Peter Richardson was born 1781. During slavery, his owner was Dr. James Hopkins of Hopkins, SC. Dr. James Hopkins was the son of SC Lt. Governor John Hopkins. The town of Hopkins is named for this family. This family originally came from Virginia. Lt. Governor Hopkins owned the Back Swamp Plantation. His son Dr. James Hopkins owned the Bluff Mill Plantation on the Bluff Road, Cabin Creek Plantation (area surrounding Lower Richland High School and McGregor Farm) and Alwehav Plantation located near the Eastover Fire Tower. All of the plantations were passed on to his daughter Mrs. Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard when he died in 1844. Mrs. Brevard inherited an additional plantation in 1845 when her husband Joseph Brevard died. Mrs. Brevard inherited some 108 slaves from her father and an additional 25 slaves from her husband.
This outline follows the descendants of Peter Richardson.
Family of Peter Richardson
I. Eli John Richardson born 1803 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC. As a slave was owned by Kesiah Hopkins Goodwin Brevard. Eli married Maria Hopkins born 1809 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC, also owned as a slave by Kesiah Hopkins Goodwin Brevard.
Children of Eli Richardson and Maria Hopkins:
A. Titus Richardson born 1827 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC.
B. Carolina Richardson born 1828 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died in Hopkins, SC; married in 1852 to Ann Rose born 1838 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC, daughter of George Rose and Lydia Brevard. She died in Hopkins, SC, buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 130, Line 14; 1870 Census, 33; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 48, Line 47; 1880 Census House #: 1880, 68-483; 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 1A, Line 7; Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B.; Residence: 02 Mar 1871, Brevard's Cabin Branch Plantation).
Children of Carolina Richardson and Ann Rose:
1. Ebbin Richardson born 1853, died after 1900. (Census 1: 1870 Census, ED 04, Page 130, Line 16; Census 2: 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 41; Census 3: 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 01A, Line 07; Census 5: 1920 Census, ED 06, Page 09B, Line 51, James Crossing; Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B.) He married Amanda Grant born 1853-1857, daughter of Daniel Grant and Leah __________. (1880 Census, ED 168, Page 1, Line 33; 1910 Census, ED 95, Page 23B, Line 65; Reference Landmark Owner: 1910, Hopkins Town, Hopkins, SC)
Children of Ebbin Richardson and Amanda Grant:
a. Clinton Richardson born 1876 and died 24 April 1934.
b. Jesse Richardson born 1877.
c. Raymond Richardson born Mary 1879.
d. Robert Richardson born May 1879.
e. Ebbin Richardson, Jr. born February 1880.
f. Edward Richardson born March 1882.
2. Jube Richardson born 1854 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 14 February 1915, Hopkins, SC; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 130, Line 17; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 49; 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 2A, Line 11; 1910 Census, ED 95, Page 5B, Line 52; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student) He married 1886 to Mary Hayes born 1861 and died after 1920, daughter of Albert Hayes and Jenny Rose. (Education: 1870, Sand Hill School)
Children of Jube Richardson and Mary Hayes:
a. Stanley Richardson born 1892.
b. Daisy Richardson born 1893.
c. Hattie Richardson born 1893.
d. Thomas Richardson born 1894.
e. London Richardson born 1897.
f. Lottie Richardson born 1898.
g. Joseph Richardson born March 1899 and died 29 June 1925 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC; married Rosa Lee Harmon born 1901.
h. Minnie Richardson born 1901.
i. Elise Richardson born 1905.
3. Martha Richardson born 1861 Cabin Branch, Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 12 August 1940 Lykesland, SC; buried 16 August 1940 at New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Marital Status: 1870, ED 4, Page 130, Line 11; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 44, Line 39; Owner during Slavery 1: 1865, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard; Surname Verification: 1940, Verify mother's maiden name) She married 1875 to Preston Gnatt, born 1851 Cabin Branch, Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 5 January 1926 Lykesland, SC, son of Robert Gnatt and Judy Brevard; buried 9 January 1936 at New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 129, Line 36; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 44, Line 38; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student; Owner during Slavery 1: 1860, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard; Surname Verification: Aft. 1910, Verify mother's last name)
Children of Martha Richardson and Preston Gnatt:
a. Grace Gnatt.
b. Horace Gnatt.
c. Mattie Gnatt.
d. Christie Gnatt born 1880.
e. Elliott Gnatt born 1880 and died November 1950.
f. Robert (Bub) Gnatt born 1881 and died 1962 Hopkins, SC.
g. Fanny Gnatt born 1883.
h. Jake Gnatt born 1885 and died 16 June 1932 Lykesland, SC.
i. Julia Gnatt born 1886 and died 27 December 1916 Lykesland, SC; buried 29 December 1916 in Lykesland, SC; married _____ Wilson born 1884.
j. Annie (Baby) Gnatt born 1892 and died 1954.
k. Baba Gnatt born 1893.
l. Roy Gnatt born 1894.
m. Jane Gnatt born 1895.
n. Jack Gnatt born 1897.
o. Royal Gnatt born 1899.
4. Carolina Richardson born 1863 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC. (Data Search Needed: 1915, Data search needed on deathdate; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student; Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B.) He married Sylvia Adams born 1870 and died April 6, 1936. He married 2) in 1882 to Millie Adams, born 1867, daughter of William and Millie Adams.
Children of Carolina Richardson and Millie Adams:
a. Sylvia Richardson born 1886.
b. Jimmie Richardson born 1892.
c. Prince Richardson born 1897.
5. Delia Richardson born 1864 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 29 March 1917, Hopkins, SC; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. (Surname Verification: 1917, Verify mother's maiden name) She married Adam Portee born 1867, son of Jesse Portee and Creasy ________. (1910 Census, ED 73, House 97)
Children of Delia Richardson and Adam Portee:
a. John Portee born 1881.
b. Jimmie Portee born 1883 and died 18 April 1940, Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1920 Census, ED 06, Page 8A, Line 04) He married Dora _____ died 30 April 1941, Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
c. Joseph Portee born 1893.
d. Vinnie Portee born 1893.
e. Estelle Portee born 1894.
f. Carrie Portee born 1896 and died 3 July 1922, Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC; married _____ Howell.
g. Jesse Portee born 1900 and died 25 October 1915; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC.
h. Wilamenia Portee born 1903 and died 9 July 1927, Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC; married ______ Martin.
i. Pearl Portee born 1904.
j. Rose Portee born 1906.
k. Lila Portee born 1907.
6. Jeffery Richardson born 1865. He married Agnes Richardson born 1870.
Children of Jeffery Richardson and Agnes Richardson:
a. Mary Richardson born 1888.
b. Ishmael Richardson born 1890.
c. John Richardson born 1891.
d. Frank Richardson born 1893.
7. Dicie Richardson born 1869 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 15 August 1930 Hopkins, SC; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC; married Jeff Hopkins born 1867 and died after 1910. (1920 Census, ED 07, Page 2B, Line 63, House 31; Dicie Richardsons’ surname verification: 1930, Verify mother's maiden name; Jeff Hopkins’ surname verification: Aft. 1910, Verify mother's last name)
8. Richard Richardson born 1871 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 1945. (1900 Census, ED 96, Page 08A, Line 3; 1910 Census, ED 94, Page 04A, Line 35; Data Search Needed: 1915, Data search needed on deathdate; Surname Verification: Aft. 1910, Verify mother's last name) He married Martha Montgomery born 1873, daughter of George Montgomery and Betsy ______.
Children of Richard Richardson and Martha Montgomery:
a. Ernest Richardson born October 1893.
b. Montgomery Richardson born June 1895.
c. Elizabeth Richardson born December 1896.
d. Richard (Junior) Richardson born October 1898.
e. Willie Richardson born 1900.
f. Ella Richardson born 1902.
g. Jesse Richardson born 1903.
h. George Richardson born 1905.
i. John Richardson born 1907.
j. Martha Richardson born 1909.
k. Chancey Richardson born 1911.
l. Jessie Richardson born 1912.
m. Bessie Richardson born 1913.
n. Lawrence Richardson born 16 August 1914 and died 20 April 1999 Dayton, OH.
o. Hester Richardson born 1915.
p. James Richardson born 1916.
9. Alex Richardson born 1875 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 16 March 1959 Hopkins, SC; buried 21 March 1959 at St. James Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1920 Census, ED 07, PAGE 03B, Line 62, House 51; Description: 1900, Medium height and brown skin) He married 1) Emma Reese born 1880 and died 1913 Hopkins, SC; buried 1913 at St. James Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. He married 30 March 1916 by Rev. J. B. Barber to 2) Rosa Johnson born 1890 and died July 1974 Hopkins, SC; buried Jul 1974, St. James Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
Children of Alex Richardson and Emma Reese:
a. Robbie Richardson.
b. Minnie Richardson
c. Pinkie Richardson born 1902; married _____ Taylor.
d. Alexander Richardson born 1906.
e. Robert Richardson born 1907 and died 1973; buried St. James Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
f. Florence Richardson born 1909.
g. Lula Richardson born 1913.
Children of Alex Richardson and Rosa Johnson:
h. George Richardson born 1917 and died 1990 Hopkins, SC.
i. James (Deacon) (Daddy) Richardson born 12 February 1919 and died 1 September 1999, Hopkins, SC.
j. Nezzie Richardson born 1920.
k. Martha Richardson born 1925.
l. Richard Richardson born 1926.
m. Eddie Richardson born 31 January 1927 and died 28 July 1988.
n. Annie Mae Richardson born 17 October 1930.
C. Jenny Richardson born 1830 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC. Owned in slavery by Dr. James Hopkins. (1900 Census, ED 96, Page 13B, Line 75)
D. Tena Ricardson born 1833 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC. She married in 1855 to Jesse Edmonds born 1831 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC. He was owned in slavery by Kesiah H. G. Brevard.
Child of Tena Richardson and Jesse Edmonds:
1. Joel Edmonds born 1858 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 9 August 1927 Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 130, Line 25; 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 9A, Line 12; Owner during Slavery 1: 1860, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard; Surname Verification: Aft. 1910, Verify mother's last name) He married Grace A. Taylor born 1862.
Children of Joel Edmonds and Grace Taylor:
a. Tena Edmonds born 1881 and died 12 October 1916; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC; married Calvin Littlejohn born 1880.
b. Minnie Edmonds born 1891.
c. Josh Edmonds born 1894.
d. Jim Edmonds born 1903.
e. Pope Edmonds born 1907.
E. Andrew Richardson born 1841 Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC. He married Tamer Simmons born 1844, daughter of James Simmons and Dolly Hopkins. Tamer was baptized in May 1867 at New Light Beulah Baptist by Rev. William W. Adams and was owned in slavery by Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 130, Line 2; 1870, 30; Freedmen Burea Status: 01 Jan 1866, Married and given 30 days of rations; Owner during Slavery 1: 1844, Dr. James Hopkins; Probate: 27 Dec 1875, Box 102, Package 2540; Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B; Residence: 02 Mar 1871, Brevard's Cabin Branch Plantation)
Children of Andrew Richardson and Tamer Simmons:
1. James Richardson born 1858.
2. Eli Richardson born 1864.
F. Della Richardson born 1845.
G. John Richardson born 1848.
II. Lucy Richardson born 1809. She married in 1834 to Ned Middleton born 1808, son of Peter Middleton. Lucy and Ned were both owned as slaves by Dr. James Hopkins.
Children of Lucy Richardson and Ned Middleton:
A. Sallie Middleton born 1836. She married in 1854 to Benjamin Franklin Goodwin born 1833. He was baptized in May 1867 at New Light Beulah Baptist by Rev. William W. Adams. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 163, Line 3; 1870, 42;1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 14; 1880 Census House #: 1880, 68-475; Owner during Slavery 1: 1844, Kesiah Hopkins Goodwin Brevard; Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B; Residence: 02 Mar 1871, Brevard's Cabin Branch Plantation)
Children of Sallie Middleton and Benjamin Goodwin:
1. Moses P. (Rev.) Goodwin born August 1856 and died 1914. (1920 Census, ED 6, Page 8B, Line 75, James Crossing; Church Office: Bet. 1893 - 1895, Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC; Data Search Needed: 1928, Data search needed on deathdate; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student; Owner during Slavery 1: 1860, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard; Surname Verification: Aft. 1910, Verify mother's last name; Voter Registration: 1898, Age 39, Hopkins Place, Hopkins, SC) He married Elizabeth (Betsy) Steward born August 1861 and died 21 November 1940 Hopkins, SC, buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC; daughter of John Steward and Mary ______. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 123, Line 4; 1910 Census, ED 95, Page 2A, Line 29; 1920 Census, ED 6, Page 8B, Line 82; Physical Features: 1930, Pretty red woman; Surname Verification: 1940, Verify mother's maiden name)
Children of Moses Goodwin and Elizabeth Steward:
a. George (Deacon) (Nank) Goodwin born November 1881.
b. Moses Goodwin, Jr. born May 1884. (General Sessions Court: 22 Dec 1907, Case # 4395. Accidently shot Annie Middleton in the head. Sentenced 2 years in the County Jail. Witness include Bennie McCoy, Weston Middleton and Ruben Perry, the second cousin of Moses Goodwin)
c. Howard Goodwin born September 1887.
d. Sarah Goodwin born February 1892 and died 17 June 1933 Hopkins, SC.
e. Carrie Goodwin born February 1900.
2. Elfair Goodwin born January 1859 and died 26 February 1918, Congaree, SC; buried in Congaree, SC. (Data Search Needed: 1918, Data search needed on deathdate; Owner during Slavery 1: 1860, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard; Surname Verification: 1918, Verify mother's last name) She married in 1881 to Frank Williams born August 1857 and died after 1910, son of George Williams and Phyllis ______. (1880 Census, ED 168, Page 10, Line 19; 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 1A, Line 30; 1910 Census, ED 95, Page 5B; Church Affiliation: 1867, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.; Church Office: 1925, Deacon of New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC;
Surname Verification: Aft. 1910, Verify mother's last name)
Children of Elfair Goodwin and Frank Williams:
a. Alonzo Williams born June 1876.
b. Oscar Williams born December 1884 and died 25 March 1928 Lykesland, SC.
c. Joseph Williams born May 1887.
d. Georgianna Williams born June 1890 and died 25 February 1935 Lykesland, SC.
e. Goodwin Williams born April 1892.
3. George Goodwin born 1861. (Data Search Needed: 1915, Data search needed on deathdate; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student; Owner during Slavery 1: 1865, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard)
4. Benjamin Goodwin born 1864. (1910 Census, ED 95, Page 21A, Line 23, House 223; Owner during Slavery: 1865, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard) He married Amelia _______ born 1865.
B. Peter Middleton born 1838.
C. Ned Edward (Deacon) Middleton born 29 November 1839 Cabin Branch, Old Field
Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 13 December 1900, buried Old Field Cemetery,
Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census , ED 04, Page 130, Line 36; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 03; 1900 Census, ED 123, Page 15, Line 64, Johns Island, Charleston County; Charter Member: 1867, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, S. C.; Church Office: 1867, Deacon of New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, S. C.; Leases: 1869, Leased 25 acres from Mrs. Kesiah Brevard; Ordination: 08 Dec 1867, Ordained as New Light Beulah Baptist Church Deacon; Owner during Slavery 1: 1844, Kesiah Hopkins Goodwin Brevard; Political Office: 28 Apr 1875, Richland County School District #5 School Board member with Paul Abraham and William T. Roberts; Purchase: 24 May 1872, Purchased 49 acres of land from S. C. Land Commission on "Hopkins Tract"; Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B.; Residence: 1870, Lived next to Nathan, Mary Jane and Calhoun Edmonds; Slavery: 26 Apr 1865, Freed from slavery and former owner "Mrs. Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard"; Voting: 1868, Registered to vote) He married in 1857 to Phyllis Brevard born 1835 Cabin Branch, Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 1886 in Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC, daughter of Fanny Brevard. She was owned in slavery by Dr. Jas. Hopkins. (Reference Initial: 1844, K.G.H.B.)
Children of Ned Middleton and Phyllis Brevard:
1. Wilson Middleton born 1858 Cabin Branch, Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 1903 Hopkins, SC.; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 04, Page 130, Line 38; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 05; 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 05B, Line 03; 1920 Census, ED 06, Page 09B, Line 97, House 203; Owner during Slavery 1: 1860, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard) He married in 1881 in Hopkins, SC to Nancy Goodwin born 22 November 1864 Hopkins, SC and died 15 April 1941 Hopkins, SC, buried 18 April 1941 in St. John Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC; daughter of Benjamin Goodwin and Christian Johnson. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 131, Line 13; 1880 Cnesus, ED 168, Page 12, Line 37; 1900 Census, ED 96, Page 7A, Line 39;
1920 Census, ED 6, House 203)
Children of Wilson Middleton and Nancy Goodwin:
a. Bennie Middleton born 1883 and died 18 March 1934 Hopkins, SC.
b. Willie Middleton born 1884.
c. Weston Middleton born January 1886 and died in Hopkins, SC.
d. Christina Middleton born April 1888 and died 7 April 1916 at 1725 Tobacco Street, Columbia, SC.
e. Martha Ann Middleton born June 1880 and died 1955 Columbia, SC.
f. Mary Middleton born April 1892 and died 28 September 1955 Hopkins, SC.
g. Alex Middleton born 18 February 1895 and died 28 June 1950; buried St. John Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
h. Malichia Middleton born 2 April 1895 and died 2 May 1959 Hopkins, SC.
i. Maxie Middleton born 1898.
j. Doctor Middleton born 1901.
2. Margaret Middleton born 20 January 1860 Cabin Branch, Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 30 December 1926, Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 130, Line 39; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 6; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student; Owner during Slavery 1: 1860, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard) She married Doctor Glenn Perry born 1 January 1862 and died 19 November 1931 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Columbia, SC; buried New Light Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC, son of Rueben Perry and Serena McCloud. (1930 Census, ED 44, Page 05A, Line 17)
Children of Margaret Middleton and Doctor Perry:
a. Paul Perry.
b. Rebecca Perry born 16 June 1923.
c. Mary Perry married George Goodwin.
d. Martha Perry.
e. Lucy Ann Perry born November 1881 and died 26 August 1949 Hopkins, SC.
f. Martha Perry born 1884 and died 9 January 1956.
g. Mary Perry born 1884 and died in Hopkins, SC.
h. Reuben Perry born 19 April 1887 and died in Hopkins, SC.
i. Phyllis born 1889 and died 21 August 1950 Hopkins, SC.
j. Edward Perry born 29 January 1889 and died 7 January 1947 Hopkins, SC.
k. Pearl Perry born 1890.
l. Carrie Perry born 1892 and died 8 July 1973 Columbia, SC.
m. Reuben Perry born 1894 and died 1941 Hopkins, SC; married Georgia Johnson born November
1889 and died 16 October 1945 Hopkins, SC; both buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
n. Gracy Perry born 1898 Hopkins, SC.
o. Carrie Perry born 6 September 1899 and died 8 February 1973.
p. Pervie Perry born 1901 and died in Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
3. Martha Anna Middleton born 1862 Cabin Branch, Old Field Plantation, Hopkins, S.C. (1870 Census, ED 4, Page 130, Line 40; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 7; Education: 01 Nov 1869, William T. Roberts Sand Hill School Student; Owner during Slavery 1: 1865, Kesiah Goodwin Hopkins Brevard) She married in 1892 to Dennis Thompson born 1864 and died 17 November 1949 Lykesland, SC, son of David Thompson and Racheal _________. (1870 Census, ED 04, Page 117, Line 40; 1910 Census, ED 95,Page 23A, Line 15, House 347; 1920 Census, ED 06, Page 09A, Line 02, James Crossing; City/Town: 1920, Hopkins, S. C.; Map Reference: 1920, Just of of Horrell Hill Road about 1 mile south of James Crossing)
Child of Martha Middleton and Dennis Thompson:
a. Annie E. Thompson born 8 December 1894 and died 9 December 1966.
4. Frank (Deacon) Middleton born 30 September 1870 Cabin Branch, Old Field
Plantation, Hopkins, SC and died 17 September 1943, Hopkins, SC; buried 19 Sep
1943, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 04, Page 130, Line 40; 1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 07; 1900 Census, ED 80, Page 01B, Line 68, House 15; 1910 Census, ED 95, Page 02A, Line 16, House 22; 1920 Census, ED 06, Page 08A, Line 22, House 180; 1930 Census,ED 43, Page 04B, Line 61; Census Completed: Bet. 1870 - 1920, Completed Records; Charter Member: 1893, Hopkins Economy Society. Deed Book AC, Page 360. Frank Alston was President and Frank Middleton was Secretary; Father: 30 Sep 1870, Ned Edward Middleton;
Mother: 30 Sep 1870, Phyllis Brevard Middleton; Probate: 17 Sep 1943, Box 549, Package 13692; Probate 2: 11 Oct 1943, Box 572, Package 14016; Purchase: 13 Dec 1910, Purchased 40 acres from Burrell Goodson; Voter Registration: 1898, Age 27, Hopkins Place, Hopkins, SC) He married in 1888 to 1) Rebecca Green, born 1870 and died 1902 Hopkins, SC, daughter of Monday Green and Emma Brown; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, S. C. He married in 1903 to 2) Lavinia Jones, born 30 September 1881 and died 1 January 1942 Hopkins, SC, daughter of Pelham Jones and Margaret Hopkins, buried 5 January 1942, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
(Probate: 23 May 1942, Box 549, Package 13, 692)
Children of Frank Middleton and Rebecca Green:
a. Joseph Middleton born 25 August 1890 and died 26 December 1931 Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC; buried 31 December 1931 Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC. (1926, 62 Hanover Street, Charleston, SC; Occupation: 1931, A. C. Tuxbury Lumber Company) He married 18 September 1922 to Julia Morris born 1904.
b. Janie Middleton born 5 August 1892 and died 1963 Hopkins, SC.
c. Vinnie Middleton born 15 September 1894 and died 29 December 1937 Hopkins, SC.
d. Monday Green (Deacon) Middleton born 23 October 1896 Hopkins, SC and died 1 September 1971 Hopkins, SC.
e. Frank Middleton born 12 June 1899 and died June 1966 Richmond, VA.
Children of Frank Middleton and Lavinia Jones:
f. Teresa Middleton born 17 September 1903 and died 5 June 1927 Hopkins, SC; buried June 1927, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
g. James Peter (Deacon) Middleton born 12 February 1904 and died 23 June 1980 Hopkins, SC.
h. Margaret Queenlia Middleton born 6 November 1905 and died 6 June 1927 Hopkins, SC; buried June 1927, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
i. Cephas Middleton born 22 September 1907 and died January 1976.
j. John Middleton born 1910 and died 1912 Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
k. Ned Middleton born 2 September 1911 and died 9 May 1939 Hopkins, SC; buried 13 May 1939, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
l. Theodore Middleton born 29 October 1912 and died 15 June 1927 Hopkins, SC; buried 17 June 1927 at New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
m. Annie Middleton born September 1915 and died 16 March 1999 Hopkins, SC; buried New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC; married 2 August 1955 to Cubia James born 1914 and died in AL.
n. Phyllis Middleton born 1917 and died in Columbia, SC.
5. Ned Middleton born 24 September 1872 and died 15 March 1932, Hopkins, SC; buried 18 March 1932 at New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC; married Sallie Jamison born 1872 and died 26 November 1938 Hopkins, SC; buried 1 December 1938 at St. James Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (SC Death Certificate # 19798)
6. Peter Middleton born 1875 and died 10 December 1952, Hopkins, SC’ buried 14 Dec 1952, New Light Beulah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC. (1870 Census, ED 04, Page 130, Line 40;1880 Census, ED 168, Page 45, Line 9;1900 Census, ED 96, Page 2B, Line 55; 1910 Census, ED 95, Page 3A, Line 1, House 34;1920 Census, ED 06, Page 9A, Line 33, House 194;1930 Census, ED 44, Page 04B, Line 88;Court of Common Pleas: 1924, Case 18,557;Map Reference: 1920, Generally in the same location at Hampton Grant's current house) He married 1) Rosa Hayes, born 7 June 1889 and died 2 November 1983 Hopkins, SC, daughter of Adam Hayes and Pink Williams. He married in 1893 to 2) Mary Hopkins born 1873 Hopkins, SC and died in Hopkins, SC; buried St. John Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC, daughter of Andrew Hopkins and Louisa Harris.
Children of Peter Middleton and Rosa Hayes:
a. Pinkie Middleton born 16 April 1912 and died 12 December 1989 Hopkins, SC.
b. Florence Middleton born 1913.
c. Phillip Middleton born 18 December 1914 and died 21 January 1971, buried Jerusalem Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
d. Rosa Bell Middleton born 31 May 1916.
e. Annie Middleton born 11 November 1919 and died 11 October 1974.
f. Dorothy Middleton born 2 September 1921.
Children of Peter Middleton and Mary Hopkins:
g. Mary Middleton born 1893 and died 24 September 1924 Hopkins, SC.
h. Louise Middleton born 1894.
i. Peter Middleton born 1897.
j. Alexander Middleton born 1898 and died 28 June 1950.
k. Sylvia Middleton born 1899.
l. Oshia Middleton born 1902 Hopkins, SC and died Hopkins, SC.
m. William Middleton born 2 July 1902.
n. Willie Ethel Middleton born 2 July 1902 and died 4 October 1984; buried St. John Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC.
o. Andrew Middleton born 1904 and died 10 August 1924; buried Old Field Cemetery, Hopkins, SC.
p. Margaret Middleton born 15 October 1908.
q. Viola Middleton born 15 May 1909 and died 27 December 1980 Hopkins, SC.
r. Simon Middleton born 1911 and died 1951.
7. Joseph Middleton born 1876.
III. Jenny Richardson born 1820. (1880 Census House #: 1880, 68-484)
Please forward all questions, corrections, and additions
for this Richardson Bio to the Corresponding Editor: Rev. John A. Middleton
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