VIRGINIA ROOTS
Joel was born the son of Shadrack Richards and Susannah Hamilton in Franklin County VA. Joel's grandfather, Edward Richards, moved from Hampstead Maryland with his father Benjamin Richards in 1755. Edward established a 1,000+ acre plantation south of Rocky Mount VA north of Chestnut Creek.
MARRIAGE
Joel married Lucy Warren, daughter of Elijah Warren, on 24 December 1812 in Franklin County VA. Robert Augustus Core Jones, husband of Susannah Richards, Joel's aunt, provided surety.
1820 Census Franklin Co VA
Richards, Joel
three sons, 0-10
two daughters, 10-16
Children:
1. Shadrach M. [1815] +Emily Virginia ?
1. Elijah W. [1817] +Sarah A. ?
2. David H. [1819] +Martha A. Harris
3. Sarah W. [1820] [no marriage]
4. Edward P. [1822] +Martha F. Harris
5. Frances O. [1825] +Lewis Bondurant
DEATH OF A FATHER
From his father Shadrack's will, probated August 1827:
"I do give unto my son Joel Richards a tract of land adjoining the land of James Calloway and others, whereon Nancy Whitlow now lives, containing 45 acres, to him and his heirs forever." Joel and his brother David Richards [1797] were executors of their father's estate.
1830 census Franklin County VA
Joel & family lived "next door" to his brother David Richards [1797].
THE LONG MOVE WEST
Shortly thereafter, Joel packed up his family and sister Elizabeth "Betsey" Richards and made the long, long journey to Missouri [612 straight-line miles!]. He settled land between, and just a bit north, of present day Foristell [laid out 1836] and Wentzville [laid out 1855] in Cuivre Township, St. Charles County. His cousin, Charles Edward Richards [1805] VA, son of Waitman Richards [1765] VA, also moved about this time [perhaps the same time] with his future bride, Louisa Mitchell Eddens. They settled a short distance away near Flint Hill MO.
1840 census Cuivre Twsp St. Charles Co MO.
Richards, Joel & Lucy
Males 15-20: 1
Males 50-60: 1
Females 15-20: 1
Females 20-30: 2
Females 50-60: 1
1850 census St. Charles County Missouri
Joel 64 head, farmer VA 4,000
Lucy 64 [all below also born VA]
Shadrack 35
Edward R. 27
Sarah W. 29
Frances O. 25
Elizabeth Richards 65 [Joel's unmarried sister "Betsey"]
NOTE: On the same page of the 1850 census, Joel was next family to:
Elijah W. Richards, 33, and wife Sarah A. w/no children
David H. Richards, 31, and wife Mary C. w/a son Joel E., 2 months old.
From the Richards Farm Cemetery transcriber:
"Her account says this is the burial ground of Joel and Lucy Richards who came to Missouri from Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, in wagons, bringing 30 slaves with them. In 1933 this farm was said to have been held by one family longer than any other farm in the county -- over 100 years. The slaves' burying ground was located north of the house."
HONORING SERVANTS/SLAVES
If I knew the names of the slaves who have been laid to rest in that cemetery I would make a memorial for each one. As it is, I must leave it in God's gracious care, and He cares for them.
LINEAGE:
Shadrack RICHARDS [1760] Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1731] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Benjamin RICHARDS [1710] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1678] Manchester, Lancashire England/MD
Joel was born the son of Shadrack Richards and Susannah Hamilton in Franklin County VA. Joel's grandfather, Edward Richards, moved from Hampstead Maryland with his father Benjamin Richards in 1755. Edward established a 1,000+ acre plantation south of Rocky Mount VA north of Chestnut Creek.
MARRIAGE
Joel married Lucy Warren, daughter of Elijah Warren, on 24 December 1812 in Franklin County VA. Robert Augustus Core Jones, husband of Susannah Richards, Joel's aunt, provided surety.
1820 Census Franklin Co VA
Richards, Joel
three sons, 0-10
two daughters, 10-16
Children:
1. Shadrach M. [1815] +Emily Virginia ?
1. Elijah W. [1817] +Sarah A. ?
2. David H. [1819] +Martha A. Harris
3. Sarah W. [1820] [no marriage]
4. Edward P. [1822] +Martha F. Harris
5. Frances O. [1825] +Lewis Bondurant
DEATH OF A FATHER
From his father Shadrack's will, probated August 1827:
"I do give unto my son Joel Richards a tract of land adjoining the land of James Calloway and others, whereon Nancy Whitlow now lives, containing 45 acres, to him and his heirs forever." Joel and his brother David Richards [1797] were executors of their father's estate.
1830 census Franklin County VA
Joel & family lived "next door" to his brother David Richards [1797].
THE LONG MOVE WEST
Shortly thereafter, Joel packed up his family and sister Elizabeth "Betsey" Richards and made the long, long journey to Missouri [612 straight-line miles!]. He settled land between, and just a bit north, of present day Foristell [laid out 1836] and Wentzville [laid out 1855] in Cuivre Township, St. Charles County. His cousin, Charles Edward Richards [1805] VA, son of Waitman Richards [1765] VA, also moved about this time [perhaps the same time] with his future bride, Louisa Mitchell Eddens. They settled a short distance away near Flint Hill MO.
1840 census Cuivre Twsp St. Charles Co MO.
Richards, Joel & Lucy
Males 15-20: 1
Males 50-60: 1
Females 15-20: 1
Females 20-30: 2
Females 50-60: 1
1850 census St. Charles County Missouri
Joel 64 head, farmer VA 4,000
Lucy 64 [all below also born VA]
Shadrack 35
Edward R. 27
Sarah W. 29
Frances O. 25
Elizabeth Richards 65 [Joel's unmarried sister "Betsey"]
NOTE: On the same page of the 1850 census, Joel was next family to:
Elijah W. Richards, 33, and wife Sarah A. w/no children
David H. Richards, 31, and wife Mary C. w/a son Joel E., 2 months old.
From the Richards Farm Cemetery transcriber:
"Her account says this is the burial ground of Joel and Lucy Richards who came to Missouri from Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, in wagons, bringing 30 slaves with them. In 1933 this farm was said to have been held by one family longer than any other farm in the county -- over 100 years. The slaves' burying ground was located north of the house."
HONORING SERVANTS/SLAVES
If I knew the names of the slaves who have been laid to rest in that cemetery I would make a memorial for each one. As it is, I must leave it in God's gracious care, and He cares for them.
LINEAGE:
Shadrack RICHARDS [1760] Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1731] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Benjamin RICHARDS [1710] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1678] Manchester, Lancashire England/MD
VIRGINIA ROOTS
Joel was born the son of Shadrack Richards and Susannah Hamilton in Franklin County VA. Joel's grandfather, Edward Richards, moved from Hampstead Maryland with his father Benjamin Richards in 1755. Edward established a 1,000+ acre plantation south of Rocky Mount VA north of Chestnut Creek.
MARRIAGE
Joel married Lucy Warren, daughter of Elijah Warren, on 24 December 1812 in Franklin County VA. Robert Augustus Core Jones, husband of Susannah Richards, Joel's aunt, provided surety.
1820 Census Franklin Co VA
Richards, Joel
three sons, 0-10
two daughters, 10-16
Children:
1. Shadrach M. [1815] +Emily Virginia ?
1. Elijah W. [1817] +Sarah A. ?
2. David H. [1819] +Martha A. Harris
3. Sarah W. [1820] [no marriage]
4. Edward P. [1822] +Martha F. Harris
5. Frances O. [1825] +Lewis Bondurant
DEATH OF A FATHER
From his father Shadrack's will, probated August 1827:
"I do give unto my son Joel Richards a tract of land adjoining the land of James Calloway and others, whereon Nancy Whitlow now lives, containing 45 acres, to him and his heirs forever." Joel and his brother David Richards [1797] were executors of their father's estate.
1830 census Franklin County VA
Joel & family lived "next door" to his brother David Richards [1797].
THE LONG MOVE WEST
Shortly thereafter, Joel packed up his family and sister Elizabeth "Betsey" Richards and made the long, long journey to Missouri [612 straight-line miles!]. He settled land between, and just a bit north, of present day Foristell [laid out 1836] and Wentzville [laid out 1855] in Cuivre Township, St. Charles County. His cousin, Charles Edward Richards [1805] VA, son of Waitman Richards [1765] VA, also moved about this time [perhaps the same time] with his future bride, Louisa Mitchell Eddens. They settled a short distance away near Flint Hill MO.
1840 census Cuivre Twsp St. Charles Co MO.
Richards, Joel & Lucy
Males 15-20: 1
Males 50-60: 1
Females 15-20: 1
Females 20-30: 2
Females 50-60: 1
1850 census St. Charles County Missouri
Joel 64 head, farmer VA 4,000
Lucy 64 [all below also born VA]
Shadrack 35
Edward R. 27
Sarah W. 29
Frances O. 25
Elizabeth Richards 65 [Joel's unmarried sister "Betsey"]
NOTE: On the same page of the 1850 census, Joel was next family to:
Elijah W. Richards, 33, and wife Sarah A. w/no children
David H. Richards, 31, and wife Mary C. w/a son Joel E., 2 months old.
From the Richards Farm Cemetery transcriber:
"Her account says this is the burial ground of Joel and Lucy Richards who came to Missouri from Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, in wagons, bringing 30 slaves with them. In 1933 this farm was said to have been held by one family longer than any other farm in the county -- over 100 years. The slaves' burying ground was located north of the house."
HONORING SERVANTS/SLAVES
If I knew the names of the slaves who have been laid to rest in that cemetery I would make a memorial for each one. As it is, I must leave it in God's gracious care, and He cares for them.
LINEAGE:
Shadrack RICHARDS [1760] Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1731] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Benjamin RICHARDS [1710] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1678] Manchester, Lancashire England/MD
Joel was born the son of Shadrack Richards and Susannah Hamilton in Franklin County VA. Joel's grandfather, Edward Richards, moved from Hampstead Maryland with his father Benjamin Richards in 1755. Edward established a 1,000+ acre plantation south of Rocky Mount VA north of Chestnut Creek.
MARRIAGE
Joel married Lucy Warren, daughter of Elijah Warren, on 24 December 1812 in Franklin County VA. Robert Augustus Core Jones, husband of Susannah Richards, Joel's aunt, provided surety.
1820 Census Franklin Co VA
Richards, Joel
three sons, 0-10
two daughters, 10-16
Children:
1. Shadrach M. [1815] +Emily Virginia ?
1. Elijah W. [1817] +Sarah A. ?
2. David H. [1819] +Martha A. Harris
3. Sarah W. [1820] [no marriage]
4. Edward P. [1822] +Martha F. Harris
5. Frances O. [1825] +Lewis Bondurant
DEATH OF A FATHER
From his father Shadrack's will, probated August 1827:
"I do give unto my son Joel Richards a tract of land adjoining the land of James Calloway and others, whereon Nancy Whitlow now lives, containing 45 acres, to him and his heirs forever." Joel and his brother David Richards [1797] were executors of their father's estate.
1830 census Franklin County VA
Joel & family lived "next door" to his brother David Richards [1797].
THE LONG MOVE WEST
Shortly thereafter, Joel packed up his family and sister Elizabeth "Betsey" Richards and made the long, long journey to Missouri [612 straight-line miles!]. He settled land between, and just a bit north, of present day Foristell [laid out 1836] and Wentzville [laid out 1855] in Cuivre Township, St. Charles County. His cousin, Charles Edward Richards [1805] VA, son of Waitman Richards [1765] VA, also moved about this time [perhaps the same time] with his future bride, Louisa Mitchell Eddens. They settled a short distance away near Flint Hill MO.
1840 census Cuivre Twsp St. Charles Co MO.
Richards, Joel & Lucy
Males 15-20: 1
Males 50-60: 1
Females 15-20: 1
Females 20-30: 2
Females 50-60: 1
1850 census St. Charles County Missouri
Joel 64 head, farmer VA 4,000
Lucy 64 [all below also born VA]
Shadrack 35
Edward R. 27
Sarah W. 29
Frances O. 25
Elizabeth Richards 65 [Joel's unmarried sister "Betsey"]
NOTE: On the same page of the 1850 census, Joel was next family to:
Elijah W. Richards, 33, and wife Sarah A. w/no children
David H. Richards, 31, and wife Mary C. w/a son Joel E., 2 months old.
From the Richards Farm Cemetery transcriber:
"Her account says this is the burial ground of Joel and Lucy Richards who came to Missouri from Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, in wagons, bringing 30 slaves with them. In 1933 this farm was said to have been held by one family longer than any other farm in the county -- over 100 years. The slaves' burying ground was located north of the house."
HONORING SERVANTS/SLAVES
If I knew the names of the slaves who have been laid to rest in that cemetery I would make a memorial for each one. As it is, I must leave it in God's gracious care, and He cares for them.
LINEAGE:
Shadrack RICHARDS [1760] Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1731] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Benjamin RICHARDS [1710] MD/old Lunenburg/Franklin Co VA
Edward RICHARDS [1678] Manchester, Lancashire England/MD
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