William Richardson1 
b. 1734, d. 1 February 1814
William Richardson|b. 1734\nd. 1 Feb 1814|p3212.htm|John Richardson|b. c 1712|p3204.htm|Hannah (—?—) (Richardson)||p3211.htm|William Richardson|b. c 1680|p3202.htm|Martha (—?—) (Richardson)|d. 8 Jan 1748/49|p3203.htm|||||||
3rd great-granduncle of William Lemuel Horn Jr.
5th great-granduncle of Laura Jane Munson.
- Family Background:
- Horn and Allied Families
William Richardson was born in 1734 in Johnston County, North Carolina.1 He was the son of John Richardson and Hannah (—?—) (Richardson).1 He married Mildred Robertson circa 1760.1 He died on 1 February 1814 in Johnston County, North Carolina.1
Additional Data
William Richardson appeared on the 1790 U.S. Census in Johnston County, North Carolina. In his household were two male 16 and over; four males under 16; two females; six slaves.2 
William Richardson appeared on the 1800 U.S. Census in Johnston County, North Carolina. In his household were one male 0-9; one male 10-15; two males 16-25; one male 45 and over; one female 0-9; one female 26-44; one female 45 and over; sixteen slaves.3
William Richardson was mentioned in his father John Richardson's will dated 27 October 1802 in Johnston County, North Carolina.4
William Richardson appeared on the 1810 U.S. Census in Johnston County, North Carolina. In his household were one male 45 and older; one female 45 and older; fourteen slaves.5
William Richardson made his will 1 December 1818 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He bequeathed to wife Mildred (Lands and plantation where I now live, except hereafter mentioned, during her lifetime; Negro girl Cherry, Ned, Old Jim, Vilette, Terry and Willis); Son Mabry (after death of wife; Negro Sam); Son John (1 tract of land on East side of Little River, 3 or 4 acres, adjoining John Richardson plantation, taken up by me; Negros Will, Clary, Temp, Nazra; Blacksmith tools); Daughter Patience Robertson (1 Negro Jim); Son Allen (Negro woman Cate); Milly Richardson daughter of Joseph (1 Negro girl Gilly); Josiah Pridgen son of Joel Pridgen (1 Negro boy Handy); William Richardson son of Mabry (Negro Cherry, after death of wife); Executor to sell sufficient stock to pay just debts, remaining estate to wife during her lifetime, then to son Mabry. Executor-Joseph Richardson. Witness-Susanna (X) Perkins, Rhoda (X) Jones. Signed William (X) Richardson.6
William Richardson appeared on the 1800 U.S. Census in Johnston County, North Carolina. In his household were one male 0-9; one male 10-15; two males 16-25; one male 45 and over; one female 0-9; one female 26-44; one female 45 and over; sixteen slaves.3
William Richardson was mentioned in his father John Richardson's will dated 27 October 1802 in Johnston County, North Carolina.4
William Richardson appeared on the 1810 U.S. Census in Johnston County, North Carolina. In his household were one male 45 and older; one female 45 and older; fourteen slaves.5
William Richardson made his will 1 December 1818 in Johnston County, North Carolina. He bequeathed to wife Mildred (Lands and plantation where I now live, except hereafter mentioned, during her lifetime; Negro girl Cherry, Ned, Old Jim, Vilette, Terry and Willis); Son Mabry (after death of wife; Negro Sam); Son John (1 tract of land on East side of Little River, 3 or 4 acres, adjoining John Richardson plantation, taken up by me; Negros Will, Clary, Temp, Nazra; Blacksmith tools); Daughter Patience Robertson (1 Negro Jim); Son Allen (Negro woman Cate); Milly Richardson daughter of Joseph (1 Negro girl Gilly); Josiah Pridgen son of Joel Pridgen (1 Negro boy Handy); William Richardson son of Mabry (Negro Cherry, after death of wife); Executor to sell sufficient stock to pay just debts, remaining estate to wife during her lifetime, then to son Mabry. Executor-Joseph Richardson. Witness-Susanna (X) Perkins, Rhoda (X) Jones. Signed William (X) Richardson.6
Children of William Richardson and Mildred Robertson
- Joseph Clement Richardson+1 b. 19 Jan 1774, d. 3 Nov 1840
- William Richardson+1 b. c 1775, d. 9 Dec 1842
- Mabry Richardson+1 b. c 1781, d. 15 Oct 1818
- Patience Richardson1 b. c 1782
- Allen Richardson+1 b. 1783, d. 19 Aug 1845
- John Richardson+1 b. c 1784
Citations
- [S542] Clois Burton Richardson, online <http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/i/c/…>, Richardson (9824 Bancroft Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76126-3205), downloaded 2004.
- [S548] William Richardson household, 1790 U.S. Census, Johnston County, North Carolina, page 476; National Archives micropublication M637, roll 7.
- [S577] William Richardson household, 1800 U.S. Census, Johnston County, North Carolina, page 754; National Archives micropublication M32, roll 31.
- [S542] Clois Burton Richardson, 2004, citing Johnston Co. NC Will Book 1: 137.
- [S578] Wm Richardson Sr. household, 1810 U.S. Census, Johnston County, North Carolina, page 237; National Archives micropublication M252, roll 40.
- [S542] Clois Burton Richardson, 2004, citing Johnston County Will Book 1 Page 231.
