I've "rescued" an old photograph of Leon Josiah RICHARDSON which was taken
at the Bigelow & Weed Studio in Jackson, Michigan. The photograph appears
to have been taken in the 1880's with Leon likely in his teens are the time.
In addition to his name, someone has written "high school" and "Father of
Jane" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able
to gather the following information regarding Leon and his family:
Leon Josiah RICHARDSON b. 22 Feb 1868 in Keene, NH to parents Josiah Crosby
RICHARDSON (b. 4 Mar 1842 in Alstead, NH) and Isabel Jane CHAMBERLAIN (b. 12
Jul 1841 in Westmoreland, NH). The couple had 3 children including, Leon
Josiah; Isabel Florence; and Arthur Howard RICHARDSON all born between 1868
and 1879 in Keene, NH and Jackson, MI.
Leon married Maude WILKINSON (b. 19 Sept 1868 in San Francisco, CA) on 19
Apr 1900 in Berkeley, CA and together they had 3 children including,
Florence; Jane; and John RICHARDSON born between 1905 and 1910. Leon was a
Professor of Latin at the University of California at Berkeley. Leon died
in Dec 1964 in Watsonville, CA.
Census records provide the following information:
1870 census of Keene, NH:
Josiah RICHARDSON, age 28, a Merchant, born NH
Bell J. RICHARDSON, age 27, Keeping House, born NH
Leon J. RICHARDSON, age 2, born NH
Isa F. RICHARDSON, age 6 months, born NH
1880 census of Jackson, MI:
Osia C. RICHARDSON, age 38, born NH, Owns Millinery Business, parents born
NH
Elizabeth J. RICHARDSON, wife, age 38, born NH, Keeping House, parents born
NH
Leon J. RICHARDSON, son, age 12, born NH, at School
Arthur H. RICHARDSON, son, age 1, born MI, at Home
+ 1 Domestic Servant
1900 census of Berkeley, CA:
Leon RICHARDSON, age 32, born Feb 1868, newly married, born NH, parents born
NH, an Instructor
Maud RICHARDSON, wife, age 30, born Sept 1869, newly married, no children,
born CA, parents born NY
1910 census of Oakland Township, CA:
Leon J. RICHARDSON, age 42, married 9 years, born NH, parents born NH, a
University Professor
Maud W. RICHARDSON, wife, age 41, married 9 years, 2 children/2 living, born
CA, parents born NY
Florence W. RICHARDSON, dau, age 4, born CA
Jane RICHARDSON, dau, age 1, born CA
1920 census of Oakland Township, CA:
Leon J. RICHARDSON, age 51, born NH, parents born NH, a University Professor
Maud W. RICHARDSON, wife, age 51, born CA, parents born NY
Florence W. RICHARDSON, dau, age 14, born CA
Jane RICHARDSON, dau, age 11, born CA
John A. RICHARDSON, son, age 9, born CA
+ 1 Maid
I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that this wonderful old
treasure can be returned to the care of his family. If you are a member of
Leon's family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley