Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-10
n. RICHARDSON DEAD.
Well Known Pioneer and
Politician Passed Away <
Yesterday Mornink

it was hoped the old timer would pull
through and live for many years Mr.
Richardson had not been we'll of lat,
and few days ago got so bad that
his niece, Miss Anna Henenlotter,
removed him from the American
House to her home. He grew worse
and was taken to the hospital, where
it was found that he had pneumonia,
and IN bis feeble condition, recovery
was not expected The doctors
gave him up Wednesday night.
The end peacefully came yesterday
morning. =.
: Nathan Richardson was born in
Wayne, Co., N. Y, New. "a, 1929.
In his youth his parents moved to
OAKLAND Co., Mich. He attended
district school and Romeo academy,
and taught school five terms. In the
fall of 1854 he came to Minnesota
territory, locating at Little Falls in
the spring of 1856, when there was
little more than townsite. His first
work was to cut trees, hew and haul
timber for hotel, which stood for
many years on the site of tho building
now occupied by Wulling's pharmacy
and other stores. It burned down in
1859. When Morrison county was
again organized Mr.. Richardson was
elected Register of Dee DIS. and also
performed the duties of Auditor and
Treasurer. He held odics till 1864
then engaged in the merchantile
business studying law meanwhile, and
was admitted to the baI in 1876. BE
was member of the state 1egielat1re
in 1857, 1872 and 1873, and it was
owing to his efforts that the west half
Of Morrison county was detached from
Todd county and joined to Morrison.
Later on he was for long time post
matter Of Little Falls, was county
attorney, and Judge of probate several
terms. his last term ending in Jan.
1908. He also held various other
town, county and city Offices. Mr..
Richardson was the first mayor of
Little Falls, and held the ctfico seven
terms. He was an active member of
the Minnesota Territorial Pioneers
association. and the founder of the Old
Settlers Asso citation of Morrison Co.
Deceased had probably held more and
various Offices than any man in the
Northwest.
Mr.. Richardson was married to Miss
Mary A. Roof in June, 1867. Mrs.
Richardson died about ten years ago.
Five children were born to, them =
Clara, Martin NJ. Raymond j.,
Francis A.. and Mary A. Clara and
Raymond are dead Martin and
Francis live in Idahp. Mary is Mrs.
VIM. aarker of Wyndmere, N. D.,
and is here for the funeral.
Mr. Richardson e career was a long
and int: resting one. He was q
veritable encyclopedia of information
concerning the early history Of the
county and state. and took great
interest in archaeological a I'd scientific
matters. he wrote 9 history of
Morrison county. published many
years ago.. which will be Of value to
future historians. Mr. Richardson
was one of the leading factors
in promoting the building Of Little
Falls & Dakota railroad, and it can
be said to his credit that he was
always willing to do what te could to
upbuild the city and county wherein
he had lived for over fifty years. He
was familiar as few are with the
traditions and history of the Indians
OF this region, and was great friend
Of theirs, being often in demand
WHICH, ClodC1o3 were 10 10 m2Q0, or
in representing them in government
matters. Mr.. Richardson had his
peculiarities. and many varied are
the stories that c5uld be told Of him,
but he was nevertheless good ~natured
and good tad, and numberless
labors performed without recompense
for old soldiers and OLD settlers will
be remembered. "Old Nate,' as he
was kno wn to all, will be long in the
minds of all Who knew him, and the
geniality and kindness, the endurance
and perseverance ct the old pioneer,
who did his part in the early days,
the affection he cherished for the
city and county where he lived 30
long, will keep his memory green
long after the grass Of many
summers shall wave over his grave.
The funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon at $50 under the auspices
OF the Modern Woodmen of America,
ct which deceased was q social
member, from the residence of his
niece, Miss Anna Hennenlotter, on Bird
street, between Broadway and Third
avenue southeast. Burial will take
place in Calvary.