I have an orginal obit from a newspaper article in the Elmira area at turn of century. Unfortunately it does not give many dates but does say he was the son of Thomas Richardson, one of the earliest settlers in NY, coming from Almond, Alleghany county where he associated with his father and brothers in mfg of boots and shoes, and located in Elmira NY in April, 1861.Great article that my great grandmother save in a scrapbook. They must have been acquainted as friends. Will be happy to share info, can contact me at trikings@earthlink.net