I am writing a manuscript of the life of Florida pioneer family of Francis Richard. He married Genevieve “Honorine” Bianne at their plantation in Haiti before immigrating to the US. They landed in Charleston, but later resettled in Spanish East Florida in 1797. He and his sons, Francis II, John Charles, and John B. became prominent land owners in Duval, St. Johns, Alachua, Bradford, and Clay Counties. There must be hundreds, if not more, Richard descendants in Florida.

I am searching for any descendants of this family who have pertinent information that should be included in a book about the family. I am interested in finding any documents that relate to the family prior to 1900 that have not been previously published – personal letters, deeds, wills, photos, etc.

Please contact me if you can help. Thank you!

Mark McDonough
easytoremember(at sign)verizon.net

Please contact me. I have a document saying that Felicia A. Brown lived with the Richard Family. She was born in NC in 1824, I do not know how she came to live with the family. She married in 1845 to Samuel Worthington that lived in the same area as the Richard family according to the 1830 Alachua Co. Census. Also, a John R. Brown is listed on the 1850 census, age 23, living with the Richard family. He is probably a brother.
Any information about the Brown children would be appreciated.
Joan Williams
Gaspar2@aol.com