James Burchill Richardson

1770–1836 (age 66)

Planter

Photograph of James Burchill Richardson

Biography

James Burchill Richardson, born in 1770, devoted his life to the rhythms of plantation stewardship, working the land with care and remaining a steady presence in his community. He balanced the demands of agriculture with the bonds of family and neighbors, remaining rooted in the landscape that shaped him.

He is remembered with gratitude in Richardson Cemetery, where his name endures among those who shared in the labors of an early American era and the hope of passing along dignity and stability to future generations.