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Richardson, Richard A. Sr.

Richardson, Richard A. Sr.

Male 1831 - 1862  (31 years)

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  • Name Richardson, Richard A. 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Nickname Dick 
    Birth 1831  Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Peak Creek District 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1850  Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Census 1860  Peck Creek District, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Military From 4 Oct 1861 to 10 Mar 1862  [3
    in the 6th Co., N. C. Infantry (CSA) in the Civil War 
    • He served as a Private in the Union army, according to a return by his widow for the 1890 veteran's census; this census entry was incorrect, however. On 29 Aug 1914, "Elender Sturgill Richardson" submitted an application (#3622) to the state of Kentucky for a Confederate Soldier's and Widow's Pension, which listed his service in 6th Co., N.C. Infantry.
    Death 10 Mar 1862  Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I5754  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2021 

    Father Richardson, James J.,   b. 8 Feb 1797, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jul 1882, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Gentry, Mary Elizabeth,   b. 13 Apr 1804, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1888, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F37790  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sturgill, Eleanor,   b. 1831, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1917, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Marriage 5 May 1850  Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Children 
    +1. Richardson, John Campbell,   b. 10 May 1857, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Sep 1936, Knott, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
    +2. Richardson, Andrew J.,   b. 22 Jun 1859   d. 26 Nov 1943, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)
    +3. Richardson, Richard A. Jr.,   b. 28 Mar 1862, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Apr 1942, Letcher, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
    Family ID F2524  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
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    Peak Creek District - 1831 - Ashe, North Carolina, United States
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    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1850 - Ashe, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 5 May 1850 - Jefferson, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1860 - Peck Creek District, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Mar 1862 - Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Goldsboro, Wayne, North Carolina, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S184231] Richd Richardson in household of James Richardson, "United States Census, 1850".

    2. [S184232] Richard Richardson, "United States Census, 1860".

    3. [S184233] Richard Richardson, "United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890".

    4. [S184230] Richard Richardson, "North Carolina Marriages, 1759-1979".

    5. [S184235] Nellie Stergill, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 ".