Richard Henry Jordan (1821 - 1893)

Born 7 Jul 1821 in Habbersham County, Georgia

Descendants

Died 18 Sep 1893 at age 72 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United States

Biography

Richard was born in 1821. He passed away in 1893. He is the son of Ashael Jordanand Grisally Anonymous

In 1870 Census of Rhea County, Rev. Richard Henry Jordan was listed living in the area of Smith's Cross Roads. His parents both are from South Carolina. Sometime before 1821 the Jordan family moved to Habbersham County, Georgia and by 1830, they migrated into Bledsoe County, Tennessee, where his parents died between 1871 and 1879.

In 1880 Rev. Richard Henry Jordan was living in Meigs County, Tennessee and by 1890 he made his home in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Rev. Jordan, a Baptist Circuit Rider Minister for 41 years was born July 17, 1821 in Habbersham County, and died September 18, 1893, in what was James County, but is now Hamilton County. His death occured at the Salem Church, reportedly after preaching to large congregation. His last sermon was taken from St. John the 12th Chapter.

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