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Richmond Pearson

21 Jan 1808 – 7 Jan 1875

Birth21 Jan 1808
Death7 Jan 1875
CemeteryElmwood Cemetery
Mexico , Audrain County , Missouri , USA
Added byGorro33 on 07 Jul 2025
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110830657

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Burial is located in Section H, Plot 151

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Information provided by Carol Benskin, Find A Grave member,(47276644) on June 8, 2021 Cemetery office confirmed that this burial is unmarked Details: Burial is located in Section H, Plot 151, but no stone found on grave. ----- Age 67 years, 5 months, 13 days. Chanavee ----- Richmond's parents were: William Pearson (1785 - 1869) Isabella Pearson (1782 - 1858) Richmond & his siblings: 1 Richmond Pearson 1808–1875 2 James Washington Pearson 1816-1884 3 Mary Jane Pearson (Brown) 1818- 4 John Oliver Perry Pearson 1820-1876 5 Thomas Shelton Pearson 1822-1879 6 Sarah "Sally" Rachel Pearson (DeJarnett) 1824-1918 ----- Richmond married Elizabeth Allen Brown in Callaway Co, MO on March 15, 1832. Their children were: Louisa Ann Pearson 1833– Mary Pearson 1835– Susan E. Pearson 1837–1855 Hattie Jane Pearson 1843–1906 Ripley Warren Pearson 1846–1939 Thomas S. Pearson 1849–1933 ----- Richmond, the oldest of his siblings, was quite wealthy by the time of his death. He was a Miller, Farmer, & Nursery Man. ----- U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 Richmond Pearson Issue Date - 21 Oct 1835 Acres - 40 Meridian - 5th PM State - Missouri County - Audrain Township - 51-N Range - 8-W Section - 30 Accession Number - MO0370__.408 Metes and Bounds - No Land Office - Palmyra Canceled - No US Reservations - No Mineral Reservations - No Authority -April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Document Number - 6584 U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907 Richmond Pearson Issue Date - 15 Feb 1836 Acres - 40.93 Meridian - 5th PM State - Missouri County - Audrain Township - 51-N Range - 8-W Section - 30 Accession Number - MO0380__.426 Metes and Bounds - No Land Office - Palmyra Canceled - No US Reservations - No Mineral Reservations - No Authority - April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566) Document Number - 7139 ----- Home in 1840 - Salt River, Audrain Co, MO Name - R Pearson Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 - 1 Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 - 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 - 2 Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 - 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture - 1 Free White Persons - Under 20 - 4 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 - 2 Total Free White Persons - 6 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves - 6 ----- In the summer of 1850 Richmond lived near his parents, William & Isabella, his brothers, John Oliver & Thomas Shelton, & sister, Mary Jane who was married to William Brown. On August 14, 1850, Richmond & E.A. Pearson, lived in District 4, Audrain Co, MO. Richmond was a Miller & owned real estate valued at $1800. Household Members Richmond Pearson - 42 (born in NC) E A Pearson - 40 (Richmond's wife, Elizabeth, VA) L A Pearson - 17 (daughter - Louisa Ann, MO) Mary D Pearson - 15 (daughter - MO) Susan E Pearson - 13 (daughter - MO) James Pearson - 10 (son - MO) H J Pearson - 7 (daughter - Hattie Jane, MO) R W Pearson - 4 (son - Ripley Warren, MO) Thomas S Pearson - 1 (son - MO) Nancy Harrison - 14 (MO) ----- Their son, James W., born June 2, 1840, died on September 11, 1852. Their daughter, Susan E., born June 20, 1837, died on April 15, 1855. Both were buried in the Old Cemetery. ----- On June 27, 1860, Richmond & E.A., ages 52 & 49, were still living in their home in Salt River, Audrain Co, MO. Their Post Office was in Mexico. Richmond was farming. By this time his wealth had greatly increased; owning real estate & personal property valued at $8095 & $4520. Children living with them were: HJW (Hattie Jane), age 16; R.W. (Ripley Warren), 13; & Thos., 11. ----- Their daughter, Louisa, married Jefferson M. Kee on December 26, 1852. She died on June 8, 1864, leaving four young children. Her enlisted in the Civil War two months after she died, and Richmond & Elizabeth were left with their care. While in Montgomery Co, AL he died on May 28, 1865, in a Regimental Hospital. On October 30,1865, Richmond, a resident of Audrain Co, MO, aged 58, made an application for a pension on behalf of his grandchildren: Perry E., Virginia, James W., & Sarah Elizabeth. On July 1, 1870, Richmond & Elizabeth, ages 62 & 59, were still living in Salt River Township, Audrain Co, MO. Their Post Office was in Mexico. Richmond was a Nursery Man & very wealthy for that time. He owned real estate & personal property valued at $12,150 & $2,500. Their youngest child, Thomas, age 21, a Farmer, was living with them. ----- ∼ The Mormon Scare One of the most thrilling and exciting experiences from Audrain County, Missouri is known as "The Mormon Scare" of the late 1830s. The following is the story as told by eyewitness Thomas Hook, in The History of Audrain County , page 116: "On a bright, beautiful, fall day, there was suddenly heard in the direction of the little town of Mexico, the report of small arms – about one hundred guns – the reverberation being distinctly heard by the few citizens who resided beyond the city limits, and by others who lived still further out. "A few moments afterward, Richmond PEARSON came riding on horse-back, under full speed, bareheaded and barefooted, saying excitedly, 'The Mormons are in town killing everybody'. Richmond PEARSON, pioneer settler who lived so many years on what is known as the Lawder Place, east of Mexico, is the father of Ripley Warren PEARSON, well known 90-year old resident of South Clark Street, this city. "Meantime the firing could be distinctly heard in the town. Soon, James Reed and Isaac Johnson came along and were told the awful news, that 'The Mormons are killing everybody in Mexico.' They also started to town, but soon returned in hot haste, as though pursued. "Horses were running at half speed, with all the gearing on, and frightened men, women, children, and the sound of guns added to the great confusion. Reed and Johnson confirmed the statements already made by PEARSON, and added they saw the Mormons shoot Jack Willingham off his horse. "By this time the news had spread into the country, and men, women and children, for miles around, were fleeing in every direction, believing the Mormons were determined to slaughter them. "Mr. Willingham, after remaining in town awhile, returned, and explained. He said that the company of soldiers which had embarked on the expedition to drive the Mormons from the state had arrived in town, and had been having somewhat of a sham battle, which accounted for the firing heard. "Reed and Johnson had really seen Willingham fall from his horse, but he was not shot. As they approached the town, they saw Willingham at a distance sitting sideways on his horse in the street, and when the guns were fired, Willingham's horse jumped, throwing him off. Supposing Willingham shot, they turned their horses and fled. For years afterward there were many jokes about the Mormon scare. "I think old father Jesse, that good old man, long since dead, loaded up his wagon and was moving his family and household good to the woods. Mr. PEARSON, who was then the owner of the Wade farm, said that he could see from his upstairs window the people being shot down in the streets of Mexico."

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