[Richardson], Joe (Postilion)
Joe [Richardson] was enslaved, and was part of Martha Washington’s dower share of enslaved workers from the Custis estate. He worked as a postilion. Joe was married to Sall [Brass Richardson] owned by George Washington, who lived at River Farm. They had five children: Henry, Elijah, Dennis, Gutridge, and Polly.
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| referencedIn | Letter, to William Pearce, 1795 October 19 | George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon | |
| referencedIn | Richardson, Joe (Postilion) | George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon |
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| ownedBy | Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757 | person |
| associatedWith | Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate). Mansion Farm | corporateBody |
| ownedBy | Washington, George, 1732-1799 | person |
| ownedBy | Washington, Martha, 1731-1802 | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Mount Vernon | VA | US |
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| Horsemanship |
| Slaves |
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| Horsemen and horsewomen |
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Active 1795-06-07
Active 1795-10-19
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