Pam, thanks for answering my query. Sorry, I cannot get the site that you sent. Any suggestions? Margaret

Pam, I am interested in anything you might share on my 5xg-grandparents. Particularly John's parents and their son Jonathan. Thanks, John R ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pam Richardson" <pbrsn@erols.com> To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 9:36 PM Subject: [RICHARDSON] John and Leatice Richardson > Try web site > www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/l/Rita-M-Collier/index.htms.% > Follow her Morgan link. This site is two years old. > If you have any trouble, contact me. I have a file on > John and Leatice Richardson. > > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L > >

Thanks for writing. Do you have any background information for John Richardson? I did not know that Letitia's maiden name was Morgan. Do you have information on them? Margaret >I am working on this family. I descend from Old John Richardson and his > wife Letitia Morgan Richardson through their son William Richardson who > married Jane Bobbitt. They moved to Pulaski County Kentucky and then on > to > Rush and Boone Counties in Indiana. > > Janice Shives > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Margaret Christensen" <mardarch@fmctc.com> > To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 12:31 PM > Subject: [RICHARDSON] Richardson / Walter > > >> Is anyone on the list working on the Richardson - Walter lines of Grayson > / >> Montgomery / Carroll lines in Virginia? >> I have a James Walter married Letitia Richardson who went to Highland >> County ,Ohio. then to Fulton & Knox County, Illinois. >> >> Margaret >> >> >> ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== >> To use the Richardson Query Board: >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson >> To review Archived messages: >> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L >> >> > > > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.3 - Release Date: 3/25/2005 > >

I am working on this family. I descend from Old John Richardson and his wife Letitia Morgan Richardson through their son William Richardson who married Jane Bobbitt. They moved to Pulaski County Kentucky and then on to Rush and Boone Counties in Indiana. Janice Shives ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margaret Christensen" <mardarch@fmctc.com> To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 12:31 PM Subject: [RICHARDSON] Richardson / Walter > Is anyone on the list working on the Richardson - Walter lines of Grayson / > Montgomery / Carroll lines in Virginia? > I have a James Walter married Letitia Richardson who went to Highland > County ,Ohio. then to Fulton & Knox County, Illinois. > > Margaret > > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L > >

This Obit is different from the one in the Muskogee Daily Phoenix The McIntosh County Democrat January 27, 2005 Charley Marvin Goines 1919-2005 Charley Marvin Goines, 85, of Checotah, died Thursday January 20, 2005 in Muskogee. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday January 25, 2005, at the Checotah Church of Christ, officiated by Brother Everett Dunn. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Mr. Goines was born February 18, 1919 in Hackett, Arkansas to Jim and Molly (Richardson) Goines. He was untied in marriage to Rosa Williams on Dec. 4, 1939 at Checotah, she preceded him in death in 1995. He was a member of the Checotah Church of Christ, a carpenter, farmer, rancher and a champion horseshoe thrower. He is survived by one daughter, Marvelene Borovetz , two granddaughters Kandee Brovetz both of Muskogee, Karee Brovetz Pyeatt of Okla. City,. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Casketbearers for the services were: Jack Ronnie and Tommie Anson, J.E. Williams, Pat Knoy, Mike Frisbie, Tim and Bobby Frame. Honorary Casketbearers were; Dewey Wright, Ted Rowell,Frank Borovetz, Bill Sharp, Donald Dowdy, Junior Minnick, Keith Jones, Wesley (Beaver) Richards. Gary Osborne, Norman Lane, and Rick Smith Shelley D. McBride~Lynch P.O. Box 237 Checotah, Ok 74426 leesh@mytownisp.com Shelley D. McBride~Lynch P.O. Box 237 Checotah, Ok 74426 leesh@mytownisp.com

Is anyone on the list working on the Richardson - Walter lines of Grayson / Montgomery / Carroll lines in Virginia? I have a James Walter married Letitia Richardson who went to Highland County ,Ohio. then to Fulton & Knox County, Illinois. Margaret

To clarify my line of Richardsons: (Note: 1 thru 4 are brothers and sister; I have no information on their parents) 1. John Richardson, b. Nov. 16, 1756. (more below; info on this Richardson branch provided by Shelley Juberian) 2. Nathan Richardson, b. 1760, Coventry, Tolland, CT. (more below) 3. William Richardson, b. July 22, 1784. (no more info) 4. Rhoda Richardson, b. Dec. 31, 1785. (no more info) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1. John Richardson, m. Phebe Murdock. She was b. Oct. 15, 1776. Child of John and Phebe: John Richardson, b. Sep. 18, 1803. He m. Delia McCulloch. She was b. Oct. 13, 1807, in Bennington Co, VT. Children of John and Delia: Lay Whitney Richardson, b. Dec. 25, 1830 Eliza Esther Richardson, b. Feb. 9, 1883 Ellen Richardson, b. Marc 23, 1837; d. Mar 29, 1828, Defiance Co., OH. Louisa Richardson, b. 1838 George Newton Richardson, b. July 29, 1841 Cerintha Richardson, b. Nov. 13, 1843; d. April 1853 in OH Susan Richardson, b. 1844 John C. Richardson, b. Dec. 6, 1847; d. Jan. 19, 1848 2. Nathan Richardson, m. Elizabeth Powell. Child of Nathan and Elizabeth: Seth Richardson, b. Oct. 20, 1788, in Manchester, Bennington, VT; d. Apr. 22, 1843, in NY; m. Clarissa Farwell in VT. She was b. Dec. 2, 1797 in Vt and died Oct. 4, 1847, in WI. Children of Seth and Clarissa: Hiram S. Richardson, b. 1826 in Camden, Oneida Co., NY; d. Jan. 8, 1894, in White Bear lake, Ramsey Co., MN. He m. Emily Louise Lewis, b. May 1834 in VT; d. Jan. 31, 1909, in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. Children of Hiram and Emily: George Lewis Richardson Evangeline Siren Richardson Charles Richardson (note: George and Evangeline d. in WA; Charles d.in MN) John E. Richardson, b. July 19, 1831, m. Apr. 15, 1858 Rosetta Bowdle, b. 1841 in OH. (no more info on this branch) Julius E. Richardson, b. Mar. 10, 1834, in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY; d. Jan. 24, 1919, in Marquette, Marquette Co., MI. He m. Harriet E.; she was b. abt 1845. Children of Julius and Harriet: Arthur J. Richardson Sam Richardson Bessie Richardson Bert R. Richardson Earl C. Richardson (note: I believe that Earl and/or Bert moved to Huntsville, AL) Seth Farwell Richardson (my great grandfather, he was a Civil War Veteran), b. Aug. 31, 1836, in Canton, St. Lawrence, NY; d. Jan. 22, 1902, in White Bear Beach, Ramsey, MN. He m. Orpha M. Blanchard on Aug. 26, 1865, in Potsdam, St. Lawrence, NY. She was b. Jan. 26, 1845 in Morrisonville, Clinton, NY, and d. March 13, 1939, in White Bear lake, Ramsey, MN. Children of Seth F. and Orpha: Frank Elmer Richardson Cora May Richardson Ernest Farwell Richardson Hiram Marcello Richardson Ella Alzina Richardson (my grandmother, m. Thomas G. Wilde) Anna B. Richardson I have a lot more information about Seth Farwell Richardson's line if anyone is interested. Send me an email and I'll respond privately. Tom

At 02:29 PM 3/24/2005, you wrote: >Through my Richardson contacts I have learned that my g,g grandfather Seth >Richardson's father was Nathan Richardson, b. 1760 in Coventry, Tolland >Co., CT. His siblings were: John, b. Nov. 16, 1756; William, b. July 22, >1784; and Rhoda, b. Dec. 31, 1785. I do not have any information on their >father or mother > >One of my contacts has an extensive listing of descendants of the above >John Richardson > >Nathan Richardson m. Elizabeth Powell. I have no further information on >Nathan and Elizabeth's offspring except that of my g,g grandfather, Seth. Tom, Were these Seth Sr.'s siblings, or the siblings of Nathan--as I read your sentence, I interpret them to be Seth's? Let me get to my real question (the one I have been asking anyone and everyone discussing NE Richardsons of the late 18th/early 19th century): Does ANYONE have/know anything about a Betsey Richardson, b. July 1783. She married Joseph Jones, possibly in Wardsboro, VT; moved to Chautauqua, NY before early 1820s, probably with the move of the whole John Jones clan. Richardson may NOT have been her maiden name--could have been married to a Richardson before marrying Joseph Jones. So I am looking for Richardson widows as well. I notice that your Nathan was married to an Elizabeth Powell, but she would be too old for my "Betsey." Any and all help appreciated. Bob Robert W. Strong <><><>"Things are more like they are right now strong@ischool.utexas.edu<><><><>than they have ever been."

At 10:40 AM 3/21/2005, you wrote: >My great grandfather was Seth F. Richardson (b. 31 Aug 1836 in Canton, St. >Lawrence Co., NY) son of Seth Richardson (b. 20 Oct 1788 in Bennington, >Manchester Co., VT) and Clarissa Farwell (b. 2 Dec 1797 in Vermont). Seth >Sr. died in 1843 in NY Tom, Do you know of any siblings for Seth, Sr. or his family of origin??? Thanks, Bob Strong Robert W. Strong <><><>"Things are more like they are right now strong@ischool.utexas.edu<><><><>than they have ever been."

Elaine, Many thanks for the response--even a "I don't have her" is a good response, since I can look elsewhere. And for the suggestions. I pretty well know where she is in Chautauqua Cnty (Buried in Kiantone Cemetery with her Jones in-laws!); what I cannot find about her is where she came from and her family before she married Joseph Jones. Since Joseph came to Chautauqua with his father, John Jones and the rest of the extended Jones family (including spouses), it seems reasonable that she might have come from Wardboro, VT with the rest of the Jones clan. Will just keep looking, Thanks, Bob Strong At 05:36 PM 3/20/2005, you wrote: >Sorry, no. I have a few "Fairbanks" people in my data but almost a >century too early and in the Sherborn, Mass area...and none associated >with Richardson. Moreover, two-thirds of my women are named either >Eunice or Mary, with not a Betsey/Elizabeth to be found! Do you have >access to the 1835 New York State census to look for Betsey? That State >census, combined with the 1830 and 1840 Federal ones, has been helpful to >me. Good luck. Robert W. Strong <><><>"Things are more like they are right now strong@ischool.utexas.edu<><><><>than they have ever been."

I've "rescued" an old photograph of George E. RICHARDSON of Lowell, Massachusetts which was take at the J. E. Purdy & Co. Studio in Boston, MA. In addition to his name, someone has written "'97", leading me to believe that he graduated from college in 1897. The photograph was recovered with others belonging to Tufts College/University graduates so I'm assuming that he also attended this school I'm hoping to locate someone from the family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

Tom, you'll soon discover that "dcrichardson" is an active participant of this very mailing list. I believe your reference work may be JA Vinton's Richardson Memorial, which details the 3 brothers you mention plus another John (of Medfield) which is my line, and at least one other Richardson. The Vinton works are available in book form as well as CD from numerous sources, including the person you're seeking. Not long ago, we had a discussion in these pages about "plugging" particular sources for documents, etc. Perhaps if you reviewed the archives, you'd find what you're looking for! Gary Richardson

Here it is. It is an article in The Richardson Memorial by John Adams Vinton, pub 1876. http://mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/histRMA.htm my home page http://mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/ Tom Wilde wrote: > Greetings Elaine, John, Gary, et al! ;-) > > I have been in contact with many Richardson researchers over the years > and, as you say, John seems to be the given name of choice for the > majority of the Richardson lines on which we have exchanged information. > However, I've found several Seth Richardson's in the 1850 and 1860 US > Censuses. > > Through my Richardson contacts I have learned that my g,g grandfather > Seth Richardson's father was Nathan Richardson, b. 1760 in Coventry, > Tolland Co., CT. His siblings were: John, b. Nov. 16, 1756; William, b. > July 22, 1784; and Rhoda, b. Dec. 31, 1785. I do not have any > information on their father or mother > > One of my contacts has an extensive listing of descendants of the above > John Richardson > > Nathan Richardson m. Elizabeth Powell. I have no further information on > Nathan and Elizabeth's offspring except that of my g,g grandfather, Seth. > > Back in September of 2001 I found a website with the title "The History > of the Richardson Family in America". It was at > http://www.mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/hrfa.htm but I cannot find it > anymore (note: I believe that Mindspring is now a part of Earthlink). > But I did print out the 17 page report which gives a lot of information > about the Richardson surname here in the USA. It is too long for this > message (and may be copyrighted so I wouldn't be allowed to copy it > anyways) but has some interesting facts which say that the name is so > widely spread throughout the US that it would be nearly impossible to > connect all of the Richardson lines. The author also says that he > (she?) couldn't find any record of the name (here in the US) before > 1630. The author mentions that the first encounter of this surname was > Ezekiel Richardson who came to these shores in 1630 from Great Britain. > His brothers Samuel and Thomas came in 1636. Wish that I could locate > 'dcrichardson' to get his permission to make copies of this document > so that I could send them to you. If any of you know who 'dcrichardson' > is please let me know so that I may make contact. > > Tom > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L

You are all so generous to share your Johns and Seths. I'm really pleased to see this Vinton article as I've come across references to it several times. The various references to Richardsons in Mass, Conn, and Vermont have given me new energy to look at some of the early materials on Ancestry (in the Local and Family Histories archive). I'm left with the sense that I'm looking at early ancestors in one or another of these archives. My challenge remains in how to bridge the gap and know which one. I have "my" John, with wife Eunice, in 1835 in Chautauqua county, New York; no other Richardsons in his immediate neighborhood but one of the Seths and a Crocker Richardson in the region. Are they kin? And where were John and Eunice in 1830? Who knows... The later census reports (when they reached Rock Co, Wisconsin) usually say my John was born in Vermont in 1799, so I'm inclined to look at those earlier links. Occasionally, however, his children reported their father born in New York (perhaps because THEY were born there and did not have his earlier history?). But other than that, zip. So, I keep reading and keep gathering earlier Richardson stuff. Somewhere there will be that little bit that opens the door, yes? Perhaps in something you guys have shared. So, thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: "David C. Richardson" <chuck.richardson@mindspring.com> To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [RICHARDSON] Re: Seth Richardson > > Here it is. It is an article in The Richardson Memorial by John Adams > Vinton, pub 1876. > > http://mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/histRMA.htm > > my home page > http://mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/ > > Tom Wilde wrote: > >> Greetings Elaine, John, Gary, et al! ;-) >> >> I have been in contact with many Richardson researchers over the years >> and, as you say, John seems to be the given name of choice for the >> majority of the Richardson lines on which we have exchanged information. >> However, I've found several Seth Richardson's in the 1850 and 1860 US >> Censuses. >> >> Through my Richardson contacts I have learned that my g,g grandfather >> Seth Richardson's father was Nathan Richardson, b. 1760 in Coventry, >> Tolland Co., CT. His siblings were: John, b. Nov. 16, 1756; William, b. >> July 22, 1784; and Rhoda, b. Dec. 31, 1785. I do not have any >> information on their father or mother >> >> One of my contacts has an extensive listing of descendants of the above >> John Richardson >> >> Nathan Richardson m. Elizabeth Powell. I have no further information on >> Nathan and Elizabeth's offspring except that of my g,g grandfather, Seth. >> >> Back in September of 2001 I found a website with the title "The History >> of the Richardson Family in America". It was at >> http://www.mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/hrfa.htm but I cannot find it >> anymore (note: I believe that Mindspring is now a part of Earthlink). >> But I did print out the 17 page report which gives a lot of information >> about the Richardson surname here in the USA. It is too long for this >> message (and may be copyrighted so I wouldn't be allowed to copy it >> anyways) but has some interesting facts which say that the name is so >> widely spread throughout the US that it would be nearly impossible to >> connect all of the Richardson lines. The author also says that he >> (she?) couldn't find any record of the name (here in the US) before >> 1630. The author mentions that the first encounter of this surname was >> Ezekiel Richardson who came to these shores in 1630 from Great Britain. >> His brothers Samuel and Thomas came in 1636. Wish that I could locate >> 'dcrichardson' to get his permission to make copies of this document >> so that I could send them to you. If any of you know who 'dcrichardson' >> is please let me know so that I may make contact. >> >> Tom >> >> ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== >> To use the Richardson Query Board: >> http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson >> To review Archived messages: >> http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L > > > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L >

Greetings Elaine, John, Gary, et al! ;-) I have been in contact with many Richardson researchers over the years and, as you say, John seems to be the given name of choice for the majority of the Richardson lines on which we have exchanged information. However, I've found several Seth Richardson's in the 1850 and 1860 US Censuses. Through my Richardson contacts I have learned that my g,g grandfather Seth Richardson's father was Nathan Richardson, b. 1760 in Coventry, Tolland Co., CT. His siblings were: John, b. Nov. 16, 1756; William, b. July 22, 1784; and Rhoda, b. Dec. 31, 1785. I do not have any information on their father or mother One of my contacts has an extensive listing of descendants of the above John Richardson Nathan Richardson m. Elizabeth Powell. I have no further information on Nathan and Elizabeth's offspring except that of my g,g grandfather, Seth. Back in September of 2001 I found a website with the title "The History of the Richardson Family in America". It was at http://www.mindspring.com/~dcrichardson/hrfa.htm but I cannot find it anymore (note: I believe that Mindspring is now a part of Earthlink). But I did print out the 17 page report which gives a lot of information about the Richardson surname here in the USA. It is too long for this message (and may be copyrighted so I wouldn't be allowed to copy it anyways) but has some interesting facts which say that the name is so widely spread throughout the US that it would be nearly impossible to connect all of the Richardson lines. The author also says that he (she?) couldn't find any record of the name (here in the US) before 1630. The author mentions that the first encounter of this surname was Ezekiel Richardson who came to these shores in 1630 from Great Britain. His brothers Samuel and Thomas came in 1636. Wish that I could locate 'dcrichardson' to get his permission to make copies of this document so that I could send them to you. If any of you know who 'dcrichardson' is please let me know so that I may make contact. Tom

I believe we've had about 15 John Richardson's in "a row", starting with John of Medfield, and ending with a father and son team, John and John Richardson in Boulder, CO. Along the way, many of the offshoots of the direct line also had John's, so you're right, that may be the single most popular name for Richardson males in the States. We did have a branch of the MA family that moved to VT, by the way. I'm thinking that "my" Seth may have been one of them, as I did not trace his line any further, as yet. Will take your previous letter, and see if I can come up with a connection. Gary Richardson

Hey!!! Quit picking on us Johns. Our parents just didn't have much imagination. John Richardson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elaine Sunde" <elaine1sunde@cox.net> To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [RICHARDSON] Seth Richardson I despair of the numbers > of "John Richardson" individuals...but there seem to be a lot of Seths > wandering through New England and New York as well. > > I'm going to keep at this and will certainly share if I find connections. > Thanks very much. >

I just posted a response to Tom Wilde which says about everything I know about the Seth Richardson "connection." Your Seth line apparently originates in Mass, whereas his traces to Vermont. I despair of the numbers of "John Richardson" individuals...but there seem to be a lot of Seths wandering through New England and New York as well. I'm going to keep at this and will certainly share if I find connections. Thanks very much. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Richardson" <gar3131@msn.com> To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:27 PM Subject: RE: [RICHARDSON] Seth Richardson >I have two Seth Richardson's in my line, but not enough info to follow them >to NY. The first Seth was born 3 APril 1719 in Medfield, MA, the son of >Joseph (b 1687) who was the son of John Richardson of Medfield (b 1650 in >Wells, ME). This is the John Richardson of Medfield line, as chronicled by >JA Vinton in his Richardson Memorial. > > Seth had a son named Seth, and at that point, I lose the trail. Mostly > due to the fact that it's not my direct line, and I haven't chased it any > further. > > Does this sound like your Seth Richardson line? I do have a number of > ancestors who moved out to NY, in the area you described, I believe.... > > Gary Allen Richardson > > > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L >

I suspect that your Seth Sr. might be the Seth that I've noticed in Chautauqua County. I've noted his ownership of a farm in the Portland area. A Seth also appears on the Charlotte Township (Chautauqua Co) Census in 1830, along with Josiah Richardson and Crocker Richardson. Similarly, your Seth Jr. may be the one that I've noted later in Wisconsin. I'm interested, too, that your Seth Sr. originates in Vermont. Census reports on my John Richardson sometimes do report birth in Vermont. His children varied in saying that their father was born in Vermont or in New York. I am going to take a look in the Bennington, Manchester Vermont area where your Seth derives. The problem is that I have no idea how or if Seth & Crocker connect with my GG Grandfather John Richardson. I've just noted that they were all contemporaries in Chautauqua County NY and seem to have all moved on to Wisconsin. So I keep making note of the Seths and the Crockers, hoping sometime to see a relationship. Don't we just wish that those early Census reports identified all the names in the household! Thanks for your response. If I turn up any connection, I'll certainly let you know. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Wilde" <wildeman1@cox.net> To: <RICHARDSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: [RICHARDSON] Seth Richardson > "Elaine Sunde" <elaine1sunde@cox.net> wrote: > > "Still, I have some sense of an extended family in both New York and > Wisconsin (the names of Seth Richardson and Crocker Richardson reappear, > for example)." > > My great grandfather was Seth F. Richardson (b. 31 Aug 1836 in Canton, St. > Lawrence Co., NY) son of Seth Richardson (b. 20 Oct 1788 in Bennington, > Manchester Co., VT) and Clarissa Farwell (b. 2 Dec 1797 in Vermont). Seth > Sr. died in 1843 in NY but Seth F. and his bride, Orpha M. Blanchard, left > NY for WI after the Civil War in which Seth F. served in the 50th Regt. NY > Vol. Eng. Clarissa went with them to Wisconsin and d. 4 Oct 1874 in WI. > Seth F. and Orpha first lived in Fond Du Lac where two (or three?) of > their six children were born. They then moved to Markesan, Green Lake > Co., WI, where their other three children were born. After the birth of > the last child around 1875 they moved to Minnesota. > > Seth Sr. and Clarissa had more than six children but I only have > information on four: Seth F., Hiram, John and Julius. > > Would be interested to know if you connect to this Richardson line. > > Tom Wilde > Chesapeake, Virginia > > > ==== RICHARDSON Mailing List ==== > To use the Richardson Query Board: > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=surnames.richardson > To review Archived messages: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/RICHARDSON-L >

Hello Bit of a mystery here: My ancestor, Ephraim Richardson, married a woman named Mary (Molly) Cheever on 27 june 1776 in Dracut MA. She was supposedly the widow of John Cheever of Dracut. She did have 4-5 kids with John, then more with Ephriam. The Cheever children are all in the Dracut vital records, but no info on John or Mary. What was her maiden name? Where did this John Cheever come from? He must have been fairly young when he died. I think. Does anyone know anything about this Cheever branch? I'm hoping to get Mary's maiden name as she is my ancestor, but there are lots of Cheever descendants out there who'd love to find out about John. Thank you Sue Tait Porcaro Windsor, CT