Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1677-1705 Book page 34, Deed Book page 379. “30 July in 2nd year of reign of King James II, Maj. Thomas Chamberlain and Mary his wife, to Melchizadek Richardson and Elizabeth his wife, for valuable consideration, 50 acres, bounded by brook that divides Maj. Chamberlain from Richard Ligon, for yearly rent of 1 bowl of good made punch. Wit: Wm Ligon, Fran. Edwin, Charles Roberts. Signed: Tho. Chamberlayn, Mary Chamberlayn. Recorded 2 Aug 1686.” (Ref 1)
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Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1677-1705 Book page 34, Deed Book page 401. “1 March 1683 Acknowledged before me that Edmund Belsher hath given Jeremiah Chapling 1 years service, according to what he was first bound to said Belsher for. Wit: Mel Richardson, Zacheus Ellis. Signed: Richard Kennon. 1 Dec 1686. Melchizadeck Richardson, age 38, says that he heard Edmund Belsher promise to Jeremiah Chaplin, that if he served faithfully 3 years, he would give him the 4th, the said Chaplin being servant to Belsher for 4 years. 1 Dec 1686. Signed: Mel Richardson. (Ref 2)
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Melchizedek Richardson (1648-1701) Virginia (Ref 3)
Added by TwylaBB on 21 May 2008
Originally submitted by marilynmortensen to Van Nieman Zivley on 25 Mar 2008

The Virginia Genealogical Society in Richmond, Virginia: Story concerning Melchizedek Richardson, d 1701, Henrico County, Virginia.  The will was lost.  Herrico Order Book 1701 gives Elizabeth Branch Richardson, wife as Administrator of his will.  Question about a possible son named John Richardson being born to them.  He died in 1753, Cumberland County and was married to Mary Curd (d of Edward Curd).  (This is their son John b 1700 d 1753)
Town of Bermuda, Pride's Lot: "Melchiz" Melchizedek Richardson & wife, Elizabeth Branch owned a lot in the Pride's Lot community in 1715.  (The lot must have been owned by his wife, Elizabeth as he was then deceased.)  Taken from the Virginians:"Family of John Pritchett"; In the era of the life of relative William Pritchett, 1650-1723.
Kay Richardson, research information recorded 24 Mar 2008
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Estate administrator appointed 1 Apr 1701, Henry County, wife Elizabeth (Ref 4)
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References
(1) Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1677-1705, Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Richmond, Virginia 1986, F232.H4W445 1985, this book was found at the St. Louis County Genealogical Library, page 34

(2) Henrico County, Virginia Deeds 1677-1705, Compiled by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, Richmond, Virginia 1986, F232.H4W445 1985, this book was found at the St. Louis County Genealogical Library, page 37

(3) Ancestry.com file on Melchizedek Richardson, http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/ViewStory.aspx?tid=48...5c7fb&src=search

(4) Mama’s Ancestors, Mrs. Agnes E. Smyth, 352 Linden St, Dresden, TN 38225, (731) 364-3820.