This might clear up some questions. I might be able to shed a little more light on this, but will need time to browse thru my old vs. new files to see if anything was missed. [Jenne is a typo in one of the online records. The name is actually Jennings.] -------------------------------------- James Cundiff and Mary Richardson; married on 8 March 1846 by Joseph Moon, JP Valle Twp. at Jefferson Co., Mo.; the hand written index has James Condiff William J. Richardson married Mary Cundiff, the daughter of James Cundiff. -This is James Cundiff who married Roberts mother, Mary Jennings Richardson. Mary Jennings died Jun 1896. Curtis R. Richardson of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Alida Williams of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; These parties have their parents written consent; 31 August 1883 license; married on 2 September 1883 by Eld. I. B. Dodson, Elder of the Church of Christ at Peter Williams, Jefferson Co., Mo. William H. Ogle of Central Twp. Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Susannah Richardson of Central Twp., Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; The above named Susannah Richardson has her father's written consent hereto; 23 December 1885 license; married on 23 December 1885 by R. A. Elkins, Judge of Probate at Wm. Ogle's, Jefferson Co., Mo. Robert Richardson married Nancy Williams August 1862. Nancy Richardson- buried in the Stroup cemetery ---------CUNDIFF Info--------- James & Mary Cundiff -> parents of -> James Marion Cundiff b 1848 & Cynthia b 1848 -> parents of -> Mary Cundiff Richardson b 1872 --------RICHARDSON Info----------- Andrew & Mary (Jennings) Richardson's son: Robert Richardson (b. 1842-1912 MO) m. (Aug. 1862) Nancy Williams (b. 1844-1862 MO Stroup cemetery) Children: Curtis RICHARDSON b. 1863-1948 m.(Sept. 1883) Alida Williams d. 1943) Child: Ethel (1889-1918) William L. RICHARDSON b. 1866-1908 (m. Mary Cundiff, daughter of James Marion Cundiff). Mary RICHARDSON b. 1867 m. OGLE Susan RICHARDSON b. 1870 m.(Dec 1885) William H. OGLE Lillie RICHARDSON b. 1873 m. WELKINSON Rosa RICHARDSON b. 1876 -1901 m.(4/19/1899) David Austin MOON 1872 -1949 Adams Cemetery, French Village, MO. Children: Elmer, Homer, William, Lattie (Mrs. H.V. Billington) Daisie RICHARDSON b. 1879 m. BUREN [According to Art B., there was another son Charles, who married Effie Papin. This is a new name to me.] The above married names are known thru marriages, obits, estate info and other correspondence. Marriages quickly pulled from my files: Curtis R. Richardson of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Alida Williams of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; These parties have their parents written consent; 31 August 1883 license; married on 2 September 1883 by Eld. I. B. Dodson, Elder of the Church of Christ at Peter Williams, Jefferson Co., Mo. William H. Ogle of Central Twp. Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Susannah Richardson of Central Twp., Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; The above named Susannah Richardson has her father's written consent hereto; 23 December 1885 license; married on 23 December 1885 by R. A. Elkins, Judge of Probate at Wm. Ogle's, Jefferson Co., Mo. ------------------------------- The Richardson's were listed in the JUNE 1900 Jefferson County Census, Central Township South Part; Father-In-Law, Jas. Cundiff was living with the family. RICHARDSON, WM. L. 1865 35 MO-MO-MO FARMER MARY 1872 27 m.6yrs. 4/3 MO-MO-MO WARREN E. 1893 07 S MO-MO-MO BERTHAD 1896 04 S MO-MO-MO LAURA M. 1897 02 S MO-MO-MO CUNDIFF, JAS. FatherInLaw MO-KY-VA DAY LABORER All Children of William Richardson and Mary Cundiff: Warren E. Richardson b. May 15, 1892 - d. Jan. 30, 1934* Berthad Richardson b 1896 Laura Richardson b 1897 Mellor Richardson ? after 1900 census George Richardson ? after 1900 census Lillian Richardson Leas? Clerc b 1906 (married after 1920 census); Callie Richardson b 1908 d. 1908 Per William's father, Robert Richardson's 1912 probate, William's (dec'd) living heirs were: Warren, Bertha, Laura, Mellor, George and Lillie. - *As of 1920, Warren was not married. Transcribed from Deaths from Jefferson County Newspapers 1866 - 1920: Book 2, Page 52 Richardson, William J. - died December 22, 1908. He was born April 11, 1866 to Robert and Nancy Richardson, and married to Mary Cundiff on July 7, 1892. Mr. Richardson, who was only 42 years old, leaves six children to mourn his death. Richardson, Mary 9/23/1872-7/10/1908 Hematite Methodist Parents: James M. & Anna Richardson, Callie 5/01/1908- 7/10/1908 Hematite Methodist Parents: William J & Mary Lillian Richardson (b. 1906) was only 2 years old when her parents and a sister died. Her grandparents were Cundiffs and Richardsons. Tracing what happened to Lillian Richardson after her parent's deaths: 1910 Jefferson County Census Household of John and Amy LeRoy, ages 68 and 58: -Lilly Richardson, 4 yrs. old, "waif" NOTE: LeRoy lived next to Martin and Mary Ogle and daughter, Edith in 1910. (This was Lillian's aunt/uncle. It is unknown how the name LeRoy connects to the family, if at all.) NOTE: John LeRoy died three years later, when Lily was just 7 years old. "LeRoy, John C. - died at his home near DeSoto August 1913. He leaves his wife, a daughter and a son to mourn his death. His funeral was under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge....." [Children were: Lorenah b. 1870, Albert b. 1872, Henry L. born 1874.] 1920 Jefferson County Census Amy LeRoy, age 74 Lillie, daughter, age 15 Note: Still living next to Martin and Mary Ogle and daughter, Edith. Burials: Notice the difference in Amny's last names used on the records: LeRoy & Leah. After checking census records, Amy was married to John LeRoy, and Amy's mother, Elizabeth was only married to David Evans. Lillian was married twice - once was to Leas/Leah or was it LeRoy? LeRoy Amy L. 1852 - 1932 De Soto City LeRoy John G. 1846 - 1913 De Soto City Leah LeRoy Amny Jan 08 1852 Feb 11 1932 De Soto City Mothershead Age: 80 yrs, 1 mo, 2 days; Parents: David B. & Elizabeth (Kishoban) Evans ----------------------- DIED - JENNINGS - At Three Rivers, Ste. Genevieve county, Mo., October 7, 1884, Mr. Alexander S. JENNINGS.       He was born in the State of Mississippi December 11, 1812, and moved to the Missouri in 1824.  In 1832 he embraced religion, united with the Three Rivers Baptist church, and was baptized by Elder Joseph CUNDIFF the same year, and was chosen clerk of the church, which office he filled until his death....  --------------------------- Subj: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson  Date: 3/10/2007 8:08:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: green-dm@sbcglobal.net ve been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the 1840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old.  I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew?    In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census.   I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew.   Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father?  Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated.   Thanks,   Darlene Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote:   What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? Subj: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson  Date: 3/11/2007 1:34:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: stlmojbjohnston@yahoo.com According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845.  His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith.      According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children.  James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death.      Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died.  If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her.   But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff.      I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck.   Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record.   I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois.      Hope this has been a little help.   Subj: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson  Date: 3/11/2007 From: abehrens@ix.netcom.com There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne).  It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Robert Richardson's death cert was witnessed by his son Charles.  Charles' death cert is also on the Mo SoS site and shows him born 25 Mar 1882 and dying 3 Nov 1951 in DeSoto, buried Woodlawn Cemetery.  Father: Robert Richardson, Mother: Nancy Williams, Wife: Effie Papin. And this is probably Robert's wife Nancy: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/deaths.asp?id=82808 Died  06/28/1885 5am, 41 years old, buried Shoup Graveyard, Hematite? -Art B. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

I have been watching this discussion with interest, as I am interested in the RICHARDSON family of Jefferson county. Does anyone have information on the ancestry or first wife of Absalom RICHARDSON of Meramec Twp? Also interested in his descendants. Dan -----Original Message----- From: AlterIdem1@aol.com To: green-dm@sbcglobal.net Cc: mojeffer@rootsweb.com Sent: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne-[JENNINGS]- son Robert Richardson This might clear up some questions. I might be able to shed a little more light on this, but will need time to browse thru my old vs. new files to see if anything was missed. [Jenne is a typo in one of the online records. The name is actually Jennings.] -------------------------------------- James Cundiff and Mary Richardson; married on 8 March 1846 by Joseph Moon, JP Valle Twp. at Jefferson Co., Mo.; the hand written index has James Condiff William J. Richardson married Mary Cundiff, the daughter of James Cundiff. -This is James Cundiff who married Roberts mother, Mary Jennings Richardson. Mary Jennings died Jun 1896. Curtis R. Richardson of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Alida Williams of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; These parties have their parents written consent; 31 August 1883 license; married on 2 September 1883 by Eld. I. B. Dodson, Elder of the Church of Christ at Peter Williams, Jefferson Co., Mo. William H. Ogle of Central Twp. Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Susannah Richardson of Central Twp., Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; The above named Susannah Richardson has her father's written consent hereto; 23 December 1885 license; married on 23 December 1885 by R. A. Elkins, Judge of Probate at Wm. Ogle's, Jefferson Co., Mo. Robert Richardson married Nancy Williams August 1862. Nancy Richardson- buried in the Stroup cemetery ---------CUNDIFF Info--------- James & Mary Cundiff -> parents of -> James Marion Cundiff b 1848 & Cynthia b 1848 -> parents of -> Mary Cundiff Richardson b 1872 --------RICHARDSON Info----------- Andrew & Mary (Jennings) Richardson's son: Robert Richardson (b. 1842-1912 MO) m. (Aug. 1862) Nancy Williams (b. 1844-1862 MO Stroup cemetery) Children: Curtis RICHARDSON b. 1863-1948 m.(Sept. 1883) Alida Williams d. 1943) Child: Ethel (1889-1918) William L. RICHARDSON b. 1866-1908 (m. Mary Cundiff, daughter of James Marion Cundiff). Mary RICHARDSON b. 1867 m. OGLE Susan RICHARDSON b. 1870 m.(Dec 1885) William H. OGLE Lillie RICHARDSON b. 1873 m. WELKINSON Rosa RICHARDSON b. 1876 -1901 m.(4/19/1899) David Austin MOON 1872 -1949 Adams Cemetery, French Village, MO. Children: Elmer, Homer, William, Lattie (Mrs. H.V. Billington) Daisie RICHARDSON b. 1879 m. BUREN [According to Art B., there was another son Charles, who married Effie Papin. This is a new name to me.] The above married names are known thru marriages, obits, estate info and other correspondence. Marriages quickly pulled from my files: Curtis R. Richardson of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Alida Williams of Hematite, Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; These parties have their parents written consent; 31 August 1883 license; married on 2 September 1883 by Eld. I. B. Dodson, Elder of the Church of Christ at Peter Williams, Jefferson Co., Mo. William H. Ogle of Central Twp. Jefferson Co., Mo. over 21; Miss Susannah Richardson of Central Twp., Jefferson Co., Mo. under 18; The above named Susannah Richardson has her father's written consent hereto; 23 December 1885 license; married on 23 December 1885 by R. A. Elkins, Judge of Probate at Wm. Ogle's, Jefferson Co., Mo. ------------------------------- The Richardson's were listed in the JUNE 1900 Jefferson County Census, Central Township South Part; Father-In-Law, Jas. Cundiff was living with the family. RICHARDSON, WM. L. 1865 35 MO-MO-MO FARMER MARY 1872 27 m.6yrs. 4/3 MO-MO-MO WARREN E. 1893 07 S MO-MO-MO BERTHAD 1896 04 S MO-MO-MO LAURA M. 1897 02 S MO-MO-MO CUNDIFF, JAS. FatherInLaw MO-KY-VA DAY LABORER All Children of William Richardson and Mary Cundiff: Warren E. Richardson b. May 15, 1892 - d. Jan. 30, 1934* Berthad Richardson b 1896 Laura Richardson b 1897 Mellor Richardson ? after 1900 census George Richardson ? after 1900 census Lillian Richardson Leas? Clerc b 1906 (married after 1920 census); Callie Richardson b 1908 d. 1908 Per William's father, Robert Richardson's 1912 probate, William's (dec'd) living heirs were: Warren, Bertha, Laura, Mellor, George and Lillie. - *As of 1920, Warren was not married. Transcribed from Deaths from Jefferson County Newspapers 1866 - 1920: Book 2, Page 52 Richardson, William J. - died December 22, 1908. He was born April 11, 1866 to Robert and Nancy Richardson, and married to Mary Cundiff on July 7, 1892. Mr. Richardson, who was only 42 years old, leaves six children to mourn his death. Richardson, Mary 9/23/1872-7/10/1908 Hematite Methodist Parents: James M. & Anna Richardson, Callie 5/01/1908- 7/10/1908 Hematite Methodist Parents: William J & Mary Lillian Richardson (b. 1906) was only 2 years old when her parents and a sister died. Her grandparents were Cundiffs and Richardsons. Tracing what happened to Lillian Richardson after her parent's deaths: 1910 Jefferson County Census Household of John and Amy LeRoy, ages 68 and 58: -Lilly Richardson, 4 yrs. old, "waif" NOTE: LeRoy lived next to Martin and Mary Ogle and daughter, Edith in 1910. (This was Lillian's aunt/uncle. It is unknown how the name LeRoy connects to the family, if at all.) NOTE: John LeRoy died three years later, when Lily was just 7 years old. "LeRoy, John C. - died at his home near DeSoto August 1913. He leaves his wife, a daughter and a son to mourn his death. His funeral was under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge....." [Children were: Lorenah b. 1870, Albert b. 1872, Henry L. born 1874.] 1920 Jefferson County Census Amy LeRoy, age 74 Lillie, daughter, age 15 Note: Still living next to Martin and Mary Ogle and daughter, Edith. Burials: Notice the difference in Amny's last names used on the records: LeRoy & Leah. After checking census records, Amy was married to John LeRoy, and Amy's mother, Elizabeth was only married to David Evans. Lillian was married twice - once was to Leas/Leah or was it LeRoy? LeRoy Amy L. 1852 - 1932 De Soto City LeRoy John G. 1846 - 1913 De Soto City Leah LeRoy Amny Jan 08 1852 Feb 11 1932 De Soto City Mothershead Age: 80 yrs, 1 mo, 2 days; Parents: David B. & Elizabeth (Kishoban) Evans ----------------------- DIED - JENNINGS - At Three Rivers, Ste. Genevieve county, Mo., October 7, 1884, Mr. Alexander S. JENNINGS. He was born in the State of Mississippi December 11, 1812, and moved to the Missouri in 1824. In 1832 he embraced religion, united with the Three Rivers Baptist church, and was baptized by Elder Joseph CUNDIFF the same year, and was chosen clerk of the church, which office he filled until his death.... --------------------------- Subj: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Date: 3/10/2007 8:08:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: green-dm@sbcglobal.net ve been told Robert Richardson (23apr1832-11apr1912) was the son of Andrew and Mary Jenne Richardson. Going through the 1840 census I found Andrew (40-50) and a Wife (20-30) plus 2 females -5, there are no sons. In 1840 Robert would have been about 8 yrs. old. I also checked marriage records (internet). I noticed a lot of Richardsons in Franklin and Washington Co's. Am I looking at the wrong Andrew? In 1850 Mary is now living in the home of Thomas and Isabella Christopher and has children: Nancy G.-14, Palina -12, Elizabeth -8, William -5 and Andrew -4. I believe this is the Andrew from the 1840 census. I also found Mary Richardson, who married James Cundiff married him on 8mar1846 in Valle Twnp. so either I have the wrong Mary and James or the wrong Andrew. Can anyone tell me if this Mary and James are his mother and step-father? Any help with Robert's history would be appreciated. Thanks, Darlene Art Behrens <abehrens@ix.netcom.com> wrote: What makes you think Andrew who is 4 in 1850 can be the same Andrew who is 40-50 in 1840? Subj: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Date: 3/11/2007 1:34:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: stlmojbjohnston@yahoo.com According to Andrew Richardson's probate file, he died before February 5th, 1845. His wife, Mary, was appointed original administrator, but she relinquished that right, and turned over her husband's probate to be administered by Jonathan Smith. According to probate files on Andrew, James Cundiff was appointed guardian of Andrew's children. James and Mary were married approximately 13 months after Andrew's death. Now, I haven't been able to find James Cundiff in the 1850 census, so I'm not sure if he died. If the Mary Richardson living with Thomas and Isabella Christopher in 1850 is Andrew's widow, then I would assume that Mary and Mr. Cundiff got a quick divorce, or he left her. But again, these are assumptions at this point, as facts need to be found on James Cundiff. I tried to find the maiden name of Isabella Christopher to see if she was related to Mary, but have had no luck. Isabella was married previously before marrying Thomas, and I can't find that marriage record. I would assume Isabella originally was married in Illinois. Hope this has been a little help. Subj: Re: [MOJEFFER] Andrew Richardson/Mary Jenne son Robert Richardson Date: 3/11/2007 From: abehrens@ix.netcom.com There is a death cert on the Mo SoS site for Robert Richardson dying 11 Apr 1912 but showing his birth date as 28 Apr 1842 (not 23apr1832) and listing parents as Andy Richardson & Mary Jennings (not Jenne). It shows he was buried in the M.O. Cemetery in Hematite. Robert Richardson's death cert was witnessed by his son Charles. Charles' death cert is also on the Mo SoS site and shows him born 25 Mar 1882 and dying 3 Nov 1951 in DeSoto, buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Father: Robert Richardson, Mother: Nancy Williams, Wife: Effie Papin. And this is probably Robert's wife Nancy: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/birthdeath/deaths.asp?id=82808 Died 06/28/1885 5am, 41 years old, buried Shoup Graveyard, Hematite? -Art B. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MOJEFFER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.