Christopher C. Richards Sr. (1802 - abt. 1892)

Born 1802 in Franklin, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy Adeline (Moore) Richards — married 9 Feb 1826 in Franklin, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died about 1892 at about age 90 in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, United States

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Biography

• When Christopher C Richards was born on May 18, 1801, in Franklin, Virginia, his father, Waitman, was 36 and his mother, Sarah, was 26. He married Nancy Adeline Moore on February 9, 1826, in his hometown. They had 12 children in 31 years. He died on June 11, 1892, in Franklin, Virginia, at the impressive age of 91, and was buried in Rocky Mount, Virginia.

Christopher was the son of Waitman Richards and Sarah "Sally" Hodges. Waitman's family lived about 6 miles south east of Rocky Mount in Franklin County Virginia [between Sydnorsville and Sontag]. Waitman's father had established a large plantation there in 1758.

Christopher married Nancy Adeline Moore, daughter of Jacob Moore and Frances Shuffield; on February 9 1826 in Franklin County, and raised their family there.

• Christopher had 5 sons serve and give their lives in the Civil War.

Company "B", 42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment Roster RICHARDS: Christopher Jr., Hamilton Wade, Robert E., Samuel M., and William.

Children

1. Clarissa Betty [1827] +James Henry Williams 2. Alitha Ann [1820] +James Burwell Maxey 3. Hamilton Wade [1834] +Mary Jane King 4. Robert E. [1835] +Sarah Jane Shilling 5. Christopher Jr. [1836] +Hannah Adeline Gearhart 6. William [1838] +Sarah Jane Moore 7. Samuel M. [1840] 8. Sarah F. [1844] 9. Louisa Abigail [1846] +Bruce Everett Maxey 10. Octavia [1846] +Robert Jackson 11. Lewis P. [1850]

1860 census

South West Dist, Franklin Co VA Christo Richards M 59 Nancy Richards F 50 William Richards M 21 Samuel Richards M 20 Sarah Richards F 18 Louisa Richards F 14 Octavia Richards F 13 Lewis P Richards M 10

1880 census

Maggodee Dist, Franklin Co VA Chris Richards 80 wife Nancy Richards 68 grandson Sam Mcd Richards 13 grandson Wm. C. Richards 15

LINEAGE

Waitman RICHARDS [1765] Franklin Co VA Edward RICHARDS [1731] MD/ Franklin Co VA Benjamin RICHARDS [1710] MD/old Lunenburg & Franklin Co VA Edward RICHARDS [1678] Manchester, Lancashire England/MD ^[1]

Find A Grave

• Christopher C. Richards, Sr

BIRTH 1802 DEATH 1892 (aged 89–90) BURIAL Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, USA MEMORIAL ID 93128960

Sources

1. ↑ Harold G. Richards

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• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 01 March 2021), memorial page for Christopher C. Richards Sr. (1802–1892), Find a Grave Memorial no. 93128960, citing Adney Gap Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Harold G. Richards (contributor 47091261) .

• 1830 United States Federal Census

NameCriss RichardsHome in 1830 (City, County, State)Franklin, VirginiaFree White Persons - Males - 20 thru 291Free White Persons - Females - Under 52Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 291Free White Persons - Under 202Free White Persons - 20 thru 492Total Free White Persons4Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)4

• 1840 United States Federal Census

NameChristian RichardHome in 1840 (City, County, State)Floyd, VirginiaFree White Persons - Males - Under 52Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 92Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 141Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 391Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 691Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 142Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 391Persons Employed in Agriculture3Free White Persons - Under 207Free White Persons - 20 thru 492Total Free White Persons10Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves10

• 1860 United States Federal Census

NameChrist RichardAge59Birth Year1801GenderMaleHome in 1860South Western District, Franklin, VirginiaDwelling Number406Family Number400Real Estate Value1600Personal Estate Value325Cannot Read, WriteYHousehold members NameChrist RichardAge59NameNancy RichardAge50NameWilliam RichardsAge21NameSamuel RichardsAge20NameSarah RichardsAge18NameLewis P RichardsAge16NameLouisa RichardsAge14NameOctavia RichardsAge13

• 1870 United States Federal Census

NameCharlotta RichardAge in 187074Birth Date1796BirthplaceVirginiaDwelling Number114Home in 1870Maggodee, Franklin, VirginiaRaceWhiteGenderMalePost OfficeRocky MountOccupationFarmerAttended SchoolYesCannot ReadYesCannot WriteYesMale Citizen Over 21YesPersonal Estate Value300Real Estate Value1000Inferred ChildrenNancy Richard; Francis Richard; William RichardHousehold members NameCharlotta RichardAge74NameNancy RichardAge47NameFrancis RichardAge13NameWilliam RichardAge6NameSamuel Mc DowellAge3

• 1880 United States Federal Census

NameChris RichardsAge80Birth DateAbt 1800BirthplaceVirginiaHome in 1880Maggodee, Franklin, Virginia, USADwelling Number119RaceWhiteGenderMaleRelation to Head of HouseSelf (Head)Marital StatusMarriedSpouse's NameNancy RichardsFather's BirthplaceVirginiaMother's BirthplaceVirginiaOccupationFarmerCannot ReadYesCannot WriteYesNeighborsView others on pageHousehold members NameChris RichardsAge80NameNancy RichardsAge68NameWm.C. RichardsAge15NameSam Mcd RichardsAge13

• Franklin County, Virginia, Marriage Bond Index, 1786-1858

NameChristopher RichardsGenderMaleMarriage Date9 Feb 1826Marriage PlaceFranklin, Virginia, USASpouseNancy MoorePagepage 193

• Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

NameChristopher RichardsEnumeration Date8 Jun 1880PlaceMaggodee, Franklin, Virginia, USASchedule TypeAgricultureOS Page8Line Number3

• Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

NameChristopher R??Enumeration DateSep 1870PlaceMaggodee, Franklin, Virginia, USASchedule TypeAgricultureOS Page3Line Number29

• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

NameChristopher C. Richards SrGenderMaleBirth Date1802Death Date1892CemeteryAdney Gap Church of the Brethren CemeteryBurial or Cremation PlaceRocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of AmericaHas Bio?YFatherWaitman RichardsMotherSarah RichardsChildrenLouisa Abigail Maxey; Samuel M. Richards; Christopher Richards; Altha Ann Maxey; Clarissa Alice Williams; Octavia Jackson

• Virginia, Marriages, 1740-1850

NameChristopher RichardsGenderMaleSpouse NameNancy MooreSpouse GenderFemaleMarriage Date9 Feb 1826CountyFranklinStateVirginia

• Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940

NameChristopher RichardsGenderMaleMarriage Date09 Feb 1826Marriage PlaceFranklin County, VirginiaSpouseNancy MooreFHL Film Number31523Reference IDp82

• Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940

NameChristopher C. RichardsGenderMaleSpouseNancy RichardsChildOctave Richards

• Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940

NameChristopherGenderMaleSpouseNancyChildRobert Richards

• Virginia, U.S., Death Registers, 1853-1911

NameChristopher RichardsGenderMaleSpouseNancy Richards

• Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

NameChristopher Richards SrBirth Date1802Age at Death90Death Date1892Burial PlaceRocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, USA

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