Richardson, Sue

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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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creatorOf Richardson, Sue. Sue Richardson papers, 1863-1962. Emory University. Special Collections and Archives
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associatedWith Overby, William Thomas, 1840-1864. person
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Virginia
Front Royal (Va.)
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Active 1863

Active 1962

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