Family of John Richardson & Jane McAllister
John Richardson was born Abt. 1770 in Scotland and died Abt. 1820 in Tennessee.
Wife Jane McAllister was born 29 May 1774 in Ireland and died 18 September 1844 in Athens, Limestone, Alabama. They were married 16 May 1792 [James McAllister/-----] in Berkeley Co., VA (now West Virginia). Burial in Old City Cemetery, Athens. Tombstone inscription: In / memory / of / Mrs. Jane Richardson / a native of Ireland / and consort of / Mr. John Richardson / a native of Scotland / She emigrated from E. Tenn. / to this place in 1836 / and died Sept 18th, 1844 / aged 70 years 3 months / 20 days.
Their children:
1- Jane Richardson b: 28 February 1794 in Berkeley Co., VA; d: 21 September 1875 Kingsport, Sullivan, TN
+Thomas Campbell Sexton b: 25 July 1801 Chatham Hill, Smyth, VA; m: 8 October 1833 Blountville, Sullivan, TN [Thomas Campbell/Charity Currant]; d: 23 October 1841 Athens, Limestone, AL
Notes for Jane Richardson:
-1850 Athens, Limestone, AL (Dist. 3, I87): Jane Sexton 46 (VA), $1600, Margaret H. Richardson 29 (TN).
- [Before the War Jane was living in the home of John McAllister. She died in 1875 and is buried in the New Athens cemetery in the McAllister plot with four McAllister graves also in the plot. Her nephew, Dr. J. R. Hoffman (son of Aaron and Mary Ann) furnished information about her to the cemetery.]
- 1870 Kingsport, Sullivan, TN: Jane Sexton 73, living with sister's family: Aaron Hoffman 65 (VA) saddler, wife Mary A. 63, Laviniah 30.
- Tombstone Inscription, Old City Cemetery, Athens: To the memory / of / Thos. Sexton / A native of Va. / died Oct. 23, 1841 / aged 40 years 2 / months and 28 days
- The Athens Post (Athens, AL), Friday, 13 June 1873: The venerable Mrs. Jane Sexton, now 81 years old, and who at one time lived in Athens, is here on a visit. Many old friends have called to see her and to pay their respects.
- Tombstone inscription, New Athens Cemetery: Mrs. Jane Sexton / born / Feb. 28, 1794 / died / Sept. 21, 1875
2- John M. Richardson b: 26 July 1795 in Berkeley Co., VA; d: 30 June 1856 in Athens, Limestone, AL
+Mary Ann Keyes b: 29 March 1801 in Alexandria, Arlington, VA; m: 16 March 1820 in Blountville, Sullivan, TN; d: 6 December 1882 in 247 Felicity St., New Orleans, LA [burial: 7 December 1882 Metairie Cem., sect 28 as Mrs. M.A. Redus]
3- William Richardson b: 21 December 1797 in Goochland Co., VA; d: 15 December 1866 Athens, Limestone, AL
+Ann M. Ridley Davis b: 23 March 1810 Hancock Co., VA; m: Abt. 1828; d: 3 May 1861 Athens, Limestone, AL
Notes for William Richardson:
- 1840 Athens, Limestone, AL: Wm. S. Richardson - males 1<5, 1 10-14, 1 40-49; females 1<5, 1 5-9, 1 20-29.
- 1850 Athens, Limestone, AL: William Richardson 52 (VA) lawyer, $4000 real estate, wife Ann M. 40 (VA), Nicholas 17 student, Samuel H. 13, William 11, Edwin R. 9, Ann E. 7, James 2, Nicholas Davis 25 lawyer, William H. Walker 28 lawyer, Dewitt C. Davis 20 student
- 1860 Limestone Co., AL: William Richardson 62 (VA) lawyer, Ann M. 49 (VA), Mary P. 39, Mary P. 39/37, William J. 21 law student, Edwin R. 19 clerk, Anna E. 16, James B. 12, David M. 10, George B. 6, William 10, Joshua 8, Reuben 6, William H. Halorsson 18 clerk (VA)
- Tombstone inscription, Athens City Cemetery (very tall monument): William Richardson / born in / Goochland Co., Va. / Dec. 21, 1797 / died / Dec. 15, 1866 // (other side) Ann M. Richardson / Born in Hancock Co., Va. / Mar. 23, 1810 / Died / May 3, 1861
4- Mary Ann Richardson b: 1 March 1807 in Tennessee; d: 19 October 1884 in Surgoinsville, Hawkins, TN
+Aaron Hoffman b: 15 July 1804 in Virginia; m: 10 June 1829 in Tennessee; d: 17 October 1884 Surgoinsville, Hawkins, TN
Notes for Mary Ann Richardson:
-1850 Kingsport, Sullivan, TN (1st Div.): Aaron Hoffman 45 saddler, $800 (VA), Mary A. 42 (TN), John 19 teacher, Margaret 18, Jas. 16, Lavinia 14, Wm. 10, Bernard 7, Hellen M. 1
- 1870 Kingsport, Sullivan, TN: Aaron Hoffman 65 (VA) saddler, wife Mary A. 63, Laviniah 30; Jane Sexton 73 (TN)
- 1880 Surgoinsville, Hawkins, TN: Aaron Hoffman 75 work in saddle shop, wife Mary 73, daughter Luvinia Skinner 44.
Notes for John Richardson:
The placement of John M. Richardson as the son of John Richardson & Jane McAllister is due mainly to the research of Jim Ward and Margaret R. Reed who have graciously shared much of the following information. If anyone has any information to enhance or correct this assumption please let me know.
Rootsweb World Connect database: Brad Spencer lists Nancy Richardson (1785-IRE/1836-Hawkins Co., TN), who m. Joshua Russell (1783-Winchester, VA) in 1808 in Blountville, TN. Their daughter Evalina (1814-Rogersville/1894-Athens, AL) m. John McAllister in 1849.
- At least one document after John Richardson Sr.'s death includes a John Richardson who appears to be a child.
- Sullivan Co., Deed book II: Deed of Warranty 30 June 1794; Christian Troxsyll and Jacob Boy, both of Sullivan Co., Territory South of the River Ohio to John Richardson of Berkeley Co., VA; 185L, 15 Shillings, 11 pence VA currency for 380 acres by estimation in Sullivan Co., Adj. William Rutledge, Thomas Hughes, David Shelby, Shadrich Hicks & William Hicks; Wit., Wm. McCormack, John Scott, Signed by Christian Troxsyll and Jacob Boy; Proven by William McCormack, May session 1795, Matthew Rhea, CSC; Reg. 18 June 1795 [The William Rutledge referred to was an ancestor of Jim Ward. The community is now called Vance. Around 1820 Jane Richardson transferred half of her interest in property in Bristol to John Richardson, Jr. There are some interesting coincidences between the Vance, McAllister, Rutledge and Richardson families.]
- A collection in Athens, Limestone Co., AL includes: Jones Records, Gundad. vol. 114, p. 484, Nov. 16, 1841. - “Thomas Sexton died intestate: letters of administration issued to Jane Sexton (46 VA.) the widow and relict with John M. Richardson, James Craig and Hiram H. Higgins her securities. p. 214, September 2, 1858, Jane Sexton of Harrison County Texas to John McAllister. vol. 95, p. 243, William Richardson is appointed guardian of Eliza. J. McAllister and John McAllister. John T. Gamble and Thomas Sexton securities.
- Limestone Co., AL: Deed Index: Thomas Sexton vol. 6. P/150. P/228. P/299, P/271, P/304, P/356, P/407, P/408, P526 P/227 - Thomas Sexton adm. to John McAllister vol. 6, P/228 Jane Sexton from John McAllister vol. 7, P/296 Jane Sexton to Eliza Kittrell vol. 7, P/228 Thomas Sexton Vol. 7, P/229 P/296 Jane Sexton
- The Marriage Records of Berkeley Co., VA for the period of 1781-1854 located at the Berkeley Co. Court House, Martinsburg, WV, compiled and edited by Guy L. Keesecker, 1969, contain 7 Richardson marriages between 1787-1813, including John Richardson to Jane McCollister 12 May 1792.
- Washington Co., TN Deeds, 1775 - 1800 (by Loraine Rae): p. 150-1 7/7/94 NC #1137 To John Richardson: 50 acres on Little Doe Creek, Cons: 50 shillings per 100 acres. Adj. Champ Goins, Sig; Richard Dobbs Spaight by J. Glasgow
- Vol. II Deeds 1797 – 1817, John Richardson, Sullivan Co. to Matthew Aiken: 13 acres near Jonesborough, known as Buckhorn. Cons. $100. Adj. the great road, Sig. John Richardson, Wit. Geo. T. Gillespie, Joseph Tucker, CT Aug. 14 Reg. 10 Aug 1814
- Sullivan Co. Deeds of Warranty: John Richardson to Jacob Bear, 10 Nov 1807, $1240, 380 acres, Sullivan Co., TN; A tract of land containing 380 acres, beginning at William Rutledge's and on David Shelby's line; Wit. Samuel Blackmore, Joseph McRhea; Acknowledged in open court by John Richardson, Sullivan Co., TN, Nov. Session 1807; Test. Matthew Rhea, Regst; Dec. 30 18078
- Martin Waddle to John Richardson, 15 Aug 1808, $600, 90 Acres; Sullivan Co.: Desc. A tract of land on the waters of Reedy Creek on both sides of the great island road leading from Abbington to Knoxville; beginning on Pendleton's patent line. Wit. Ambrose Gaines, Phillip King; Ack. by Martin Waddle, Sullivan Co., TN, aug. 1808 (No other information given)
I have gathered the following Census Extracts:
1810 TN: Grainger Co.: James Richardson & Samuel Richardson / Rutherford Co.: Samuel Richardson
1812 TN: Sullivan Co.: David Richardson & John Richardson
1812 Sullivan Co. tax list for Capt. Everitt’s Co.: John Richardson 100 acres
1818 TN: Campbell Co.: Richardsons: Amos, Brine, David, George, John, John Jr., John Sr., Laws
I45: David Richardson males 1 <5, 2 (5-10), 1 (10-15), 1 (40-50); females 1 <5, 1 (5-10), 3 (15-20), 1 (40-50)
Thomas Richardson males 1 (20-30); females 1 <5, 1 (20-30)
I61: Jane Richardson females 1 (15-20), 1 (30-40), 1 (50-60)
John M. Richardson males 2 <5, 1 (30-40), females 2 (5-10), 1 (20-30), 1 female slave (36-55)
I77: Nathan Richardson males 2 <5, 1 (20-30), 1 (30-40); females 1 (5-10), 1 (20-30)
1840 Limestone Co., AL:
I53 - Wm. Richardson males 2 <5, 1 (5-10), 1 (40-50); females 1 (10-15), 1 (20-30)
I53 - Jn. W. Allis males 1 <5, 2 (20-30); females 1 <5, 1 (5-10), 1 (20-30)
I54 – Jn. M. Richardson males 2 <5, 4 (10-15), 1 (40-50), females 1 (5-10), 1 (10-15), 2 (15-20), 1 (30-40), 3 slaves.
I54 – Wm. S. Richardson males 1 <5, 1 (10-15), 1 (40-50); females 1 <5, 1 (5-10), 1 (20-30)
1850 Limestone Co., AL:
- Limestone (I86): John G. Russell 40 saddler (TN), Eliza J. (AL), 5 kids, John McAllister 31 & Evalina 33
- Limestone, Dist 4 (I83): William H. Yarbro 31 physician, $2000 (AL), Harriett 25 (TN)
- Limestone, Dist. 3 (I87): Jane Sexton 46, $1600 (VA), Margaret H. Richardson 29 (TN)
- Limestone, Dist. 3 (I85): John B. Richardson 17 clerk (AL) living w/Tanner family [John T. Tanner 29 merchant, $3000 (AL), Susan A. 21 (TN), Margaret E. 1 (AL), Ruth D. William 33 (NC), Jason H. 8 (LA), Robert S. 7 (LA), Martha S. 2 (LA), Margaret E. Tanner 7 (AL)]
- Limestone, Dist. 3 (I90): William Richardson 53 lawyer, $4000 (VA), Ann M. 40/43 (VA), Nicholas 17 student [physician] (AL), Samuel H. 13 (AL), William 11 (AL), Edwin R. 9 (AL), Ann E. 7 (AL), James 2 (AL), Nicholas David 25 lawyer, William H. Walker 28 lawyer, Hewitt C. Davis 20 student
- 1850 Kingsport, TN (1st Div., Sullivan Co.):
I22 - Aaron Hoffman 45 saddler, $800 (VA), Mary A. 42 (TN), John 19 teacher, Margaret 18, Jas. 16, Lavinia 14, Wm. 10, Bernard 7, Hellen M. 1
- 1860 Limestone Co., AL:
William Richardson 62 lawyer (VA), Ann M. 49 (VA), Mary P. 39, Mary P. 39/37, William J. 21 law student, Edwin R. 19 clerk, Anna E. 16, James B. 12, David M. 10, George B. 6, William 10, Joshua 8, Reuben 6, William H. Halorsson 18 clerk (VA)
Parents of John Richardson – unknown
Parents of Jane McAllister
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