• Eli C. Richardson
  • Mary Spurlin

Eli C. Richardson &
Mary "Polly" Spurlin

Eli C. Richardson, son of Alexander RICHARDSON & Martha CHEEK, was born Feb. 13, 1837, in Ashe Co., NC, and died Feb. 2, 1896, in Alleghany Co., NC. He married Mary "Polly" Spurlin, Feb. 15, 1864, in Alleghany Co., NC. She was born June 13, 1843, in Grayson Co., VA, and died June 19, 1922, in Alleghany Co., NC. Eli and Mary Richardson are buried at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in Alleghany Co., NC.

Children of Eli C. Richardson & Mary "Polly" Spurlin:

  1. Isaac Monroe Richardson, b. Nov. 27, 1864, Alleghany Co., NC; d. Mar. 23, 1951, Alleghany Co., NC; m. Caroline ANDREWS, daughter of John ANDREWS & Catherine BLEVINS, Dec. 27, 1885, Alleghany Co., NC (b. Nov. 27, 1859; d. Dec. 14, 1954); bur. Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Ennice, Alleghany Co., NC. Children: Pearl C. Richardson (1888), Rosa A. Richardson (1890).
  2. Caroline Richardson, b. 1866, Alleghany Co., NC; d. 1873, Alleghany Co., NC; bur. Eli Richardson Cemetery, Rd. 1411, Alleghany Co., NC.  Note: she is not Cornelia "Nellie" Richardson who was b. July 9, 1866, d. Nov. 27, 1939, m. Andy Franklin ADAMS.  Nellie Richardson Adams' parents were Fields RICHARDSON & Mary RAY, according to her death certificate.
  3. William A. Richardson, b. Aug. 12, 1867, Alleghany Co., NC; d. May 27, 1951, Alleghany Co., NC; m. (1) Rosa A. ANDREWS, daughter of John ANDREWS & Catherine BLEVINS, Nov. 12, 1891, Alleghany Co., NC (b. Nov. 7, 1866; d. Nov. 7, 1914); m. (2) Laura Etta __, bef. 1920 (b. abt. 1886; d. unk.); bur. Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Ennice, Alleghany Co., NC. Children: Bessie Richardson (1893), Walter Richardson (1898), Ella Richardson (1900).
  4. Wiley Preston Richardson, b. Apr. 12, 1869, Alleghany Co., NC; d. Aug. 29, 1947, possibly in Smyth Co., VA; m. Marietta BOYER, daughter of James Mitchell BOYER & Mary "Polly" ATWOOD, Jan. 25, 1893, Alleghany Co., NC (b. Apr. 14, 1874; d. Feb. 10, 1955); bur. Elk Creek Church, Alleghany Co., NC.  Child: Artie M. Richardson (1894).
  5. Celia J. Richardson, b. Apr. 12, 1871, Alleghany Co., NC; d. Mar. 14, 1952, Grayson Co., VA; m. Martin A. ANDREWS, son of John ANDREWS & Catherine BLEVINS, Apr. 3, 1897, Alleghany Co., NC (b. Apr. 13, 1868; d. Mar. 26, 1944); bur. Andrews Cemetery, Rte. 632, Grayson Co., VA. Children: Kemper Andrews (c.1901), Floyd Kyle Andrews (c.1904), Ola Mary Andrews (1904), Vera E. Andrews (c.1915).
  6. Andrew D. "Andy" Richardson, b. 1873, Alleghany Co., NC; d. 1923, Alleghany Co., NC; m. Laura Ennice RECTOR, daughter of Enos RECTOR & Abiah "Abi" ANDREWS, Sept. 25, 1889, Alleghany Co., NC (b. 1870; d. 1965); bur. Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Ennice, Alleghany Co., NC.  Children: Edwin Richardson (1900; d. young); Camant Richardson (c.1914).
  7. Ellen Rose Richardson, b. May 13, 1875, Alleghany Co., NC; d. July 13, 1970, Alleghany Co., NC; m. her 2nd cousin, Colonel Glen FENDER, son of Isom FENDER & Phoebe CHEEK, Jan. 11, 1899, Alleghany Co., NC (b. Mar. 4, 1877; d. Apr. 20, 1972); bur. Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, Alleghany Co., NC.  Children: Willard B. Fender (1901), David H. Fender (1903), Wilmer G. Fender (1904), Eula Fender (1907), Roy E. Fender (1909), Edith Fender (1913), Clayton I. Fender (1915).
  8. Willard Guy Richardson, b. Mar. 29, 1878, Alleghany Co., NC; d. Jan. 25, 1964, Alleghany Co., NC; m. Leva A. SANDERS, daughter of John R. SANDERS & Sarah Jane ESTEP (b. July 18, 1880; d. Apr. 24, 1965); bur. Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, Alleghany Co., NC.  They had no children.
  9. Myrtie Richardson, b. 1879, Alleghany Co., NC; d. 1880, Alleghany Co., NC; bur. Eli Richardson Cemetery, Rd. 1411, Alleghany Co., NC.
  10. Fidella "Della" Richardson, b. Feb. 10, 1881, Alleghany Co., NC; d. Dec. 4, 1965, Alleghany Co., NC; m. Charlie McCoy REYNOLDS, son of Isom REYNOLDS & Susan COX, Feb. 28, 1900, Alleghany Co., NC (b. June 15, 1879; d. June 5, 1951); bur. Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Alleghany Co., NC.  Children: Flora E. Reynolds (1905); Amma Pearl Reynolds (1908).
  11. Sarah H. Richardson, b. 1883, Alleghany Co., NC; d. bef. 1910; m. John M. REYNOLDS, son of Allen REYNOLDS & Mary Ellen EDWARDS (b. Sept. 1882; d. aft. 1930).  Child: Kemp A. Reynolds (1905).  John M. Reynolds appears to have remarried to Mary Lillian Cockerham; they lived in Traphill, Wilkes Co., NC.  Kemp A. Reynolds was raised by his grandparents, Allen & Mary Reynolds.
  12. Minnie Dora Richardson, b. July 27, 1885, Alleghany Co., NC; d. 1955, Cecil Co., MD; m. John Merriman EDWARDS, son of Richard A. EDWARDS & Rosabelle WOLFE, Dec. 21, 1904, Alleghany Co., NC (b. Oct. 10, 1878; d. 1945).  Children: Emory Paul Edwards (1907), Posie Marie Edwards (1909), Jay Porter Edwards (c.1911), Ray M. Edwards (1915), Edna Lou Edwards (1917), Loyce Rose Edwards (1919), Living (1923), Living (1926).
  13. Beatrice Richardson, b. July 15, 1887, Alleghany Co., NC; d. Sept. 18, 1908, Alleghany Co., NC; m. David Reedy ESTEP, son of Haywood ESTEP & Sarah BILLINGS (b. June 17, 1877; d. Nov. 4, 1940); bur. Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, Alleghany Co., NC.  They had no children.  David Reedy Estep m. (2nd) Bessie Ann FOWLKES, who was the widow of Q.R. RECTOR.

Notes

1870 Census, Alleghany Co., NC, Glade Creek Twp. (HH#25):
ELI RICHARDSON, 33, farmer, NC
-- Polly, 28, keeps house, VA
-- Isaac, 7, NC
-- Caroline, 6, NC
-- William, 5, NC
-- Wiley, 2, NC
1880 Census, Alleghany Co., NC, Glade Creek Twp. (HH#26):
ELI C. RICHARDSON, 43, farmer, NC NC NC
-- Mary, 38, wife, keeping house, NC NC NC
-- Isaac M., 14, son, farm laborer, " " "
-- William A., 13, son, farm laborer, " " "
-- Wiley O., 11, son, farm laborer, " " "
-- Cela J., 8, daughter, " " "
-- Andrew H., 6, son, " " "
-- Rosa E., 5, dau, " " "
-- Willard G., 3, son, " " "
-- Martha C., 1, dau, " " "
1900 Census, Alleghany Co., NC, Gap Civil Twp., p.167 (HH#271):
MARIE RICHARDSON, June 1843, 56, wd, 13 children/11 living, NC NC NC, farmer
-- Guy, son, Mar 1878, age 22, NC NC NC
-- Sarah, dau, Jan. 1883, age 17, " " "
-- Minnie, dau, July 1885, age 14, " " "
-- Beatrice, dau, July 1887, age 12, " " "

1896. The estate of Eli Richardson was probated in Alleghany Co., NC, in 1896 (NC Archives Box No. Box No. CR.004.508.24).

Death Certificate: Polly RICHARDSON, age 79, b. 13 June 1843, Grayson Co., VA; d. 19 June 1922, Gap Civil, Alleghany Co., NC; name of father: SPURLIN; mother's maiden name: unknown; burial: Antioch Church. (Ancestry.com)

Deed Abstracts

Feb. 4, 1864. Alexander RICHARDSON to Eli C. RICHARDSON, 50 acres on Crab Creek of New River [sic] adj. said A. RICHARDSON, the Virginia line, a branch, & the southeast prong of the branch, for $200. Signed: A. RICHARDSON. Wit: [cut off image]. Proved July 10, 1869 (ack'd). (Alleghany DB 1:323.)

Feb. 15, 1864. Eli RICHARDSON, son of Alexander RICHARDSON & Martha Patsy CHEEK, m. Mary SPURLING [no other info]. (G.H. Latham, Alleghany County Marriages (Heritage Books, 1996).)

Jan. 27, 1869. Richard EDWARDS & wife Suzy to Eli RICHARDSON & wife Mary, 65 acres on Crab Creek adj. the Virginia line, said RICHARDSON, TOLIVER, & CHEEK, for $250. Signed: Richard EDWARDS, Susan (X) EDWARDS. [No wits.] Proved July 10, 1869 (ack'd). (Alleghany DB 1:329.)

Aug. 1, 1871. Eli RICHARDSON & wife Mary to John RICHARDSON & wife Peggy, 18 acres on Crab Creek beg. on the branch by a steep bank, adj. the Big Road & CHEEK, for $45. The said John RICHARDSON & wife is to let the said Eli RICHARDSON & wife have the said land back if he goes to sell or lease the said land, at the same price that any other person will pay him. Signed: Eli RICHARDSON, Mary (X) RICHARDSON. [No wits.] Proved June 1, 1876 (ack'd). (Alleghany DB 3:282.)

Nov. 27, 1879. Eli RICHARDSON & wife Mary to John KILLEN & wife Sarah, 18 acres on Crab Creek beg. below the falls, adj. south side of a little branch & CHEEK, for $105. Signed: Eli RICHARDSON, Mary (X) RICHARDSON. Wits: Allen (X) MOXLEY, Richd. CHEEK. Proved Feb. 2, 1881 (ack'd). Filed Dec. 15, 1885. (Alleghany DB 6:446.)

Dec. 20, 1881. Eli RICHARDSON & wife Mary to Henry RICHARDSON, 12 acres on Crab Creek adj. Eli RICHARDSON, a branch, the wagon road, CHEEK, & a ridge, for $100. Signed: Eli RICHARDSON, Mary (X) RICHARDSON. Proved Feb. 25?, 1882. (Alleghany DB 7:39.)

Dec. 12, 1882. Eli RICHARDSON & wife Polly to Henry RICHARDSON, 20? acres on Crab Creek adj. Henry RICHARDSON & the wagon road, for $100. Signed Eli RICHARDSON, Polly (X) RICHARDSON. Proved Dec. 12, 1882 (ack'd). (Alleghany DB 7:36.)

Dec. 10, 1883. Eli RICHARDSON & wife Mary to Henry RICHARDSON, 2 acres on Crab Creek adj. a road & Henry RICHARDSON, for $50. Signed: Eli RICHARDSON, Mary (X) RICHARDSON. Wit: Wm. H. JOINES. Proved May 11, 1884 (ack'd). (Alleghany DB 7:37.)

Apr. 19, 1890. E.C. RICHARDSON & wife Mary to John EVANS & wife Nancy, 1 ¾ acres adj. Robert TRUITT, Hastin EDWARDS, Joseph DICKENS, & others [not identified], beg. a little above the mill seat on Crab Creek adj. the meanders of a branch & the big road, for $3. Signed: E.C. RICHARDSON, Mary (X) RICHARDSON. Wit: Barney EVANS. Proved May 15, 1890 (ack'd). Reg. June 3, 1890. (Alleghany DB 8:235.)

July 3, 1906. I.M. RICHARDSON & wife Caroline, W.A. RICHARDSON & wife R.A., A.D. RICHARDSON & wife L. Ennis, C.G. FENDER & wife R. Ellen, W.G. RICHARDSON & wife Leva, C.M. REYNOLDS & wife Dellia, J.M. REYNOLDS & wife Sarah H., J.M. EDWARDS & wife Minnie, D.R. ESTEP & wife Beatrice, all of Alleghany Co., NC, and M.A. ANDERS & wife C.J. of Nebraska, to W.P. RICHARDSON of Alleghany Co., NC, 52 acres on Rock Creek adj. Noah MOXLEY and W.P. WARDEN, for $600. Signed by the grantors. Proved Sept. 15, 1906, in Alleghany Co., NC (ack'd). Proved Oct. 22, 1906, in Pawnee Co., NE, by Martin A. ANDREWS & Celia J. ANDREWS. Reg. Oct. 31, 1906. (Alleghany DB 21:168.)

Note: The above deed involves the children of Eli C. Richardson: Isaac Monroe RICHARDSON, William A. RICHARDSON, Andrew D. RICHARDSON, Ellen Rose FENDER (m. Colonel Glen Fender), Willard Guy RICHARDSON, Della REYNOLDS (m. Charlie M. Reynolds), Sarah H. REYNOLDS (m. John M. Reynolds), Minnie EDWARDS (m. John Merriman Edwards), Beatrice ESTEP (m. David R. Estep), Celia J. ANDERS (ANDREWS) (m. Martin A. Andrews), and Wiley Preston RICHARDSON.

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