James Richardson1
(22 December 1802 - 18 August 1879)
Father | James Richardson1 (say 1770 - aft. 1812) |
Mother | Margaret Mabon1 (Jan 1771 - 1812) |
BMDB data
James Richardson was born on 22 Dec 1802 Morebattle, ROX, SCT.1,2James Richardson married Mary Moffatt, daughter of Archibald Moffatt and Mary Haddon?, on 8 Dec 1824 St Peter's, Leeds, WRY, ENG, entry shows: James Richardson tailor of this parish & Mary Moffatt of this parish, marr. by banns (published Oct 3 .. to 24th) Both signed. Wit: George ATKINSON, Robt HARGREAVE
Mary appears to be the dtr of Leeds tailor Archibald MOFFATT (1774 -1858) married to widow Mary ATKINSON (1766-1771, SCT to bet. 1841 and 1851, Leeds), their children including a Catherine Hadden MOFFATT, as did James & Mary's, may indicate Mary's mother was a Hadden?3,4,5,6,7,8
James Richardson died on 18 Aug 1879 Hamilton, Par. of Pembroke, Bermuda, at age 76; Obit: 18 Sep 1879 "Died - In Hamilton, Bermuda, on the 18th ult., James Richardson, a native of Roxburghshire, Scotland, aged 77 years. Note-Some 45 years ago, Mr. Richardson and a brother of his left Scotland for America.
The ship on its passage was drifted upon the reefs of Bermuda and became a wreck. The two brothers, tailors by trade, became residents of the town of Hamilton, and carried on business together for several years, when they dissolved partnership - the one emigrating to the Western States, the other remaining in Bermuda, where until the time of his death he has still continued to reside. The deceased was a brother to the late John Richardson, who for many years resided in the 4th Concession of North Georgetown; and also brother to Mrs Samuel Moffat who died last March, mother of William Moffat of Jamestown, near Durham, and of Samuel Moffat of Beech Ridge."2
Migration
James Richardson emigrated cir. 1831 Bermuda; Date derived from Mary's death "at sea" in 1831, although her supposedly elder sister Catherine was shown as born in Bermuda abt 1828 - unless her age at death was incorrect.2,15,16James Richardson and Thomas Richardson migrated on 1 Jun 1837 on the "Brig Someret", New York, NY, USA; This 1837 voyage of the Brig Someret is assumed to be a trip from Bermuda to New York by siblings Thomas and James.
The voyage details show two tailors, James (actually indexed as Jane, but shown as a tailor), aged 35, and Thomas aged 32.
"Jane" gives a final destination of Bermuda, Thomas, USA. Both gave place of origin as Great Britain.17
Wills/bequests
His estate was probated on 23 Sep 1879 Hamilton, Par. of Pembroke, Bermuda; " I James Richardson of the town of Hamilton in the Islands of Bermuda late Librarian of the Public Library" dated 3 Oct 1873, proved 23 Sep 1879"my three daughters Naomi Lee, Sarah Brown Darrell and Martha Aitchison Keeney"
"I appoint my three Sons-in-law George Andrews Lee[,] Edwin Benjamin Darrell and Joshua C. Keeney executors of this my will."18
All the other info
James outlived his wife Mary Moffatt who died on 4 Sep 1872.3,19Family | Mary Moffatt (Oct 1802 - Sep 1872) |
Children |
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Charts | Timeline for the Morebattle RICHARDSONs James & Margaret (MABON) RICHARDSON of Morebattle |
Last Edited | 7 Jan 2013 |
Citations
- Online search: assorted surnames, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Birth 22 Dec 1802 James s/o James RICHARDSON & Margaret MABON, batch C118012, Morebattle, ROX, extracted Jul 2008.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Dth 18 Aug 1879 James RICHARDSON, aged 77, at Hamilton, Bermuda, of ROX, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~qcchatea/new_dom.htm, extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Birth notice 9 Nov 1841 "Mrs James Richardson, of a son" Dth notice 24 Jan 1843 Thos Mabon "only son of Mr James RICHARDSON of this town, aged 15 months", from Bermuda newspapers, rcvd Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, H/stone children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg, extracted Aug 2012.
- Ancestry.com online at http://search.ancestry.com, Marr. 8 Dec 1824 James RICHARDSON & Mary MOFFATT, Leeds, St Peter, WRY, from West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP68/4/16, online in West Yorkshire, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935, extracted from image Aug 2012.
- 1841 Census images, England & Wales, via Ancestry.com, Leeds, WRY; HO107; Piece: 1346; Book: 3; ED: 2; Folio: 26; Page: 3; hsehold of Archibald & Mary MOFFATT, extracted Aug 2012.
- 1851 Census images, England & Wales, via Ancestry.com, Sub Dist West Leeds, Dist Leeds, WRY, HO107; ED 3e; Piece: 2321; Folio: 270; Page: 18; Sched. 65, hsehold of Archibald MOFFATT, extracted Aug 2012.
- FamilySearch Labs Record Search (LDS) online at http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/, Birth 26 Aug Bap. 24 Sep 1797 Catherine Hadan d/o Archibald & Mary MOFFAT, Queen St, or Whitehill Independent, Leeds, York, from England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975 batch C08882-1 film 0828139 (RG4 3399) , extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Two James RICHARDSONs in Bermuda, from Bermuda newspapers, rcvd Aug 2012.
- "Lorna's Family History Musings", Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Marr. 18 Feb 1847 Catherine Hadden Moffatt (1828 - 12 Feb 1850) d/o James RICHARDSON & Mary MOFFATT; Hezekiah (Sep 1819 - 17 Feb 1864) s/o FRITH Hezekiah FRITH Jr & Mary MATSON, Pembroke, Bermuda, from http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/frithgen.htm, extracted Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, H/stone Children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, assumed to be Hamilton, Bermuda, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Tailors and lillies, James RICHARDSON of Bermuda, from "The Summary", Volumes 34-35, on google books at http://books.google.co.nz/books, rcvd Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, COLE, George Watson, Papers 1851-1939, www.americanantiquarian.org/Findingaids/george_watson_cole.pdf, searched Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Dth Feb 1850 Catherine Hadden Moffatt d/o James & Mary RICHARDSON, w/o Hezekiah FRITH, Inagua, Bahamas, aged 22 yrs 9 mths, from H/stone children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg, extracted Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Dth Sep 1833 Mary d/o James & Mary RICHRDSON, at sea, aged 9 mths, from H/stone children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg, extracted Aug 2012.
- USA Immigration Records ex Ancestry "Brig Someret" (sic) 1 Jun 1837 Thomas (32) & Jane (sic - 35) RICHARDSON, both tailors, dest. USA & Bermuda resp., from New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1850, extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Will 3 Oct 1873 Proved 23 Sep 1879 James RICHARDSON, late Librarian, Hamilton, Bermuda, extract rcvd Sep 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Dth 4 Sep 1872 Mary w/o James RICHARDSON, in 70th yr, native of Yorkshire, left 3 dtrs 9 grdchildren, at Hamilton, from Bermuda newspaper ?Royal Gazette? 10 Sep, rcvd Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Dth Jul 1827 James s/o James & Mary RICHRDSON, Leeds, ENG aged 9 mths, from H/stone children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg, extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Departure 23 Oct 1838 "Reported Outwards from Hamilton: in the Brigantine Queen Victoria, Mrs. James Richardson and Daughter", from Bermuda newspapers, rcvd Aug 2012.
- USA Immigration Records ex Ancestry "Queen Victoria" 29 Oct 1838 Mrs (30) & Miss (10) RICHARDSON, arr. NY, from Bermuda, from New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Marr. 24 Oct 1854 Sarah B 3rd d/o James RICHARDSON of Hamilton; Edwin B DARRELL formerly of Warwick, at Inagua (Bahamas), from Bermuda newspaper ?Royal Gazette? 12 Dec, rcvd Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Dth Oct 1836 Susanna Cox d/o James & Mary RICHRDSON, Bermuda, aged 11 mths, from H/stone children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg, extracted Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Dth notice 18 Oct 1836 Susanna Cox infant d/o James RICHARDSON, aged 12 mths, in Bermuda papers ?Royal Gazette?, rcvd Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Dth 31 Jul 1838 Archibald Moffat s/o James RICHARDSON, aged 7 mhts, at Hamilton, from Bermuda newspaper ?Royal Gazette? 7 Aug, rcvd Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Marr.24 Jul 1862 Martha Aitchison youngest d/o James RICHARDSON in Hamilton to Samuel Walter GAULT of Tennessee, published Bermuda 29 Jul 1862, from Bermuda newspaper index (http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317533816), extracted/ rcvd Aug 2012.
- John RICHARDSON (59474), "EM RICHARDSON, Adam ex John R (DNA)," e-mail to Lorna Henderson, Birth 9 Nov 1841 "Mrs James Richardson, of a son" Dth 24 Jan 1843 Thos Mabon "only son of Mr James RICHARDSON of this town, aged 15 months", from Bermuda newspapers, rcvd Aug 2012.
- Various authors, Assorted RICHARDSON Web searches/Correspondence, Dth Jun 1833 William s/o James & Mary RICHRDSON, Bermuda, aged 19 yrs 9 mths, from H/stone children of James & Mary RICHARDSON, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bmuwgw/richardsonj.jpg, extracted Aug 2012.
E. & O. E. Some/most parish records are rather hard to read and names, places hard to interpret, particularly if you are unfamiliar with an area.