Melchizadeck "Melchiz" Richardson

Melchizedek Richardson

• Born 1626, Nottingham, England
• Also seen as born 26 Dec 1647 in Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, England
• Died about 1701 in Henrico County, Colony of Virginia
• Husband of 1) Ann Sewell 2) Elizabeth Branch
• Father of John Francis Richardson and Thomas Richardson

Biography

Also seen as d 1648 and with a son Mel who married Elizabeth Branch.

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Richardson-8582

Date of birth shown for Melchizadeck Richardson is actually the date of his baptism. His parents are listed as Richard and Ann Richardson on the baptismal record. [1]. He first married Anne Sewell on 15 Jan 1669 at All Saints, Stamford, Licolnshire, England. [2]

Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1677-1705 Book page 34, Deed Book page 379. “30 July in 2nd year of reign of King James II, Maj. Thomas Chamberlain and Mary his wife, to Melchizadek Richardson and Elizabeth his wife, for valuable consideration, 50 acres, bounded by brook that divides Maj. Chamberlain from Richard Ligon, for yearly rent of 1 bowl of good made punch. Wit: Wm Ligon, Fran. Edwin, Charles Roberts. Signed: Tho. Chamberlayn, Mary Chamberlayn. Recorded 2 Aug 1686.” [3]

"The Virginia Genealogical Society in Richmond, Virginia: Story concerning Melchizedek Richardson, d 1701, Henrico County, Virginia. The will was lost. Herrico Order Book 1701 gives Elizabeth Branch Richardson, wife as Administrator of his will. Question about a possible son named John Richardson being born to them. He died in 1753, Cumberland County and was married to Mary Curd (d of Edward Curd). (This is their son John b 1700 d 1753)

Town of Bermuda, Pride's Lot: "Melchiz" Melchizedek Richardson & wife, Elizabeth Branch owned a lot in the Pride's Lot community in 1715. (The lot must have been owned by his wife, Elizabeth as he was then deceased.) Taken from the Virginians:"Family of John Pritchett"; In the era of the life of relative William Pritchett, 1650-1723." [4] Note: The Bermuda Hundred was named after Bermuda and was a settlement near Henrico, Virginia. [5]

Sources available on wikitree link.

• Name: MelchizedeCk or Melchizedek Richardson 1 2
• Sex: M
• Birth: ABT 1648 in Henrico Co, Virginia, USA 3 [NO - 1622 in England]
• Death: 01 APR 1701 in Henrico Co, Virginia, USA 3
• Marriage 1 Elizabeth Branch b: 1657 in Henrico Co, Virginia, USA
• Married: ABT 1670 in Henrico Co, Virginia, USA 5
• Married: 1681 in Henrico Co, Virginia, USA

Children

• 1. John Francis Richardson b: ABT 1708 in Goochland Co, Virginia, USA

Sources:

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~coxcuz/Ancestry%2...
• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bobfarmergenealog...
• 1. Title: Tim Farmer Repository: Name: Rootsweb.comNote: Page: Date of Import: Oct 29, 2006
• 2. Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Title: International Genealogical Index (R) Publication: Name: Copyright (c) 1980, 2002;; Repository: Name: Family History Library, SLCUSA.Note: FamilySearch.org Page: International Genealogical Index (R)
• 3. Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Title: FamilySearch.org Publication: Name: Name: 22 Apr 2001;; Repository: Name: Family History Library, SLCUSA.Note: Source Quality: Source Medium: Internet Jennifer M. Sneirson; chennipher@yahoo.com
• 4. Text: Date of Import: Oct 29, 2006
• 5. Title: Andy Duller Repository Name: Rootsweb.comNote: Text: Date of Import: Oct 30, 2006
• 6. Author: David Goode Title: David Goode Repository: Name: Rootsweb.com Note: Source Medium: Internet Text: Date of Import: Dec 9, 2006