Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 31, 1938 p. 8
B. F. RICHARDSON
Benjamin Franklin Richardson, son of Silas and Catherine [Storm] Richardson, was born Nov. 16, 1839 in Muscatine county, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Wednesday, March 23, 1938, at the age of 98 years, 4 months and 7 days. He was one of a family of twelve children, all preceding him in death with the exception of two.
He lived his entire life in Iowa, except the time he served in the army during the Civil War. At the age of 17 years he moved with his parents to Keokuk, Iowa, where he resided until August 10, 1861, when he enlisted with Company F, 8th Infantry in the Union Army. On April 6, 1862, during the Battle of Shiloh, he was taken prisoner and held for two months. He was then exchanged and paroled. Six months later he re-enlisted and served in the Army until he was discharged on April 20, 1866.
Jan. 10, 1867 he was married to Lilah Reynolds at Sigourney, Iowa. To them were born four daughters, all of whom have cared for their father since the death of his companion on July 1, 1936.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Richardson moved to Taylor County, where they farmed until 1907, when they moved into Gravity to spend the remainder of their days.
In 1885 he united with the Presbyterian Church at Prairie Chapel but while in Gravity he attended the Church of Christ, when his health permitted. He lived a Christian life and was very devoted to his family.
He is survived by his four daughters, Mary C. [atherine] Johnston and Effie G.[ourilda] Konecne of Gravity, Ella M. [ae] Laird of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Iva B. [elle] Irwin of Westminster, Colo. Also by a brother and sister, Rile Richardson and Kate Estle, both of Gravity; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Gravity Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck of Bedford. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
Thursday March 31, 1938 p. 8
B. F. RICHARDSON
Benjamin Franklin Richardson, son of Silas and Catherine [Storm] Richardson, was born Nov. 16, 1839 in Muscatine county, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Wednesday, March 23, 1938, at the age of 98 years, 4 months and 7 days. He was one of a family of twelve children, all preceding him in death with the exception of two.
He lived his entire life in Iowa, except the time he served in the army during the Civil War. At the age of 17 years he moved with his parents to Keokuk, Iowa, where he resided until August 10, 1861, when he enlisted with Company F, 8th Infantry in the Union Army. On April 6, 1862, during the Battle of Shiloh, he was taken prisoner and held for two months. He was then exchanged and paroled. Six months later he re-enlisted and served in the Army until he was discharged on April 20, 1866.
Jan. 10, 1867 he was married to Lilah Reynolds at Sigourney, Iowa. To them were born four daughters, all of whom have cared for their father since the death of his companion on July 1, 1936.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Richardson moved to Taylor County, where they farmed until 1907, when they moved into Gravity to spend the remainder of their days.
In 1885 he united with the Presbyterian Church at Prairie Chapel but while in Gravity he attended the Church of Christ, when his health permitted. He lived a Christian life and was very devoted to his family.
He is survived by his four daughters, Mary C. [atherine] Johnston and Effie G.[ourilda] Konecne of Gravity, Ella M. [ae] Laird of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Iva B. [elle] Irwin of Westminster, Colo. Also by a brother and sister, Rile Richardson and Kate Estle, both of Gravity; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Gravity Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck of Bedford. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
Bedford Times-Press
Thursday March 31, 1938 p. 8
B. F. RICHARDSON
Benjamin Franklin Richardson, son of Silas and Catherine [Storm] Richardson, was born Nov. 16, 1839 in Muscatine county, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Wednesday, March 23, 1938, at the age of 98 years, 4 months and 7 days. He was one of a family of twelve children, all preceding him in death with the exception of two.
He lived his entire life in Iowa, except the time he served in the army during the Civil War. At the age of 17 years he moved with his parents to Keokuk, Iowa, where he resided until August 10, 1861, when he enlisted with Company F, 8th Infantry in the Union Army. On April 6, 1862, during the Battle of Shiloh, he was taken prisoner and held for two months. He was then exchanged and paroled. Six months later he re-enlisted and served in the Army until he was discharged on April 20, 1866.
Jan. 10, 1867 he was married to Lilah Reynolds at Sigourney, Iowa. To them were born four daughters, all of whom have cared for their father since the death of his companion on July 1, 1936.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Richardson moved to Taylor County, where they farmed until 1907, when they moved into Gravity to spend the remainder of their days.
In 1885 he united with the Presbyterian Church at Prairie Chapel but while in Gravity he attended the Church of Christ, when his health permitted. He lived a Christian life and was very devoted to his family.
He is survived by his four daughters, Mary C. [atherine] Johnston and Effie G.[ourilda] Konecne of Gravity, Ella M. [ae] Laird of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Iva B. [elle] Irwin of Westminster, Colo. Also by a brother and sister, Rile Richardson and Kate Estle, both of Gravity; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Gravity Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck of Bedford. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
Thursday March 31, 1938 p. 8
B. F. RICHARDSON
Benjamin Franklin Richardson, son of Silas and Catherine [Storm] Richardson, was born Nov. 16, 1839 in Muscatine county, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Gravity, Wednesday, March 23, 1938, at the age of 98 years, 4 months and 7 days. He was one of a family of twelve children, all preceding him in death with the exception of two.
He lived his entire life in Iowa, except the time he served in the army during the Civil War. At the age of 17 years he moved with his parents to Keokuk, Iowa, where he resided until August 10, 1861, when he enlisted with Company F, 8th Infantry in the Union Army. On April 6, 1862, during the Battle of Shiloh, he was taken prisoner and held for two months. He was then exchanged and paroled. Six months later he re-enlisted and served in the Army until he was discharged on April 20, 1866.
Jan. 10, 1867 he was married to Lilah Reynolds at Sigourney, Iowa. To them were born four daughters, all of whom have cared for their father since the death of his companion on July 1, 1936.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Richardson moved to Taylor County, where they farmed until 1907, when they moved into Gravity to spend the remainder of their days.
In 1885 he united with the Presbyterian Church at Prairie Chapel but while in Gravity he attended the Church of Christ, when his health permitted. He lived a Christian life and was very devoted to his family.
He is survived by his four daughters, Mary C. [atherine] Johnston and Effie G.[ourilda] Konecne of Gravity, Ella M. [ae] Laird of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Iva B. [elle] Irwin of Westminster, Colo. Also by a brother and sister, Rile Richardson and Kate Estle, both of Gravity; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-three great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren.
The funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Gravity Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. Max Buck of Bedford. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers. Burial was in the Gravity cemetery.
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