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James S Richardson

Birth	:	7 Oct 1847 Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 1892 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	Old.P.327
Description	:	Fairfield Tribune Oct. 19, 1892 Pg. 7, Col. 3 THE FLIGHT OF A BOLD SPIRIT. It is with more than usual feeling that we write of the death of James S. RICHARDSON, brief mention of whose demise we made last week. A proper estimate of no man's character can be made within the brief limits of a newspaper notice, and in this instance we shall not attempt it. We cannot, however, refrain from a word. He was a man of strong character and of singular ability, and no man has lived in this city who had more or warmer... Read More	Fairfield Tribune Oct. 19, 1892 Pg. 7, Col. 3 THE FLIGHT OF A BOLD SPIRIT. It is with more than usual feeling that we write of the death of James S. RICHARDSON, brief mention of whose demise we made last week. A proper estimate of no man's character can be made within the brief limits of a newspaper notice, and in this instance we shall not attempt it. We cannot, however, refrain from a word. He was a man of strong character and of singular ability, and no man has lived in this city who had more or warmer friends. Mr. RICHARDSON had a mind of peculiar originalty, and had a keen likeness for intellectual pursuits. He was a lover of books and enjoyed the companionship of book lovers. It was his greatest delight to read from his favorite authors, and all who know him speak of the wonderful way in which his mind was stored with the gems of the best authors. He was a companionable man, too, enjoyed his friends, and made them right and left. His manner was hearty and his nature open and sincere, qualities which ever attract, so that he always had plenty of friends about him. He had a tender and sympathetic heart, and many a time have we seen his eyes fill with tears as he quoted in his rich brogue some of the beautiful passages from his favorite Robert BURNS. But Mr. RICHARDSON was a public spirited man, too, as much so as any in the city, and many an improvement in Fairfield today the city owes to the active support it got by word and in a more substantial way from "Jim" RICHARDSON. But we cannot recount all his good qualities, and so mention only a few. He has gone. The light of his life, his hand shake, his genial presence, and his earnest voice, can be heard, and seen, and felt, no more. Out of the light and into we know not what. Or is it out of the darkness, where here we only grope, and into the fight? We hope, yet who can tell? Ah, the mystery of mysteries, the mystery of death! Yet thus we go, and shall go, yesterday, today, and tomorrow! So it is, indeed, "The past we know. The future is our anxious care: We paint a heave of bliss on high And dream that we are there" J. S. RICHARDSON was born in Cumberland, Maryland, October 7, 1847. He came with his parents to Jefferson county in 1852, and resided here ever since. As a young man his active mind led him into many pursuits. He was a telegraph operator, a train hand, a teacher, an insurance agent, and a book agent. Finally he settled down to clerking in E. M. KANN's clothing store and made a great success. Afterwards he established a clothing house in this city and conducted it for many years, building up a fine business, getting to the very front in a mercantile way, and prospering financially. His establishment was the headquarters for practically everybody in the city and county, and for years was known as "The Senate." Some two or three years ago his health became so very poorly that he sold out his interest to his partner, Mr. H. F. BOOKER, and since then has been practically engaged in trying to restore his health. He was married January 5, 1887, at Oswego, Ill., to Miss Agnes HOPKINS, who survives him, and will remain in Fairfield. His disease was a spinal trouble and had been growing on him for years. Though eminent specialists had been repeatedly consulted, no practical benefit was received, and he continued to be subject to attacks that prostrated him. The last of these came on about three weeks before his death, and for the last week or ten days all hope of recovery had been abandoned. He lay very low all the afternoon of the 12th, and was so near death that it was actually reported several hours before it finally came. He died at 6 o'clock that afternoon. The funeral took place at the residence on the afternoon of the 14th, and was very largely attended. Dr. Magill conducted the services, and the pall bearers were C. D. LEGGETT, J. S. McKEMEY, H. F. BOOKER, W. C. BALL, J. P. MANATREY, and E. A. HOWARD.

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James S Richardson's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did James S Richardson death?
James S Richardson death on 12 Oct 1892 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James S Richardson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

George Richardson

(1819 - 1890)

Agnes Whitfield Richardson

(1826 - 1889)

Spouse

Agnes Mary Hopkins Risk

(1856 - 1928)

Siblings

Mary A Richardson

(unknow - 1865)

Margaret Scott Miner

(1846 - 1906)

William Richardson

(1849 - 1936)

Elizabeth Richardson Scott

(1852 - 1938)

Mary A Richardson

(1856 - 1857)

Ella “Helen” Richardson Crail

(1860 - 1942)

Alice Jean Richardson Norris

(1863 - 1942)

Anna Belle Richardson Alston

(1865 - 1950)

Effie Florence Richardson

(1870 - 1901)

John E Richardson

(1874 - 1917)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034