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Note: n Germany; wife Eliza, 23, keeping house, born Indiana, parents born Indana; Olechia 1; Harrie 5/12; other Thomas R. Whitehead, 52, farming; living in Milam Twp., Macon Co., Illinois (film T9_0229, ED 158, p518B)
1900 Census: G. W. Richardson, born Nov 1850, 49, married 22 years, farmer, born Illinois, father born England, mother born Germany; wife Eliza, born Nov 1856, 43, married 22 years, 9 of 11 children living, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Orlethia, born Nov 1878, 21; Carrie, born Jan 1880, 20; Arthur F., born Sep 1881, 18, farm laborer; Eva, born Apr 1883, 17; Dora, born April 1885, 15; Albert R., born Oct 1886, 13; George R., born Jan 1889, 11; Ester D., born Oct 1893, 6; Walter L., born March 1899, 1; living in Milam Twp., Macon Co., Illinois (film T623_324, ED 62, p54, 1 June)
1910 Census: George W. Richardson, 59, farmer, 1st marriage of 32 years, born Illinois, father born England, mother born Germany; wife Eliza, 53, 1st marriage of 32 years, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Ollie 31; Arthur, 28, farm manager; George, 21, farm laborer; Esther 16; Walter 11; Ruth, granddaughter, 7; Bessie, daughter, 6; living in Milam Twp., Macon Co., Illinois (film T624_308)
1920 Census: George Richardson 69; wife Eliza 63; Walter, 20, farm laborer; Bessie 15; living City of Macon, South Macon Twp., Macon Co., Illinois (film T625_385, ED 164, p 5A, 5 Jan)
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History of Macon County (from "City of Decatur and Macon County, Illinois", Pioneer Publ. Co., Chicago, 1910, pp553-555, Vol II of 2 vol)
GEORGE WILLIAM RICHARDSON Energy and enterprise have ever characterized the business life of George William Richardson, and these qualities are particularly dominant in the management of a successful agriculture enterprise. One of Illinois' native sons, his birth occurred in Jackson county on the 24th of November, 1850, a son of William and Salvena (Ulrich) Richardson. The father, who was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1824, came to America in 1844 at the age of twenty years, locating first in Jackson county, Illinois, where he remained until 1862, when he removed to Canada. His residence in that country, however, covered but two years, and in 1864 he returned to Illinois, taking up his abode in Macon county, where he was residing at the time of his death on the 22 of February, 1900. His entire life had been devoted to agriculture pursuits. In 1849, he had married Miss Salvena Ulrich who, born in Germany in 1831, came with her parents to America in 1847. the family home was established in Illinois, and here she gave her hand in marriage to William Richardson. Her death occurred on the 21st of May, 1902, two years after that of her husband. This family consisted of thirteen children, and of this number eight still survive and have families of their own.
The eldest of this family, George William Richardson, was reared under the parental roof and in the public schools of this state acquired his education. He remained with his father, assisting in the cultivation of the fields until twenty-one years of age, when, actuated by a desire to gain a larger knowledge of the world than the narrow confines of farm life afforded, he left home to enter business independently. For about seven years he was engaged at various occupations throughout the country.
His time was thus occupied until 1878, when he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Cotner, who was born November 28, 1856, and was the eight in a family of twelve children born unto David and Elizabeth (McKinn) Cotner. Her parents were both natives of Indiana and came to Illinois, locating in Macon county in 1875. Here her father passed away on the 5th of July, 1, 1897, at the age of seventy-eight years, having long survived his wife, who departed this life August 15, 1888, when sixty-three years of age.
After his marriage Mr. Richardson returned to the occupation to which he had been reared and for which he was well equipped by thorough and comprehensive training received on the old homestead during the period of his boyhood and youth. The young couple began their domestic life on a farm of two hundred and forty acres located on section 3, Milam township, the property of F. M. Shaffer, and in its operation Mr. Richardson has since continued in the capacity of renter. His efforts have proved successful, for he has introduced many modern and progressive methods in the conduct of his enterprise and his labors have been characterized by a spirit of industry and perseverance--essential factors in any degree of prosperity.
With the passing years the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson was blessed with a family of twelve children, three of whom are now deceased. Orlethia S., the eldest was born November 10, 1878, and resides at home. Carrie, who was born on the 29th of January, 1880, was united in marriage on the 27th of January, 1904, to Pearl Huddleston and now makes her home in Rose Hill, Jasper county, Illinois. Arthur F. Richardson, born September 12, 1881, is also at home. Eva, whose birth occurred on the 12th of April, 1883, was married February 25, 1903, and has now passed away, her death occurring September 17, 1904. Dora, born April 2, 1885, was married in June, 1901, to Clarence Dennison, of Macon county, and they have four children. Albert R. was born October 16, 1886, and on the 5th of October, 1908, was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Jackson, of Macon county. They have two children, and now make their home in Buena Vista county, Iowa. George R. was born January 1, 1889, and is yet at home. Annie B., born June 17, 1891, passed away March 14, 1892. Esther Delene, born October 2, 1893, is likewise with her parents. Wilmer L., born September 27, 1896, is now deceased, passing away November 5, 1897. The other members of the family, Walter L. and Bessie M., born March 14, 1899, and October 28, 1904, respectively, are also under the parental roof.
Mr. Richardson and his family attend the United Brethren church, and his wife and two children hold membership therein. They are well known socially in the community in which they reside and their home is the popular resort of a large circle of friends. Mr. Richardson belongs to Dalton City Lodge No. 1965, M. W. A., and he is a stanch supporter of the democratic party, believing that its principles are best adapted to conserve public interests. He has been called to public office on several occasions, having served at various times as clerk, commissioner and assessor, and in all matters of citizenship has ever been found public-spirited and loyal.
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The Decatur Review Nov 7, 1928, p18
GEO. W. RICHARDSON OF MACON DIES
Sufferer From Heart Trouble Passes Away at St. Mary's Hospital.
George William Richardson of Macon passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday morning after an illness of about two months. He had been in failing health for some time. He suffered from heart trouble. He had been in the hospital for about three weeks. He was born Nov. 24, 1850, in Monroe county, Ill. He wife Eliza passed away in February, 1921.
He is survived by eight children, Mrs. Ollie Cowger of Dalton City, Mrs. Pearl Huddleston of Rose Hill, Ill., Mrs. Dora Dennison of Edinburg, Ill., Ray Richardson of Lafayette, Minn., George Richardson of Grant's Pass, Ore., Mrs John Renfro of Macon and Bessie and Walter Richardson of Macon; also twenty-six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Charles Woods of Decatur, and three brothers, James Richardson of Assumption and Edward and Charles Richardson of Storm Lake, Ia., also survive.
The body was removed to the Moran & Sons funeral home and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The body will be taken to the home in Macon at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in the Macon cemetery.
Note: 1880 Census: George Richardson, 29, farmer, born Illinois, father born England, mother bor
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