David Bee Richardson (1872 - 1951)

Born 19 May 1872 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Ancestors

Died 16 May 1951 at age 78 in Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Biography

David was born 19 May 1872 in 1 Oakfeild Terrace Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. His parents were Thomas Richardson and Agnes Bee. ^[1] His baptism was Jun 16 1872 in Edinburgh, Scotland. ^[2]

1881 he resided in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland with his parents and siblings. ^[3]

Thomas was listed as head, married, age 59, male, commercial traveler and born in East Hoe, Midlothian.

Agnes, wife, married, age 49, female, born in Dalkeith, Midlothian;

James B., son, unmarried, age 18, male, pupil teacher, born in Dalkeith, Midlothian;

Andrew, son, age 16, male, bookseller, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian;

Thomas, son, age 13, male, clerk chemist's, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian;

Ellen C., daughter, age 10, female, scholar, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian;

David B., son, age 8, male, scholar;

Elizabeth M., daughter, age 6, female, scholar, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian;

Marion G., daughter, age 5, female, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian;

Agnes B., daughter, age 3, female, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian;

Catherine S., 6 months, female, born in Edinburgh, Midlothian.

1891 he resided in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland with his parents and siblings. ^[4]

Thomas was listed as head, married, age 49, male, a commercial traveler and born in Newbattle, Midlothian.

Agnes, wife, married, age 50, female, born in Dalkeith, Midlothian;

James B., son, unmarried, age 28, male, teacher, born in Dalkeith, Midlothian;

Helen C., daughter, unmarried, age 20, female, dressmaker, born in Edinburgh;

Lizzie, daughter, age 16, female, millinery shop woman; born in Edinburgh;

David B., son, age 18, male, chemist's assistant, born in Edinburgh;

Marion G., daughter, age 15, mantle maker apprentice, born in Edinburgh;

Agnes B., daughter, age 13, female, scholar, born in Edinburgh;

Katie G., daughter, age 11, female, scholar, born in Edinburgh.

David married Williamina Elizabeth Simpson May 31 1894 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Williamina was born Jul 20 1871 in Edinburgh. She died Feb 27 1959 in Joppa, Scotland. Her parents were Robert Simpson and Marion Rankin Gilroy.

They had the following children:

1. Marion Agnes Bee Richardson (1901-)
2. Helen Richardson (1904-)

1911 he resided in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland wife his wife and children. ^[5]

David was listed as head, age 38, male, married, a pharmacist and born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Wilhelmina, wife, age 39, female, married for 12 yrs., given birth to 2 children who were both living, born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh;

Marion A., daughter, age 11, female, school, England;

Helen, daughter, age 6, female, school, Edinburgh, Edinburgh;

Marion Simpson, mother-in-law, age 72, female, widow, born in Drumelzier, Peebles.

David died 16 May 1951 in 5 Magdalina Cottages Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. His will was probated 1951. ^[6]

Research Notes

There is another baptism record for David Bee Richardson, son of Thomas Richardson and Agnes Bee Sep 8 1868,^[7] who died May 24 1869. His death is on same gravestone as parents.

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQ5D-3R4 : 12 February 2020), David Bee Richardson, 1872.
2. ↑ "Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records, 1736-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGXD-Y6NS : 21 August 2019), David Bee Richardson, 16 Jun 1872; citing Baptism, Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 004109246.
3. ↑ Thomas Richardson household residing at 28 Salisbury Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 1881 census of Scotland, Edinburgh Newington 685/5, Midlothian, enumeration district (ED) 18, page 2, schedule no. 5, Thomas Richardson household; FHL microfilm 224008, image 407-8.
4. ↑ Thomas Richardson household resided at 23 Livingstone Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 1891 census of Scotland, Edinburgh Newington 695/5, Midlothiand, enumeration district (ED) 81, page 15, schedule no. 93, Thomas Richardson household; FHL microfilm 220399, image 373.
5. ↑ David B. Richardson household resided at 183 Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland 1911 census of Scotland, Edinburgh Newington 685/5, Midlothian, enumeration district (ED) 2, page 12, schedule no. 93, David B. Richardson household; digital images(www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 3 Nov 2018).
6. ↑ "National Probate Index of England and Wales - Index to Wills and Administrations 1858-1966," database(www.ancestry.com : accessed 4 Nov 2018), Probate of David Bee Richardson, 30 Nov 1951, London.
7. ↑ "Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records, 1736-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGLS-NRG1 : 21 August 2019), David Bee Richardson, 8 Sep 1868; citing Baptism, Edinburgh, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, The National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh; FHL microfilm 004109246.

Acknowledgements

• Richardson-6503 was created by Vivienne Stanley through the import of Vivienne family tree.ged on Jan 9, 2014