John D. Richardson. He married Elizabeth Spencer, daughter of Thomas Spencer and Lucy Watkins.
Includes NotesNotes for John D. Richardson:
RICHARDSON FAMILY
From the marriage of Elizabeth Spencer to Capt. John D. Richardson, there
were many distinguished descendants, and to-day in Charlotte County; to this
union, many devout and useful people, both men and women can trace their
descent.
Capt. John D. Richardson settled in Spring Creek, about three miles northwest
of Keysville in early manhood, where he acquired a large estate of land and on
which he built a handsome brick home, now owned by Dr. McCorkle. He was a
large slave owner, a distinguished soldier of the War of 1812, and was known as
the hero of Craney's Island at Norfolk, in the battle fought by American soldiers in
successfully repelling the attack of Admiral Cockburn's fleet on Norfolk. He
commanded an artillery company composed of Charlotte men. For twenty-one
years successively, he was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from
Charlotte County, and was for many years a member of the County Court of
Justices. He was buried at his old home and on his tombstone is inscribed -- "He
served his country as soldier, legislator and Justice of the Peace."
Children of John D. Richardson and Elizabeth Spencer are:
Susan Watkins Richardson, b. 04 Feb 1804.
Louise Rebeckah Richardson, b. 1805.
Maria Elizabeth Richardson, b. 03 Jan 1808, d. 29 Jul 1901.
Lucy Ann Richardson, b. 1809, d. 02 Dec 1851.
Thomas P. Richardson, b. Bet. 1813 - 1816, Charlotte County, VA, d. Aft. 02 Dec 1851.
John D. Richardson, b. 05 Dec 1817.
William T. Richardson, b. 18 Jun 1820, d. 14 Aug 1895, Richmond, VA/Richmond, no Co., VA.
Edward Pinkney Richardson, b. 04 Apr 1822, d. 08 Nov 1843.
+Julia F Richardson, b. 01 May 1824, d. 13 Apr 1893.
Hillery G. Richardson.
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