This Richardson/Richarson Family may be of the Scots Richardsons
that came from Scotland to the Cape Fear area in the mid 1700's.
But, there are also, Richardsons in Halifax,
Warren, Johnston, Pasquotank, Perquimans and other counties in the eastern
part of the state in the early 1700's.
This is what I have pulled out of Chatham, to date:
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1772 Militia List of Jeduthan Harper:
Charles Richardson
There was a William Richardson who witnessed a
deed between Thomas &
Sarah Tucker (wife to Thomas) to James Bell,
on Sept. 11, 1776.
[This William had land that bordered Sherwood
and Lucy Hatley, Jesse
Brown and James Bullard, on the Haw River, - July 25, 1783.
He had received land from the state of NC as a land grant and sold
it to
John Johnson on Nov. 11, 1783.]
Pleas and Quarter Session Minutes of Chatham 1772-1774
Richardson Charles p. 27
Richardson Joseph p. 65
1790 Census Chatham Co., NC
Age Categories- 1. Free White Males 16 + and heads of families
2. Free White Males under 16
3. Free White Females and heads of families
4. All other Free persons (this would be free blacks and Indians
designated as fpc)
5. Slaves
As you can see, all these Richardsons
are enumerated as 'Free Whites' with no slaves or 'Other Free
Persons'. Thomas MAY be the elder of all these men as he has 2 males
over the age of 16.
Richardson, Isaac....................1-3-4-0-0
Richardson, John........................1-1-3-0-0
Richardson, Thomas....................2-4-1-0-0
Richardson, George.....................1-0-2-0-0
Capt. Evans 1795 Tax List
Richardson, James -0-1-0-0-0-0
1800 Census Chatham Co.
Age Categories are, by columns:
1. (Males) 0-10; 2. 10-16; 3. 16-26; 4. 26-45; 5. 45 +
6. (Females) 1-10; 7. 10-16; 8. 16-26; 9. 26-45; 10. 45+
11. All other Free Persons; 12. Slaves; 13. Remarks.
RICHERSON Isaiah (Isaac?) 1-0-2-0-1-0-0-1-0-4
[So, this Isaac has 1 male under 10 years of age, 2 males 10 but
not yet
16; and he is over 45 years.
He has 1 female 16 and not yet 26 and 1 over 45 years. He has no
other
fpc or slaves.
Don't know why Thomas, John and George are not in the 1800 census.
George doesn't have a will until 1801 and Thomas' will is
not until 1803.
See extractions, later.]
CHATHAM CO. SOLDIERS IN WAR OF 1812
The Fifth Co., detached from Chatham Regiment
Privates:
RICHARDSON, Wm. F.
RICHISON, Isaac
Capt. Bynum's tax list of 1815 in Chatham:
Richardson, Lawrence-1-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-272 1/2-0-Moses Bledsoe-
$408.75
Richardson, John-1-6-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-447-0-Bloomer Wilson
$894.00
Capt. Rogers Tax List of 1815:
Richardson, Isaac-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-200-Lick Branch-George Curl-
$250.00
Capt. R. C. Cotten's Tax List of 1815:
Richardson, Samuel-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-140-Brooks Creek-John
Henderson-$140.00
[A Samuel Richardson marries Rachel Morgan, daughter of Joseph &
Phereby
Morgan in 1790's.]
Capt. Edward Farrar's Tax List of 1815:
Richardson, John R.-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-212 1/2-0-Thomas Riddle- $212.00
[John Row(e), son of IGeorge?]
Capt. B. Jones Tax List of 1815
Richardson, Wm. F.-1-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-
[William Fisher, son of Isaac?]
Capt. Alston's Tax List of 1815
Richardson, Stephen -1-1-0-0-0-0-0-$2-0-0-0-0-0-0-
Index to Estates of Chatham - 1800-1812
Richardson, George (1801) p. 58
Richardson, Thomas (1803) p. 78
Extract of Wills of Chatham Co.
George Richerson - Will made 10 April, 1801.
probated Nov. Term, 1801
Wife- Elizabeth Richerson; Children - John Row Richerson, Nancy
Speirs
Richerson, Sally Richerson and Thomas Richerson.
Executors; Thomas Bell, John Richerson & Elizabeth Richerson
Signs with an "X"
Witnesses: Moses Bledsoe, Faithe Luder/Luter
Thomas Richeson - Will made 14 Nov. 1802, probate May
Term, 1803
Wife: not named; Children: Sons - Isaiah Richeson; Fisher Richerson,
May
Richerson, William Fisher Richeson, William,(not the same as Wm Fisher)Richardson,
Thomas Richardson. Daughter: Betsy Brown Richeson.
He also mentioned the heirs of Laurance Richeson who are to get 20
shillings and that John Richeson is to have 20 shillings.
I get the feeling that these above, are children by a previous
marriage.
William and Betsy are minors and of school age, because they are to
be schooled.
Executors are: his wife, unnamed and his friend Thomas Clegg.
He signs with an "X"
Witnesses : John Brantly, Thomas Harrington & Lewis Tisor (Tysor)
1820 census Chatham
Column #'s and Categories:
1. Males-under 10; 2. Males-10 to 15; 3. Males-16 to 18;
4. Males-18 to 25; 5. Males-25 to 44; 6. Males-45 & over;
7. Females-under 10; 8. Females-10 to 15; 9. Females-16 to 18;
10.Females-18 to 25; 11.Females-25 to 44; 12. Females-45 & over
13. # of Foreigners not naturalized Occupations - 14.Agriculture
Occupations
15. Commerce Occupations - 16. Manufacturers; 17. Male Slaves -under
14
18. Male Slaves - 14 to 25 19. Male Slaves - 26 to 44 20.Male
Slaves -
45 and over;
21.Female Slaves - under 14; 22. Female Slaves - 14 to 25;
23. Female Slaves - 26 to 44 ; 24. Female Slaves - 45 and over
25. FreeMale Negroes -under 14; 26. Free Male Negroes -14 to
25
27. Free Male Negroes -26 to 44; 28. Free Male Negroes -45 +
29. Free Female Negroes - under 14; 30. Free Female Negroes- 14-25;
31.Free Female Negroes - 26-44 32. Free Female Negroes - 45 +
RICHARDSON, Isaac-
0-1-0-1-0-1-0-1-0-0-1-0-2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
[Isaac has 1 male 10-15 and 1 18-25; He is 45+ so either he is over
65 by
now (as he was over 45 in 1800.) or else this is a different Isaac.
But,
I don't think so. I think this is the same Isaac as in 1790 &
1800 and
he is the one that leaves a will in 1833.
He has 1 female 10-15; and one 25-44. There are 2 foreigners not
naturalized. So, this Isaac SHOULD BE one of the Richardsons that
came
from Scotland in the mid 1700's. He has one female slave 26-44.]
RICHARDSON, Amos
1-0-0-1-0-0-1-0-1-0-0-0-1 (no other entries)
RICHARDSON, John
0-0-0-0-1-1-1-0-1-0-1-0-7-0-0-0-2-2-0-1-1-1-
RICHARDSON, Isaac (Jr.)
3-0-0-0-1-0-1-0-1-0-0-0-1- (no other entries)
RICHARDSON, Gann ?? [I'm not sure of this first name}
1-2-0-1-1-0-2-0-1-1-0-0-1 (no other entries)
Will Bk. B 1813 - 1833
Isaac Richardson - Will made 26 Aug. 1811, probated
May 1833
Wife: Elizabeth Richardson; Son in Law- Edmund Mecham, Sons - Samuel,
William, Robert, Isaac, Amos & Henry Richardson.
Daughters - Elizabeth Buckner and Mary Headley. Executors Edward Buckner
and son in law James Hadley.
Witnesses: George Curl & Aron Lindly, (neighbors)
He makes a codicil in 1832 naming new excutors because, Edward
Buckner
and James Hadley no longer lived in the state. So he names his son
Amos,,
the new Executor.
There isn't an X for his signature and it does look different than
the
handwriting of the clerk but is also looks the same as the signature
of
the witness, George Curl. So, can't say. An interesting thing that
his
last name is written like it was going to be RICHARD and then, the
'son'
is attached almost as, an abbreviation, in smaller letters and
above
the line as the rest.
Thomas Richardson- Estate Records: (This must
be, the son of the
Thomas who left will in 1803)
Aug. Session, 1836
Petition of William Hopson, against:
John M. Richardson, Andrew Caswell Richardson and Sarah Ann Richardson,
minor heirs of Thomas Richardson deceased.
William Hopson is also an heir. Sueing for division of the estate,
land
and slaves, of the deceased.
Siddy Richardson is the widow.
Isaac Richardson - (dec. in 1833) Estate Papers
Papers begin in 1847
Petition of Amos Richardson, Samuel Richardson, & Isaac Richardson,
against Edmond Buckner and wife Elizabeth, James Hadley & wife
Mary;
_____ , _____ ,Keziah ? Richardson children of William Richardson,
deceased. William & Jesse? children of Robert Richardson deceased,
Isaac
Meachum & ______blank, children of Edward Mechum & wife Martha
deceased.
The sale of the estate dated 27 Feb. 1844 has these Richardson names
as
buyers:
Isaac, Richardson, John Richardson, Gemima Richardson, Richie
Richardson, Edmund Richardson, Quainton Richardson, & William
Richardson.
Henry Richardson - Estate Papers - Aug. 1846 (son of Isaac)
Amos Richardson administrator.
Petition of Samuel & Isaac Richardson vs. Amos, as administrator
of
Henry & Edward Buckner and his wife Elizabeth, James Hadly &
wife Mary,
the children of William Richardson, dec.
Isaac Meachum is sueing also. He says that Amos, Elizabeth &
Mary
Richardson, are the children of William & Robert Richardson
and Isaac
Meacham son of Edmond Meachum are the next of kin to Henry, dec. and
as
such are entitiled to a distribution of the estate.
1850 Census UPPER REGIMENT - CHATHAM CO.
Dwelling/Family: 13/14
Richardson, Quaintain - 34- M -Farmer- North Carolina
Richardson, Susan - 32- F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Amos - 10- M-
North Carolina
Richardson, Julia M. - 8- F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Jesse M. - 5- M-
North Carolina
Richardson, Mary B.- 3- F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Harman B.- 1- M-
North Carolina
Meacham, Harriett - 16-F-
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 16/17
Richardson, Henry J. 24-M- Farmer- North Carolina
Richardson, Barbary 24-F-
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 17/18
Richardson, Samuel 73-M- Cooper- North Carolina
Richardson, Rachel 69-F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Jemima 27-F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Miley 17-F-
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 52/53
Richardson, John 40-M- Blacksmith North Carolina
Richardson, Jincy 32-F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Elizabeth 9-F-
North Carolina
Richardson, Manly 7-M-
North Carolina
Richardson, Minerva 5-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Carney 4-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Rozanna 2-F
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 58/59
Richardson, Jesse 30-M-Farmer-500- North Carolina
Richardson, Mary L. 25-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Louisa F. 3-F
North Carolina
Richardson, William 26-M-Farmer- North
Carolina
Richardson, Isaac 58-M-Farmer-200- North Carolina
Richardson, Rachel 58-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Elizabeth 25-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Nancy 20-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Wady A. 15-F
North Carolina
Mann, Siney
6-F
North Carolina twin
Mann, Martha A. 6-F
North Carolina twin
Dwelling/Family: 128/129
Richardson, Amos 54-M-Farmer-600 North
Carolina
Richardson, Frances 54-F
North Carolina
Copeland, Milly 17-F
North Carolina
Copeland, Basil M. 14-M
North Carolina
Pickett, Amos 19-M-Farmer
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 175/176
Richardson, Edward 29-M-Farmer
North Carolina
Richardson, Sarah C. 21-F
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 329/330
Richardson, James 36-M-Cooper-
North Carolina
Richardson, Tempy 37-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Adeline 16-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Samuel 13-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Rachel 12-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Nancy 10-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Thomas 9-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Edward 7-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Alfred 3-M
North Carolina
Richardson, William 4-M
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 331/332
Richardson, Isaac 43-M-Blacksmith- North
Carolina
Richardson, Nancy 43-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Pheraby 17-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Samuel 16-M-Farmer
North Carolina
Richardson, John 15-M-Farmer
North Carolina
Richardson, William H. H. -10-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Polly
6-F North Carolina
Richardson, Susan
3-F North Carolina
Richardson,
Elbridge 1-M
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 427/428
Richardson, Edmund 51-M-Blacksmith- North Carolina
Richardson, Hannah 46-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Elihu 24-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Jemima 22-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Frederick 19-M-Farmer- North
Carolina
Richardson, Aaron G. 17-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Lucy 16-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Samuel 14-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Noah 12-M
North Carolina
Richardson, Martha E. 10-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Julia 7-F
North Carolina
Richardson, Newton 2-M
North Carolina
Dwelling/Family: 1166/1167
Stout, Jesse 52-M- Farmer-
50
Stout, Sarah 46-F
Stout, David C. 13-M
Stout, Sarah A. 11-F
Stout, Sam'l G. 6-M
Stout, Dolly 3-F
Richardson, John P.6-M
1850 Census - LOWER REGIMENT OF CHATHAM CO.
Dwelling/Family: 690/690
Miliken, Jesse 55-M- Farmer-
1,500 NC
Miliken, Mahala 32-F
NC
Miliken, Mary E. 4-F
NC
Miliken, Eliza 3-F
NC
Miliken, John 1-M
NC
Richardson, Jane 19-F
NC
Jesse Richardson - Will, dated 5 Sept., 1898. Probated,
1899
Wife - Frances A. Richardson - Daughter, Eliza Perry has had share
of
estate. other three children, Thomas Henry Richardson, Margaret Justice,
Louiza Mann. Jesse was guardian to Willie A. Stafford.
Executor, Frank C. Poe.
Signed with "X"
Witness: R. H. Hayes and Frank C. Poe.
