Andrew H. Richardson was the son of Richard Richardson (born about 1725, died before 1769 in Craven County, NC), and wife Sarah, who was probably a Heizer/Heiser (also seen as Hiser, Hizer).
Although Andrew's name has traditionally been handed down through descendants as "Andrew Heizer Richardson," no record during his lifetime has that as his full name, including his parents' bible and his own bible. He's "Andrew Richardson" in almost every document in Craven County, North Carolina.
He IS listed as "Andrew H." in a 1791 deed. See Records of Jones County, NC, page 142 -- June 25, 1791: Andrew H. Richardson of Craven Co. to Emanuel Simmons of Jones Co. for 80 pounds a slave. Wts: Silas W. Arnett. [This was Emanuel Simmons whom Andrew's mother Sarah would marry as a 3rd husband in 1804.]
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William C. Harlee referred to Andrew as "Andrew Heizer Richardson" in his 1934 "Kinfolks" book. This is the first genealogically researched work about the Richardsons, and PROBABLY that's where the later researchers derive his full name.
William C. Harllee's Kinfolks, page 973: 2R201 * Andrew Heizer d 15 Oct 1817 N.C. New Bern m (marriage bond dated) 23 Dec 1787 * Elizabeth McKay
Richard Richardson and his wife Sarah's family data was recorded in the Conner-Richardson family bible. This bible was transcribed by Mike Edge in November 2003 from the original bible, then in the possession of Katie Moore Wood, who had inherited it from her mother, through her grandmother and great-grandmother. Mike noted that the handwriting in some places was difficult to read.
The bible shows births of Richard and Sarah Richardson's children beginning in 1752. Entries include:
"Andrew Richardson son of RR and Sarah his wife was born October ye 24 1759."
Andrew's marriage is recorded in the Andrew Richardson bible (his own bible), transcribed by Elizabeth Moore in 1962:
"Andrew and Elizabeth Richardson were married Dec. 23, 1787"
Note that in North Carolina original marriage bonds, their marriage bond is dated 10th Dec. 1788, not 1787. The bible marriage entry must be an error, perhaps written some years after their marriage.
My short abstract of the bond, in which the date is clearly written:
State of No. Carolina
Craven County
Andrew Richardson & Gideon McKoy
are bound to the Excell't Sam'l Johnston Esq., Governor, Captain,
General, and Commander in chief of the state aforesaid (etc)
10th Decr 1788
for license for Andrew Richardson to marry Elizabeth McKoy
Signed: Andrew Richardson, Gideon Mecoy
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Andrew's death was noted in the Carolina Federal Republican issue of October 18, 1817:
"Died - In this county on the 16th inst., Mr. Andrew Richardson, a respectable inhabitant."
Andrew Heizer Richardson bible entries include:
"Andrew Richardson died 15 October 1817"
This is only a date discrepancy of one day, and the bible probably has the correct death date.
Although Andrew's name has traditionally been handed down through descendants as "Andrew Heizer Richardson," no record during his lifetime has that as his full name, including his parents' bible and his own bible. He's "Andrew Richardson" in almost every document in Craven County, North Carolina.
He IS listed as "Andrew H." in a 1791 deed. See Records of Jones County, NC, page 142 -- June 25, 1791: Andrew H. Richardson of Craven Co. to Emanuel Simmons of Jones Co. for 80 pounds a slave. Wts: Silas W. Arnett. [This was Emanuel Simmons whom Andrew's mother Sarah would marry as a 3rd husband in 1804.]
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William C. Harlee referred to Andrew as "Andrew Heizer Richardson" in his 1934 "Kinfolks" book. This is the first genealogically researched work about the Richardsons, and PROBABLY that's where the later researchers derive his full name.
William C. Harllee's Kinfolks, page 973: 2R201 * Andrew Heizer d 15 Oct 1817 N.C. New Bern m (marriage bond dated) 23 Dec 1787 * Elizabeth McKay
Richard Richardson and his wife Sarah's family data was recorded in the Conner-Richardson family bible. This bible was transcribed by Mike Edge in November 2003 from the original bible, then in the possession of Katie Moore Wood, who had inherited it from her mother, through her grandmother and great-grandmother. Mike noted that the handwriting in some places was difficult to read.
The bible shows births of Richard and Sarah Richardson's children beginning in 1752. Entries include:
"Andrew Richardson son of RR and Sarah his wife was born October ye 24 1759."
Andrew's marriage is recorded in the Andrew Richardson bible (his own bible), transcribed by Elizabeth Moore in 1962:
"Andrew and Elizabeth Richardson were married Dec. 23, 1787"
Note that in North Carolina original marriage bonds, their marriage bond is dated 10th Dec. 1788, not 1787. The bible marriage entry must be an error, perhaps written some years after their marriage.
My short abstract of the bond, in which the date is clearly written:
State of No. Carolina
Craven County
Andrew Richardson & Gideon McKoy
are bound to the Excell't Sam'l Johnston Esq., Governor, Captain,
General, and Commander in chief of the state aforesaid (etc)
10th Decr 1788
for license for Andrew Richardson to marry Elizabeth McKoy
Signed: Andrew Richardson, Gideon Mecoy
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Andrew's death was noted in the Carolina Federal Republican issue of October 18, 1817:
"Died - In this county on the 16th inst., Mr. Andrew Richardson, a respectable inhabitant."
Andrew Heizer Richardson bible entries include:
"Andrew Richardson died 15 October 1817"
This is only a date discrepancy of one day, and the bible probably has the correct death date.
Andrew H. Richardson was the son of Richard Richardson (born about 1725, died before 1769 in Craven County, NC), and wife Sarah, who was probably a Heizer/Heiser (also seen as Hiser, Hizer).
Although Andrew's name has traditionally been handed down through descendants as "Andrew Heizer Richardson," no record during his lifetime has that as his full name, including his parents' bible and his own bible. He's "Andrew Richardson" in almost every document in Craven County, North Carolina.
He IS listed as "Andrew H." in a 1791 deed. See Records of Jones County, NC, page 142 -- June 25, 1791: Andrew H. Richardson of Craven Co. to Emanuel Simmons of Jones Co. for 80 pounds a slave. Wts: Silas W. Arnett. [This was Emanuel Simmons whom Andrew's mother Sarah would marry as a 3rd husband in 1804.]
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William C. Harlee referred to Andrew as "Andrew Heizer Richardson" in his 1934 "Kinfolks" book. This is the first genealogically researched work about the Richardsons, and PROBABLY that's where the later researchers derive his full name.
William C. Harllee's Kinfolks, page 973: 2R201 * Andrew Heizer d 15 Oct 1817 N.C. New Bern m (marriage bond dated) 23 Dec 1787 * Elizabeth McKay
Richard Richardson and his wife Sarah's family data was recorded in the Conner-Richardson family bible. This bible was transcribed by Mike Edge in November 2003 from the original bible, then in the possession of Katie Moore Wood, who had inherited it from her mother, through her grandmother and great-grandmother. Mike noted that the handwriting in some places was difficult to read.
The bible shows births of Richard and Sarah Richardson's children beginning in 1752. Entries include:
"Andrew Richardson son of RR and Sarah his wife was born October ye 24 1759."
Andrew's marriage is recorded in the Andrew Richardson bible (his own bible), transcribed by Elizabeth Moore in 1962:
"Andrew and Elizabeth Richardson were married Dec. 23, 1787"
Note that in North Carolina original marriage bonds, their marriage bond is dated 10th Dec. 1788, not 1787. The bible marriage entry must be an error, perhaps written some years after their marriage.
My short abstract of the bond, in which the date is clearly written:
State of No. Carolina
Craven County
Andrew Richardson & Gideon McKoy
are bound to the Excell't Sam'l Johnston Esq., Governor, Captain,
General, and Commander in chief of the state aforesaid (etc)
10th Decr 1788
for license for Andrew Richardson to marry Elizabeth McKoy
Signed: Andrew Richardson, Gideon Mecoy
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Andrew's death was noted in the Carolina Federal Republican issue of October 18, 1817:
"Died - In this county on the 16th inst., Mr. Andrew Richardson, a respectable inhabitant."
Andrew Heizer Richardson bible entries include:
"Andrew Richardson died 15 October 1817"
This is only a date discrepancy of one day, and the bible probably has the correct death date.
Although Andrew's name has traditionally been handed down through descendants as "Andrew Heizer Richardson," no record during his lifetime has that as his full name, including his parents' bible and his own bible. He's "Andrew Richardson" in almost every document in Craven County, North Carolina.
He IS listed as "Andrew H." in a 1791 deed. See Records of Jones County, NC, page 142 -- June 25, 1791: Andrew H. Richardson of Craven Co. to Emanuel Simmons of Jones Co. for 80 pounds a slave. Wts: Silas W. Arnett. [This was Emanuel Simmons whom Andrew's mother Sarah would marry as a 3rd husband in 1804.]
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William C. Harlee referred to Andrew as "Andrew Heizer Richardson" in his 1934 "Kinfolks" book. This is the first genealogically researched work about the Richardsons, and PROBABLY that's where the later researchers derive his full name.
William C. Harllee's Kinfolks, page 973: 2R201 * Andrew Heizer d 15 Oct 1817 N.C. New Bern m (marriage bond dated) 23 Dec 1787 * Elizabeth McKay
Richard Richardson and his wife Sarah's family data was recorded in the Conner-Richardson family bible. This bible was transcribed by Mike Edge in November 2003 from the original bible, then in the possession of Katie Moore Wood, who had inherited it from her mother, through her grandmother and great-grandmother. Mike noted that the handwriting in some places was difficult to read.
The bible shows births of Richard and Sarah Richardson's children beginning in 1752. Entries include:
"Andrew Richardson son of RR and Sarah his wife was born October ye 24 1759."
Andrew's marriage is recorded in the Andrew Richardson bible (his own bible), transcribed by Elizabeth Moore in 1962:
"Andrew and Elizabeth Richardson were married Dec. 23, 1787"
Note that in North Carolina original marriage bonds, their marriage bond is dated 10th Dec. 1788, not 1787. The bible marriage entry must be an error, perhaps written some years after their marriage.
My short abstract of the bond, in which the date is clearly written:
State of No. Carolina
Craven County
Andrew Richardson & Gideon McKoy
are bound to the Excell't Sam'l Johnston Esq., Governor, Captain,
General, and Commander in chief of the state aforesaid (etc)
10th Decr 1788
for license for Andrew Richardson to marry Elizabeth McKoy
Signed: Andrew Richardson, Gideon Mecoy
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Andrew's death was noted in the Carolina Federal Republican issue of October 18, 1817:
"Died - In this county on the 16th inst., Mr. Andrew Richardson, a respectable inhabitant."
Andrew Heizer Richardson bible entries include:
"Andrew Richardson died 15 October 1817"
This is only a date discrepancy of one day, and the bible probably has the correct death date.
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