William Richardson (1801 - 1879)

Born 3 Jun 1801 in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 1879 at about age 77 in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England

Biography

William Richardson was born in Bishopwearmouth, County Durham, England.

William was a Friend (Quaker)

Early years

William, son of John Richardson, tanner, and Hannah Wilson, was born on 3 June 1801 in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England. His birth was recorded at the Newcastle Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends (Quakers).^[1]

Marriage

William married Eliza Brown in a Quaker ceremony on 7 May 1828 in Ives, Huntingdonshire, England. William was still living in Bishopwearmouth and working as a tanner, as was his father. His mother was deceased. Mary living in Houghton in Huntingdonshire. She was the child of WIlliam and Elizabeth Brown. ^[2] The witnesses were:

• John Brown of Earith, Huntingdonshire, Farmer
• Caleb Richardson, Miller of Bishopwearmouth, William's brother
• John Mayfield, of Ives, Huntingdonshire, Corn Factor

Children

• Charles Stansfield was born on 11 June 1836 in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England.^[3]

In the 1841 census, William was living with his wife and children in Low Row in Bishopwearmouth. He was working as a miller and tanner and they had 3 domestic servants.^[4]

In the 1851 census, William (age 49), Corn Miller & Tanner, was living at 12 Green Terrace, Bishopwearmouth.^[5]

Widowed

Eliza died early in 1854 and her death was registered in the Sunderland district.^[6]

Retiring from Milling

Prior to 1857 William was the owner, along with his brother Caleb, of the firm Messrs C. and W. Richardson, of the Bishopwearmouth Steam Flour Mills. They retired from milling in 1857 and handed the business over to his nephews Edwin and Frederick. William carried on with his tanning business however.

Widowed

In the 1861 census, William is recorded as a Widower, living at 15 Grange Crescent in Bishopwearmouth with four of his adult children. Albert is recorded as a papermaker, presumably working with his older brother William. William, himself, while no longer a miller still seems to be engaged with his tanning business and is employing 18 men And 6 boys. They have two domestic servants.^[7]

Later that year, on 24 Oct 1861, William's son Charles married Florence Sophia Hensley at Saint Saviour's Church, Warwick Avenue, Paddington, Westminster, England. William is described as a gentleman rather than retired miller and Charles is a Farmer living in Brayford in Hertforshire. Florence was living in Paddington at the time of the marriage and her father Charles was a Commander in the Royal Navy.^[8]

Selling the tannery

On 28 August 1865, William advertised his tannery for sale in the London Morning Herald:^[9]

TO TANNERS and Others. - For SALE the BISHOPWEARMOUTH TANNERY, situated in Sunderland, consisting of One Hundred and Eighty-four Pits, with complete set of pipes and pumps, worked by steam : shades heated by steam, bark-houses, warehouses, boiler and steam engine, bark mills, Ripley's patent direct acting roller, &c., with utensils, all in complete working order. The Tannery is well placed for supply of bark and sale of spent bark. It is the only one in Sunderland, and thus has the advantage in the purchase of market hides. - Apply to W. Richardson and Son, tanners, Sunderland.

(29 June 1864 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000183%2F18640629&page=8&article=002&stringtohighlight=bishopwearmouth+tannery To 1 Sept 1865 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0002408%2F18650901&page=1&article=112&stringtohighlight=bishopwearmouth+tannery )

It is not known which son followed him into the tannery business - William Henry and Albert were paper manufacturers but could also have been involved in the tannery. Either way it looks like the son had other interests to follow and wasn't interesting in continuing the business after his father's retirement.

Retired

In the 1871 census, William was still living at 15 Grange Crescent in Bishopwearmouth. He was living with his unmarried daughter Eliza who had a companion, and two domestic servants. His nephew Edwin is living at No.13.^[10]

Death

William died on 22 August 1879 and was buried in the Friend's Burial Ground at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery on 26 August.

The burial was reported in the Sunderland Daily Echo on 27 Aug. It described him as one of the most respected members of the Society of Friends and said that a large number of the society attended. Other attendees were from the YMCA, with William having been an important supporter and committee member of the Association. it was reported the a Frederick Taylor said some words at the grave and a service was held in the chancel afterwards.

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0000289%2F18790827&page=3&article=025 P3, col 6

Research Notes

Sources

• WikiTree profile Richardson-3453 created through the import of Stead family.ged on Jun 28, 2012 by Humphrey Stead. See the Changes page for the details of edits by Humphrey and others.

• Source: S331 Repository: #REPO1 Title: "The Annals of the Cleveland Richardsons ..." Author: George Richardson Publication: 1850 Note: Photocopies of selected pages from Benjamin Beck. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Repository: REPO1 Name: Cumbrian Archives, Carlisle Library

1. ↑ Birth: "England & Wales, Quaker Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers, 1578-1837"
   The National Archives; Kew, England; General Register Office: Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials; Class: RG 6; Piece: 404
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7097 #485504 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   William Richardson born on 3 Jun 1801, son of Jno Richardson & Hanah Richardson, in Bp Wearmouth, Durham, England.
2. ↑ Marriage: "England & Wales, Quaker Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers, 1578-1837"
   The National Archives; Kew, England; General Register Office: Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials; Class: RG 6; Piece: 18
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7097 #151314 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   William Richardson marriage to Eliza Brown on 7 May 1828 in Ives, Huntingdonshire, England.
3. ↑ Birth: "England & Wales, Quaker Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers, 1578-1837"
   The National Archives; Kew, England; General Register Office: Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials; Class: RG 6; Piece: 1149
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7097 #174842 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Charles Stansfield born on 11 Jun 1836, son of William Richardson & Eliza, in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England.
4. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 309/31; Page: 2; Line: 25
   FamilySearch Record: MQBN-9ND (accessed 25 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS3H-8SX2-W
   William Richardson (40) in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom. Born in Durham.
5. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 2396 / 514; Page: 5; Line: 15
   FamilySearch Record: SGVM-X9G (accessed 25 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-X9WT-L
   William Richardson (49), married, Corn Miller & Tanner, head of household in , Durham, England. Born in Bpwth, Durham.
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Richardson, Eliza (Age at death: 50).
   GRO Reference: 1854 Jan-Feb-Mar in Sunderland Volume 10A Page 196.
7. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
   citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 3772 / 31; Page: 17; Line: 25
   FamilySearch Record: M76H-P5S (accessed 25 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-PQQ2-W
   William Richardson (59), widowed, Farmer Employing 18men And 6boys, head of household in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom. Born in Sunderland, Durham.
8. ↑ Marriage: "London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
   London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P87/SAV/007
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1623 #3062207 (accessed 25 April 2024)
   Charles Stansfeld Richardson marriage to Florence Sophia Hensley on 24 Oct 1861 in Saint Saviour, Paddington: Warwick Avenue, Westminster, England.
9. ↑ London Morning Herald: "28 August 1865, p1 col4"
   [ https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-viewer?issue=BL%2F0002408%2F18650828&page=1&article=139 FindMyPast] (accessed 27/04/2024)
10. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871"
    citing The National Archives of the UK
    FamilySearch Record: VBZ2-TZG (accessed 25 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939K-GJ99-4H
    William Richardson (69), widowed, Miller & Tanner, head of household in Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, United Kingdom. Born in Sunderland, Durham.