earliest references to Richersons in Caroline county VA
Please post if you have earlier references to Richersons/Richesons in Caroline Co VA (or what was to become Caroline in 1727-28). I'm especially interested in Thomases and Josephs.
I'm making the assumption that legally a man was an adult at 21. If younger, then there would be adjustments.
JAMES
born BY 1721 (executor for Anderson's will in 1742)
NATHANIEL
born BY 1715 (legal action vs. Hurt 1736)
THOMAS
born BY 1711 (on jury 1732)
A Thomas had 460 acres in King & Queen Co in 1705
WILLIAM
born BY 1724 (proved document for Hargrave, Southworth)
JOSEPH
The first reference I've seen is in court in 1762, so born BY 1741.
What is the proof of the Joseph - Elizabeth of an early generation, he being born many researchers say by 1721?
A Thomas Richerson Jr. married a daughter of John Johns by 1760--it appears that she was Elizabeth. I believe this Thomas was son of the Thomas who was dead by 1758.
Thank you so much,
Phyllis