The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-15
MAJOR RICHARDSON
GOES TO REWARD
Sudden Demise Comes As
Surprise to His Family
and Friends
CITIZEN OF LOUISA
HIGHLY ESTEEMED
Member of Family Promi-
nent in County for Years
and Himself Held or
flee of Honor

Major Andrew Jackson Richard
son, one of the leading citizens Of
Louisa county. died saturda.' nigh,
a. his fonLc near Fredericas HG,l.
I:l;e IN years. honored bY his .c'-
low citizens and enshrined ~ ;ic
.,ea:ts 81 Z. wide circle of iri sa.s. his
eve aid useful life came to i p1J,e-
fui. though rather sudden enc. lie
retired soon after 10 o'clock after
spending the evening talking with his
family and relatives who We're visit
ing him. and less than an hour later
his wife noticed that he was breathing
heavily. and she WAS unable to arouse
him. He expired in a few minutes
The funeral will take place this
afternoon at Beth Page Christian
church at Fredericks Hall. and the
interment will be made in the fam
lily section in the churchyard.
Was bright ano Cheerful.
Major Richardson's death came as
u surprise TO his family and friends.
He had been in failing health for
several years. but had appeared
somewhat better the last few weeks.
Some relatives from distance came
To visit him on Saturday. and he was
bright and cheerful. With a nephew,
who. like himself, was a brave SOL
der In the Confederate service. he
/ talked over war times and experiences
and these "reminiscences continued
| until bed time. He retired soon
after 10 o'clock. and less than an
| hour later Mrs. Richardson noticed
| that he was breathing heavily and
called him. but receised no reply.
She realized that his condition was
/ desperate and aroused the house. The
venerable citizen. soldier and Chris
I, tan soon preathed his last. About
| him were his devoted wife and several
near relatives.
or Wcl-Known Family.
| Major Richa rdson was a member
| of family which had been promi-
e en' n lon aae p sss +, n rs e,anss
Tic ripe age Of IS years. though so
/ tuoyant in spirit and SD bright aud
30. ial that his acquaintance hardl.'
rcaiized that he had passed the al
lotted three score years and ten. He
w"a born in Louisa, had spent his
entire lite there except during the
! war. when he fought with LoGlss.
Eie1 aS i.is comrades and In his cons
mslnd. and was devoted to the county
and her people. He knew all the
people o: his county and was Tho
t friend of ait, whether vich or poor,
PREV inert or obscure. And the peo-
pie OF Louisa-men, women mad cnil-
dren alike--honored and loved him.
He had represented them in the GEN
eral Assembly. had been Commission
err OF the Revenue for more than
twenty years and could have been
elected to almost any Office to which
he aspired. While true and efficient
In the discharge OF his official duties.
Major Richardson had indeed been
the friend OF his people. With gem
erous heart and open hand he re-
sponded gladly to their calls
| Major Richardson spent his young
er life in the mercantile business
but for quarter of century had
filled the office OF Commissioner OF
! the Revenue. and lived on his farm
near Fredericks Hall.
! Major Richardson was a son OF
| Daniel Richardson. founder and long
compiler in the Warrock- Richardson
Almanack. There were several chill
dren, but he was the last to pass
away. His brother Frank, for many
years treasurer Of the county, died
about year ago.
True Confederate,
! Major Richardson was a true SOL
der and an ardent Confederate He
served in the Confederate army with
gailantry and rose to major OF his
tHSHtGicht. 1ie Won pCputAT Win MS
comrades, and his men were devoted
to him.
! Family and Funeral.
| Major Richardson married Miss
Lucy l.. Richardson. cousin, who
was a daughter Of the late William
Richardson. of this city. who built
the old Louisa railroad, which later
became the Chesapeake & Ohio. and
was for many years roadmaster OF
the larger system. Mrs. Richardson
survives her husband. They had no
tchslcren. bat we're devoted to chit
dren. and took a d~p interest in