Preston Richardson, 84 years old and a resident of Dilley, died at Roseburg August 15. He was brought here for burial at the Naylor Cemetery. He served in the Mexican and War of the Rebellion, Co. K 3 MO. MTD. INF.
[Washington County News, 20 Aug 1908]
Preston B. Richardson served in Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment from 01 May 1862 to 13 Jan 1864, 20.4 months.
His service record indicates he enlisted as a Private on 01 May 1862 in Hickory County, Missouri,was mustered into Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment, on the same day, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant [date not given] and was mustered out on 13 Jan 1864.
Additionally, family researchers report that Preston B. Richardson was born on 04 March 1824, Franklin County, Missouri seventh child of Nancy [nee Hinton] and Amos Richardson.
He also served in the Mexican War in Company K, 3rd Regiment Mounted Missouri Volunteers
He married Euphemia R. Jamison
He died on 15 Aug 1908 at the Old Soldier' s Home (now a VA Hospital) in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon; nearly 82.5 years of age and is buried in Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
his wife, Euphemia [nee Jamison] Richardson [1829 - 1904], and 2nd child / 2nd son, Lewis C. Richardson [1857 - 1894], are also buried there.
Information provided by Mary Lambert
[Washington County News, 20 Aug 1908]
Preston B. Richardson served in Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment from 01 May 1862 to 13 Jan 1864, 20.4 months.
His service record indicates he enlisted as a Private on 01 May 1862 in Hickory County, Missouri,was mustered into Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment, on the same day, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant [date not given] and was mustered out on 13 Jan 1864.
Additionally, family researchers report that Preston B. Richardson was born on 04 March 1824, Franklin County, Missouri seventh child of Nancy [nee Hinton] and Amos Richardson.
He also served in the Mexican War in Company K, 3rd Regiment Mounted Missouri Volunteers
He married Euphemia R. Jamison
He died on 15 Aug 1908 at the Old Soldier' s Home (now a VA Hospital) in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon; nearly 82.5 years of age and is buried in Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
his wife, Euphemia [nee Jamison] Richardson [1829 - 1904], and 2nd child / 2nd son, Lewis C. Richardson [1857 - 1894], are also buried there.
Information provided by Mary Lambert
Preston Richardson, 84 years old and a resident of Dilley, died at Roseburg August 15. He was brought here for burial at the Naylor Cemetery. He served in the Mexican and War of the Rebellion, Co. K 3 MO. MTD. INF.
[Washington County News, 20 Aug 1908]
Preston B. Richardson served in Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment from 01 May 1862 to 13 Jan 1864, 20.4 months.
His service record indicates he enlisted as a Private on 01 May 1862 in Hickory County, Missouri,was mustered into Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment, on the same day, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant [date not given] and was mustered out on 13 Jan 1864.
Additionally, family researchers report that Preston B. Richardson was born on 04 March 1824, Franklin County, Missouri seventh child of Nancy [nee Hinton] and Amos Richardson.
He also served in the Mexican War in Company K, 3rd Regiment Mounted Missouri Volunteers
He married Euphemia R. Jamison
He died on 15 Aug 1908 at the Old Soldier' s Home (now a VA Hospital) in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon; nearly 82.5 years of age and is buried in Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
his wife, Euphemia [nee Jamison] Richardson [1829 - 1904], and 2nd child / 2nd son, Lewis C. Richardson [1857 - 1894], are also buried there.
Information provided by Mary Lambert
[Washington County News, 20 Aug 1908]
Preston B. Richardson served in Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment from 01 May 1862 to 13 Jan 1864, 20.4 months.
His service record indicates he enlisted as a Private on 01 May 1862 in Hickory County, Missouri,was mustered into Company C, 8th Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment, on the same day, was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant [date not given] and was mustered out on 13 Jan 1864.
Additionally, family researchers report that Preston B. Richardson was born on 04 March 1824, Franklin County, Missouri seventh child of Nancy [nee Hinton] and Amos Richardson.
He also served in the Mexican War in Company K, 3rd Regiment Mounted Missouri Volunteers
He married Euphemia R. Jamison
He died on 15 Aug 1908 at the Old Soldier' s Home (now a VA Hospital) in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon; nearly 82.5 years of age and is buried in Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Washington County, Oregon
his wife, Euphemia [nee Jamison] Richardson [1829 - 1904], and 2nd child / 2nd son, Lewis C. Richardson [1857 - 1894], are also buried there.
Information provided by Mary Lambert
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