Anne (Chastain) de Richebourg (abt. 1685 - abt. 1768)

Born about 22 Feb 1685 in Charost, Berry, France

Ancestors

Wife of Francis Morinna — married Nov 1725 in , Craven, SC

Descendants

Died about 1768 at about age 82 in Berkeley County, South Carolina

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Biography

Anne (Chastain) de Richebourg was a Huguenot emigrant (1540-1790).

Parentage

One Mrs. J. W. T of Atlanta, Georgia a descendant of CLAUDE PHILIPPE DE RICHEBOURG had provided a copy of a manuscript relating to DE RICHEBOURG, which was compiled by the late Dr. Robert Wilson, of the Citadel at Charleston, S. C. The manuscript states that he (Claude Phillippe) married ANNE CHASTAIN and further traces their children. The manuscript surmises that ANNE CHASTAIN was probably the daughter or sister of Dr. Castaing or Castayne one of the two surgeons who accompanied the Huguenots to Manakin Town. The manuscript accepts the that DE RICHEBOURG took Anglican orders.

Husband and Family

THE HUGUENOT: CLAUDE PHILIPPE DE RICHBOURG came to Manakin Town on the "Mary and Ann" 7-23-1700; married before leaving France, ANN CHASTAIN; they had John who died 1748; Rene who died 1740, married Catherine Peyre; James; Charles; Claudius; Elizabeth. About 1712-1713, CLAUDE P. DE RICHEBOURG moved to the Huguenot colony at Jamestown in S. C.; there he succeeded the ages Pierre Robert as pastor of the church in 1715. He died 1718-1719 and his will in French at one time at the Public Office in Charleston, can no longer be found. His wife, ANNA CHASTAIN and six children survived him, the children being of tender age. Though the dates of birth of the children are not known, it is thought that they were born in the following order: Charles, Rene, John, James, Claudius, and Elizabeth. The will of Pierre de St. Julian of Berkeley Co., S. C. dated 6-2-1718 mentions 20 pds to Monsieur CLAUDE PHILLIPE DE RICHEBOURG, minister. The will of Isaac Porcher of S.C. dated 9-25-1726 mentions his wife's godsons and goddaughters, the children of late Mr. RICHEBOURG.

References to Anne

There is an advertisement in the Gazette of March 17, 1764 offering a tract of 200 acres of land in St. James, Santee, for sale. This advertisement was placed by Claudius Richebourg, and recites that it was originally a tract of land granted to John Barnett in 1705, who conveyed it to my mother, ANN DE RICHBOURG and directs that anyone interested treat with Mr. Peper Porcher in Charles Towne, where the deeds may be seen, or with the subscriber in St. Mark's Parish, about 25 miles from Nelson's Ferry. It is signed by Claudius Richebourg.

The Remarriage of the Widow

Anne remarried after the death of her husband as shown in the following record:

Date: 26 Nov 1725

Mortgage. Francis Morinna, chirurgeon, of Craven Co., to Isaac Porcher, Sr., chirurgeon, of Berkeley Co., as security on a bond of even date in prepayment of £202:18:7 on 26 Nov 1731, 300 a. English measure in Craven Co., on S side Santee River, bounding S on vacant land; E on Francis Morinna; W on the Parsonage of St. James Santee.

Francis Morinna by marrying ANNA D'RICHBOURG, widow of CLAUDIUS D'RICHBOURG, clerk, of Craven Co., became possessed of D'RICHBOURG estate; & Isaac Porcher, Sr., by a Court of Orphans was nominated guardian of the 3 D'RICHBOURG children, James, Claudius & Elizabeth.

Merinna [sic] gives Porcher a bond to secure payment of the several sums due the children & conveys 300 a.

Witnesses: Archibald Young, William (his mark) Skinner. Before Thomas Broughton, J.P. Jacob Motte, Register.

Research Notes

Anne Chastain, daughter of Estienne Chastain and Jeanne Laurent, was born on 8 February 1655 in Chârost and baptised on 21 February the same year. Her godfather was Jean Chastain, her godmother Susanne Jupillee^[1]. She was baptised exactly 30 years before this Anne Chastain, whose story is deducted from secondary sources.

Sources

1. ↑ Relevés des registres paroissiaux et d'état civil effectués par la Société Généalogique du Bas-Berry, enregistrement #159882, consulté en février 2018 via Geneanet

• The Huguenots of Colonial South Carolina, Dr. Arthur Henry Hirsch, 1962, p: 19, 62, 76, 81, 133-134, 137

• History of the Presbyterian Church in South Carolina, Dr. George Howe, (Columbia, S. C., 1870), Vol. 1, 166.

• SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MAGAZINE, Vol. 44, page 250, Vol. 45, pages 162-167, 170-217, and Vol. 46, pages 40, 174. (Richebourg records)

• Clara A. Langley. South Carolina Deed Abstract 1719-1772. Volume I. Greenville SC: Southern Historical Press, Inc., 1983 (reprinted 1999). Page 176. Book K, p. 259,

• Clara A Langley 1983. SC Deed Abstracts 1719-1772 Bk K,p259 -

George Howe (Columbia, Duffie & Chapman 1870). History of the Presbyterian Church in SC - pg 166 (1710-1720)

• Barck and Lefler, Colonial America, 2nd
• Chastain, Lowell, Virginia Chastains Genealogy
• Pierre Chastain Family Association Website
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SC Deed Abstracts 1719-1772 Bk K,p259 -.Research notes: 26 Nov 1725 'Mortgage' Francis MORINNA, chirurgeon, of Craven Co, to Isaac PORCHER, Sr, of Berkeley Co, as security on a bond of even date, SC money conditioned for payment on 26 Nov 1731, 300 ac English measure in Craven Co; on S side Santee Rv, bounding S on vacant land; E on Francis MORINNA; W on the Parsonage of St James Santee. Francis MORINNA by marrying Anna D'RICHBOURG, widow of Claudius D'RICHBOURG, clerk, of Craven Co. became possessed of D'RICHOURGH estate; & Isaac PORCHER, Sr by a Court of Orphans was nominated guardian of the 3 D'RICHBOURG children, James, Claudius & Elizabeth; MERINNA gives PORCHER a bond to secure payment of the several sums due the children & conveys 300ac WIT: Archibald YOUNG, William (mark) SKINNER -Before Thomas Broughton, JP - Jacob MOTTE, Register.

History of the Presbyterian Church in SC - The French Church at Jamestown on the Santee, enjoyed the labors of Pierre Robert; received an accession to their ministers in Rev Claude Philippe de Richebourg, who removed from Trent River in NC to Jamestown in 1712. He was pastor of colony of French refugees who King Wm had sent to VA 1690 & settled at Manakin Town, They were joined in 1699 by 300 & in 1700 by 200. From this settlement they were driven by a rising of the Tuscarora & Coree Indians. A Massacre took place 11 Sep 1711. 111 persons were victims. Richebourg & others went to SC. He appears to have been a man of unobtrusive manners, deep & fervent piety & serious temper of mind. Adversities & poverty have been his portion in the lot of life. 2 or 3 yrs after his removal to SC lived without spiritual charge & without any pecuniary resources for maintenance of his family. We are informed by Humphrey, he contemplated a removal out of the colony, 'on account of his great want'. His WILL <13 Jan 1718-19 has not been found since this book was published) His wife, Anne CHASTAIN & 6 children survived him. Miss statements have been made by writers of historical sketches of the Huguenots. Richebourg was not the first minister of the church on the Santee.