Richardson
23 Jan 2013.
Enoch Richardson and wife Mary Jane Harris.
He was born around 1760 and died before October 1814 in Jasper Co. GA (newspaper article from the Georgia Journal where Mary is appointed administratrix).
He served in Capt. Thomas Pace unit during the Rev. War per Georgia Citizens of the Am. Revolution by Davis.
Mary Jane is the daughter of Benjamin T. Harris and Sarah.
I am descended through their son James A. Richardson who married Rachel Eliazabeth Young. They went from Georgia to Louisiana to Missouri to Texas. James died in Missouri and Rachel died in Texas. Trying to locate document that shows James is the son of Enoch. I know the probate shows James' sister Rebecca.
Rachel Elizabeth Young's father may be Jacob Young.
Thanks for any help, Sarah Forsythe Warren.
Response from Jeannette Austin
26 Jan 2013.
Court of Jul 3, 1815. Letters of guardianship were granted to Mary Richardson on Eliza Richardson, orphan and minor or Enoch Richardson. At the same time, Mordecai Shackleford gave his bond for $500.00. A Negro girl, Lucy, property of Enoch Richardson, was ordered sole for the benefit of the heirs.
Then, at the Court of Sept. 7, 1818, a petition was entered by John M. Patrick, security to the estate of Enoch Richardson, deceased on the grounds that Mary Richardson had not made a due and legal return and that "said Mary is waiting the said estate".
Minutes of Court of Ordinary of Jasper County
On Jan 10, 1817, George Richardson gave a receipt for his share of the estate. Also, Jurden Gay, in behalf of his wife, Rebecca. Receipts for estate
This is the last record in Jasper County that I found of them. So, Mary had a daughter under the age of 14 years (Eliza), for whom she was appointed guardian. The other two children were Rebecca and George.
Still searching.
From: Jeannette Austin
Feb. 3, 2013.
Enoch Richardson drew in the 1805 Land Lottery while a resident of Richmond County. This drew included land in Baldwin County (districts 1-5); Wayne County (districts 1-3) and Wilkinson County (districts 1-5).
1805 Land Lottery
For this reason, I searched Richmond records but was unable to locate anything. Apparently, the son, James, was married well before 1790, as I was unable to locate this marriage in any Georgia county. Here are some early Richardson marriages.
Jasper County
Peter Richardson to Delaney Casy 19 Jun 1819
William Richardson to Martha Crawford 1 Jun 1826
Richmond County
John Richardson to Nancy Winters 12 Nov 1812
Thomas Richardson to Susan W. Walker 12 Feb 1855
Greene County
James Richardson to Betsy Kinenan 1 Jul 1807
Richmond County Deeds
page 226-8. 9 Sept 1783. John Richardson of Richmond County, planter, to Enoch Richardson of same, for 5 pounds, land on Savidges Creek, formerly called Red Mill Creek, 100 acres, being 1/2 of a land grant to Daniel Richardson in 1774 adj. the John Richardson line. Sworn 6 Jul 1788. Recorded 31 Oct 1796.
Jasper Co. Deeds, Books 3 and 4, 1810-1811
Conclusion This concludes my research in Georgia. It appears that there were a number of older children when he died (already married and perhaps moved away). That is why only two were listed in the receipts of the estate. Hoped that this helps you.
