William RICHARDSON fought in the battle of Concord in the company of Major Samuel BODWELL along with three of his brothers, according to information supplied by Roger BEAULIEU, based on DAR documents.

He married Lydia MESSER, born June 21, 1767, daughter of James MESSER and Lydia PIKE after June 1, 1785 (Methuen, Births p87, Marriages, p234).