Family of John M. Richardson & Mary Ann Keyes
John M. Richardson was born 26 July 1795 in Berkeley Co., VA, and died 30 June 1856 in Athens, Limestone, AL.
Wife Mary Ann Keyes was born 29 March 1801 in Alexandria, Arlington, VA, and died 6 December 1882 at 247 Felicity St., New Orleans, LA. Burial was 7 December 1882 in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA (Richardson Family Tomb). They were married 16 March 1820 Blountville, Sullivan, TN.
Their children were:
1- Harriet L. Richardson b: 21 December 1820 in Blountville, Sullivan, TN; d: 1 December 1855 in Athens, Limestone, AL
+William Henry Yarbrough b: 11 June 1816 Alabama; m: 16 September 1841 in Limestone Co., AL; d: Aft. 1860
Notes for Harriet L. Richardson:
- 1850 Limestone Co. AL, Dist 4 (I83): William H. Yarbro 31 physician, $2000 (b. AL), Harriett 25 (b. TN)
- 1860 Limestone Co., AL, p. 304: William H. Yarbrough 43 physician, $11,000 real estate, $40,000 personal (b. NC), Ann. A. 21 (b. AL), Barbra M. 2 (b. AL).
2- Margaret Jane Richardson b: 16 June 1823 in Tennessee; d: 3 June 1851
3- William J. Richardson b: 11 October 1825 in Tennessee; d: 30 September 1852
4- George Washington Richardson b: 12 May 1828; d: 22 July 1851
5- Louisa Richardson b: 12 November 1831 in Liberty, MO; d: 10 October 1848
6- John Benjamin Richardson b: 28 April 1833 in Florence, AL; d: 31 January 1906 in 1625 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA; burial: 1 February 1906 Metairie Cem., Army of Northern VA Mausoleum, Vault 9 (Moved to Richardson Family Tomb)
+Cornelia A. "Nannie" Pugh b: 24 August 1845 in Gaston, Northampton, NC; m: 17 May 1865 in Guilford, NC [Christopher Columbus Pugh/ Martha C. Wainwright]; d: 5 November 1920 at 1212 Seventh St., New Orleans, LA; burial: 6 November 1920 Metairie Cem. (Richardson Family Tomb)
Notes for John B. Richardson:
Colonel and Commander of the Washington Artillery at his death; Battalion of Washington Artillery Captain 2nd Co. 1862-65
7- Edward Steward Richardson b: 30 December 1835; d: 22 April 1841
8- James ‘Joe’ Walter Richardson b: 22 August 1841 in Athens, Limestone, AL; d: 2 April 1925 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; burial: 3 April 1925 City Cem. #2, San Jose Burial Park
+Nancy "Nannie" Elizabeth Wade b: 8 June 1846 in Gallatin, Copiah, MS; m: 10 January 1867 near Gallatin, Copiah, MS [William Alsey/Elizabeth Jane Carnes]; d: 26 January 1923 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX; burial: Cem. #2, San Jose Burial Park
Notes for Joe Richardson:
- 1870 Hazlehurst, Copiah, MS, p. 118: James Richardson 24 (AL), $1600 real estate, $500 personal, wife Nannie 24, Eddie W. 3, Percy C. 1, Lydia Banks 52 (AL) servant (black), Susan Debry 12 (AL) (black)
- Moved to San Antonio c1872.
- 1877/78 San Antonio city directory: James W. Richardson, agent
- 1880 San Antonio, Bexar, TX, p. 21A: J. W. Richardson 38 (AL) machine agent, wife M.L. 34 (MS), Eddie 14 (MS), Percy 11 (MS), Florence 8 (MS), Effy 6, Ida 4, John 1
- 1891 city directory: James W. Richardson, insurance (Florian, Richardson & Beall), h 421 Augusta
- James W. Richardson Family Bible
Notes for John M. Richardson:
- 1850 census: Limestone Co., AL: John M. Richardson 54 (TN), no occupation, wife Mary 48 (VA), Margaret 24 (TN), William 23 (TN) clerk, James 8 (AL), Elizabeth Keyes 15 or 18 (AL), male student 19, 4 slaves
- 1850 Limestone, Dist. 3 (I85): John B. Richardson 17 clerk (b. AL) living w/Tanner family
- According to his son’s obituary (Col. John B. Richardson), John M. was a Virginian who went to Tennessee in his boyhood. He was a personal friend of Gen. Andrew Jackson and was “one of the bravest soldiers under the command of Gen Jackson in the Florida Wars” (also called the Seminole Wars). He was seriously wounded in these wars.
- The Dept. of Archives and History in Alabama has a very brief sheet of paper relating to John Richardson. It says he was an Ensign, 7th Marengo Blues, Indian War, 1833. This is from a letter to Gov. C.C. Clay from E.N. Glovin, dated Demopolis, 3 March 1836.
- John M. Richardson Family Bible
Notes for Mary Ann Keyes:
2nd husband - widower Col. Samuel Redus (b. 1 May 1797 Wythe Co., VA; d. 27 February 1870 Martinsville, Copiah, MS; burial Ellington-Redus Cem.; m. 27 October 1862 Gallatin, Copiah, MS). About 1872 Mary Ann moved to Texas with her youngest son.
- Athens Post (15 April 1880) [From 'The Enlightening Eighties' compiled & published by Faye Acton Axford, extracted by James Croley Smith]: Mrs. Sam Redus (Aunt Polly Richardson) was in town. She was the mother of the gallant Major John B. Richardson of New Orleans, one of the commanders of the famous Washington Artillery, and of James W. Richardson of San Antonio. These were all that were left of the once large family that lived in Athens where Trinity School stood in 1880. (7 December 1881): The building of the Trinity Hall, the colored school building now in process of erection, will soon necessitate the removal of the old frame building now in front and to the west of it. This house is an old landmark. In it was born the distinguished soldier whose career will reflect undying honor on the town of Athens, Col. John B. Richardson, Lt. Col. of the world famed Washington Artillery of New Orleans, now one of the most honored and beloved citizens of that city. Many pleasant memories are cherished of delightful gatherings in that hospitable home. And, too, one of the saddest tragedies our town ever knew...when one of the most beautiful girls in our section, Lou Richardson, died. (19 May 1881): A dedication of the monument to General Stonewall Jackson in the Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans by the Louisiana Division of the Association of the Army of Northern Virginia was held. General Fitzhugh Lee spoke and Athens' native, John B. Richardson, president of the Association, received the monument with a beautiful address. His speech is printed in this issue. (14 December 1882): Mrs. Mary A. Redus, mother of Col. John B. Richardson, died at the New Orleans home of her son on December 6th.
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