Alexander Richards

1837 - 1916  (78 years)

• Name	Alexander Richards
  Birth	18 Mar 1837	Sullivan County, , , Tennessee
  Gender	Male
  Death	17 Jan 1916	Sullivan County, , , Tennessee
  Burial	Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee
  Notes	Alexander Richards was a private in company c 59th Tennessee Mounted Infantry, CSA, 23 Dec 1861 and was discharged due to disability 15 Oct 1862.He took the oath of allegiance in Chattanooga 27 May 1865.The stone shown here is of his wife Martha. The transcription of this cemetery was updated in 2014 by http://tngenweb.org/sullivan/ Although Alexander is not listed, his wife, Martha[Perry] Richards and his daughter, Hattie Stanfield [2 Jul] 1867-[2 Mar]1953 are. ALEXANDER RICHARDS COMPANY C, 59TH TENNESSEE MOUNTED INFANTRY Alexander Richards was born in Sullivan County, TN on March 18, 1837 (1835 based on pension application) to Benjamin Alexander III and Nancy Glover Richards. The United States Federal Census of 1850 shows he is living in Division 1 of Sullivan County with his parents and five siblings. In 1860, he has married and is living in Division 1 of Carter County with his wife, Martha E. Perry Richards and their two children, Henderson (2) and Washington (9 months). Their marriage was in Carter County on December 16, 1856. In 1880, he and Martha are living in District 16 of Sullivan County with children: William (18), James (15), Alford (14), Harriet (11), Jones H. (9), Jinnie (7), Samuel (4) and Andrew (1). In 1900, he is still in District 16 of Sullivan County with Martha and children, Samuel (22), Andrew (20) and Daniel (15). In 1910 he is now 73 years old and Martha 72, and living in Bluff City with children Sam and Lillie. Alexander and his brother Benjamin, enlisted in Company C of the 59th Tennessee Mounted Infantry in Elizabethton on December 23, 1861, the date of the formation of the company with Captain James Brooks as the commanding officer. Alexander's service was cut short due to a service disability. He was discharged in Morristown, TN on April 24, 1862 by Certificate of Disability for Discharge, signed by Captain James Brooks. On August 7, 1902, Alexander filed for a Tennessee Confederate pension (S4406) in Sullivan County, TN. He cited fistula as an ailment he contracted while in service. Signing his application as witnesses were Lt. J.R. Kuhn, a former officer in Company C, and D.N. Giles of Company C. One letter in his file dated April 10, 1903 is from Dr. H.T. Masengill of Bluff City citing, "Alexander Richards' condition equals that produced by the loss of a limb having this day made careful physical examination." Another letter, dated May 30, 1903 and in his file, was submitted by William Perry, who served in Company C with Alexander. In the letter, William Perry stated he knew of the service of Alexander and is aware of his disability. William Perry was also a brother of Alexander's wife. One deposition, dated December 15, 1903, was from Bristol attorney B.G. McDowell. He is recorded as being 5' 2" tall, dark complexion, black eyes and dark hair. His pension was awarded. Alexander passed away on January 17, 1916 and might be interred in the Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Cemetery beside his wife, Martha. There is an unmarked grave beside of Martha which might be his.
  Person ID	I74279	DeLoach Ancestry
  Last Modified	29 Mar 2019

  
  

  Father	Benjamin Richards,   b. Abt 1818, , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony,
  Mother	Nancy (Richards),   b. Abt 1821, Sullivan County, , , Tennessee
  Marriage	Abt 1835	Sullivan County, , , Tennessee
  Family ID	F20250	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Martha Perry,   b. 16 Jul 1839, Carter County, , , Tennessee d. 17 May 1910, Sullivan County, , , Tennessee (Age 70 years)
  Marriage	16 Dec 1856	Carter County, , , Tennessee
  Children	1. Henderson Richards,   b. Abt 1858, Carter County, , , Tennessee   2. Washington Richards,   b. Abt 1859, Carter County, , , Tennessee   3. James Richards,   b. Abt 1860, Carter County, , , Tennessee   4. Alfred Richards,   b. Abt 1862, Carter County, , , Tennessee   5. Harriett "Hattie" Richards,   b. 8 Jul 1867, Carter County, , , Tennessee d. 2 Mar 1953, Sullivan County, , , Tennessee (Age 85 years)   6. Jonas Keen Richards,   b. Abt 1868, Carter County, , , Tennessee d. Abt 1957, Sullivan County, , , Tennessee (Age ~ 89 years)   7. Jennie Richards,   b. Abt 1873, Carter County, , , Tennessee   8. Samuel J. Richards,   b. 26 Jun 1876, Carter County, , , Tennessee d. 15 Apr 1942, Carter County, , , Tennessee (Age 65 years)   9. Andrew Richards,   b. Feb 1880, Carter County, , , Tennessee   10. Daniel Richards,   b. Dec 1884, Carter County, , , Tennessee
  Family ID	F2538	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart