Drue (Bell) Richardson (abt 1894 – 3 Jun 1995)
        1. 1. Helen (Virginia) Richardson (12 Sep 1926 – 2 Oct 2008)
      8. 8. Drue (Bell) Richardson (abt 1894 – 3 Jun 1995)
      9. 9. Johnny (Ransom) Richardson (8 March 1904 – Apr 1966) m. Flossie (Virginia) Rudd (18 Aug 1908 – 17 Dec 1994)
        1. 1. John (Artis) Richardson (24 Jun 1930 – February 3, 2015) m. Bessie Richardson (abt 1934 – ) m. Willia (Mae) Williams (abt 1934 – ) m. Bessie Richardson
  2. 2. unknown

William Richardson's Timeline

4 Records

1770
1770
Birth of William Richardson in Bute County, North Carolina, USA
Bute County, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 40
William Richardson resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 70
William Richardson resided here in Chariton, Missouri, USA
Chariton, Missouri, USA
1845
1845
Age 75
Death of William Richardson in Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Bute County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 117; Image: 00210; Family History Library Film: 0337911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Chariton, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Chariton, Missouri; Roll: 221; Page: 310; Family History Library Film: 0014855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files, 1693-1960

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
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