38. Sarah Morris ... a dau. of William and Sarah (Dury) Morris, b. in Barbados 7th mo. 9th, 1722; d. 1746; m. 8th mo., 1745, Joseph Richardson, a son of John and Ann Richardson. ...
Joseph Richardson, the second child of John and Ann Richardson, was born at the family residence on Christiana Creek, 10th mo. 6th, 1706. In 1745, he married Sarah Morris, daughter of William Morris of Trenton, N. J. She died about a year after their marriage, and soon after the birth of their daughter Sarah. Joseph Richardson never married again. In his younger days, in connection with his father's business, he acquired a knowledge of mercantile affairs, making frequent voyages to the West Indies, in charge of the cargo. His father, during his absence on one of the voyages, built a house for him, at the place mentioned in his will as "Snug Harbour," about half a mile further up the Christiana Creek than his own residence. Upon Joseph's return, he declined living in it, expressing, at the same time, his determination to settle in Philadelphia. The house had then progressed so far as to be roofed in, but it was never finished, and until recent times, it was known in the neighborhood, as "Richardson's folly" or "Folly House." The Phila. Wilmington, & Bait. Railroad now passes over its site.
Joseph Richardson carried out his intention of settling in Philadelphia, and as a merchant there, acquired a large fortune by successful industry. He built the house which until recently, stood at No. 256 and 258 South 2nd St. in Philadelphia. It stood back a considerable distance from 2nd Street with an office and side yard, and fronting on 2nd Street, in its original condition. In that house he died 11th mo. 17th, 1770. His Will, which was proved Jan 17, 1771, was not signed, but the handwriting was testified to, by Nicholas Wain, as being that of Joseph Richardson.
