Richardson, Sue

Dates:
Active 1863
Active 1962

Biographical notes:

Sue Richardson lived at Rose Hill, Front Royal, Virginia, during the Civil War. Her father died prior to the war; her brother, Willie, was wounded at Williamsburg (1862) and died; a younger sister, Bell, and a cousin, Sue, lived with her at Rose Hill. Two slaves, Liza and Frances, former house servants, did field work. Both Confederate and Union invaders depleted the plantation and took all the horses and most livestock.

From the description of Sue Richardson papers, 1863-1962. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863023

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Subjects:

  • Death
  • Plantations
  • Women

Occupations:

  • Diarists

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)
  • Front Royal (Va.) (as recorded)