~~~KILLINGSWORTH*VAUGHT*TEAGUE*RICHARDSON*SCHOPPE*LAWRENCE*BLACKMORE~~
William KILLINGSWORTH was born in Virginia and died about 1709 in Surry County, Virginia. He was married to Avis JONES. Her birth is unknown and she died on 6/6/1711 in Surry County, Virginia. The children of William KILLINGSWORTH and Avis JONES were: William, Lucy and John Thomas KILLINGSWORTH.
John Thomas KILLINGSWORTH was born about 1692 in Surry County, Virginia and died in 1748 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of William KILLINGSWORTH and Avis JONES and married to Unknown. The child of John Thomas KILLINGSWORTH was John KILLINGSWORTH.
John KILLINGSWORTH was born before 1728 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina and died about 1771 in Newborn District, Johnston County. He was the son of John Thomas KILLINGSWORTH and he was married to Sarah WOODS who was born about 1730. The children of John KILLINGSWORTH and Sarah WOODS were: Nellie (Penolle), Mark, Freeman, Henry, William and John KILLINGSWORTH.
John KILLINGSWORTH was born about 1750 and died in 1812. He was the son of John KILLINGSWORTH and Sarah WOODS. The children of John KILLINGSWORTH were: Jeremiah, Samuel, Matthew, Reuben, Francis, William, Arthur and John B KILLINGSWORTH.
John B KILLINGSWORTH was born about 1772 in Wake/Johnston County Tennessee and died before 1840 in Jackson County, Alabama. He was the son of John KILLINGSWORTH and he was married to 1. Mourning WILHEIM and 2. Sarah BLACKMAN. The children of John B KILLINGSWORTH and Sarah BLACKMAN were: Amy, Matthew and John B (Jack) KILLINGSWORTH.
***The information listed above is still being researched. At this time there are many trees out there that have conflicting information. This information is expected to be updated as I continue with the research on the Killingsworth family.***
***The information that is listed below regarding John B Killingsworth is documented and can assume to be correct. I have an extensive paper file that was previously researched on John B Killingsworth and his descendents if anyone has questions regarding him or his children's descendents. Listed below are only the direct descendents to the Richardson family line***
John B (Jack) KILLINGSWORTH was born about 1809 in Tennessee and died in 1856 in Crawford County, Arkansas. He was the son of John KILLINGSWORTH and Sarah BLACKMORE?. He was married on September 6, 1832 in Jackson County, Alabama to Cynthia LAWRENCE, daughter of Elijah LAWRENCE. Cynthia was born on December 25th, 1812 in Alabama and died July 1st, 1899 in Arkansas. They came to Arkansas from Alabama when they had five children and the youngest being only 18 months old. Cynthia rode side saddle carrying the baby. The five children who were born in Alabama and came with their parents to Arkansas were, Ettien (Ethan), James, Elisha, Parolee and John W. The source of this information is a family bible in possession of a family member in Mountainsburg, Arkansas.
Once in Arkansas three more children that are documented in a 1850 Arkansas Census, were born to John B and Cynthia. They are Archibald and Safronia and Caldonia who were twins. There are two other names in the family bible that may have been children that didn't live long. One being Linsy KILLINGSWORTH born 1839 with no other information and Merinda KILLINGSWORTH who only lived a little over three months.
John B KILLINGSWORTH fought in the Mexican War for 6 months. John B had Tuberculosis and when he knew he was close to dying, he asked to be buried at his favorite deer stand. For many years afterward, the cemetery that developed there bore his name. In more recent years, the name has been changed to Locke as it is part of that community. The cemetery is well kept and a beautiful place in the woods.
Sons of John B KILLINGSWORTH that fought in the Civil War were, Ethan, James, Elisha and John W. (See War Veterans page) One story that stems from the Civil War that involves the Killingsworth Family, is that bushwhackers came to the home and threatened to kill the family. Cynthia begged that Ethan, who was absent from active duty, be spared his life because he had so little time to live. Cynthia recognized the leader of the group of bushwhackers as being a former neighbor boy who had played with Ethan as a child. When recognized, the man and his gang fled and the family remained unharmed. Later, the man that Cynthia recognized, operated a grocery store in the area. Cynthia KILLINGSWORTH always refused to trade at the store because of the bushwhacker incident. The source of this information is from Killingsworth Family information gathered by F. Holt of Arkansas. Ethan was apparently too ill to remain with his regiment during the Civil War and returned home where he died in March of 1864 according to a letter from John Wiley KILLINGSWORTH to cousins. (See letter below)
John B has many descendents so I am only listing the one who directly relates to the RICHARDSON line.
Caldonia KILLINGSWORTH was born September 12th, 1848 and died January 31st, 1870 of "Consumption". She was the daughter of John B KILLINGSWORTH and Cynthia LAWRENCE. Her twin, Safronia, died at the age of 5. Caldonia married James VAUGHT. (See VAUGHT page) Caldonia and James were married in 1866 by Squire Ben Dyer near Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. The children of Caldonia KILLINGSWORTH and James VAUGHT were: Sarah O. and Parolee Eleanor VAUGHT.
Parolee Eleanor VAUGHT was born on June 7th, 1869 and died July 21st, 1941. She was the daughter of Caldonia KILLINGSWORTH and James VAUGHT. She married Joseph Thomas TEAGUE (see TEAGUE page) on October 1st, 1885. Joseph was the son of Lorenzo Dow TEAGUE and Dicie Jane RAGSDALE. (see RAGSDALE page) The children of Parolee VAUGHT and Joseph TEAGUE were: Infant Teague, Ada Caldonia, Lorenzo (Lo) Aldophis, Esther Drusilla, Ruie Alta, Lillian Aleta, Lenora Gladys, Leo Burl, Infant Teague (twin of Leo), Sarah Alice and Beulah Irene TEAGUE.
Beulah TEAGUE was born March 12th, 1896 and died March 11th, 1983 in Crawford County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Parolee VAUGHT and Joseph Thomas TEAGUE. She married Lewis E RICHARDSON on 8/28/1914 in Crawford County, Arkansas. Lewis was born on February 22nd, 1893 in Missouri and died July 30th, 1966 in Crawford County, Arkansas. According to a 1920 Federal Census, Lewis RICHARDSON'S parents are listed as being from Iowa. The children of Beulah TEAGUE and Lewis E RICHARDSON are: Zora, Mabel, Scott and Carl RICHARDSON.
LETTER WRITTEN BY JOHN WILEY KILLINGSWORTH
State of Arkansas. Crawford Co -1869
Dear Cousins, I now take the Present time of answering your letter of the 6th of Dec. This being the 17th of January. That we are all well at this time. Though we have had some bad luck two (too) Ethan dide (died) in March after he got home. Elisha dide (died) Apryl (April) after Ethan did (die) 1864 . I and James got home safe and sound and are doing very well at presant (present). Archibald Y Killingsworth is married he has one boy named Benjamin Franklin his wife is named Margaret Jane. I am married and I have one girl named Macy. Caldonia is married to James Vaught. She has one girl named Sarah. My wifes name is Eliza Jane. Mother has broke up house keeping and gives her respects to all and as to times we caint (can't) grumble. Pork is worth 6 cts lbs flour is worth 6 dollars per cwt. corn is worth 50 cts per bushel. Horses and cows sheep hogs is cheap. I want you all to move up hear (here) if you can for I like this country better than I do that. Cum (come) up Jerry and John and look at the Mountains. I was very sorry to hear of the death of your family to Eady and Angiline theair (there) is more pretty boys up hear (here) than ever you seed if you will say you will cum (come) I will speak a word for you before hand. Lt. Peters and his brother Elbert was kiled (killed) during the war and a great many more namley (namely) I would like to know that mans name just for amusement that told you whiir (where) to write. I would cum (come) down if it was so I could. I promist (promised) to cum (come) I hapinto (happen to) cum (come) first and I think you ort (ought) to cum (come) especially at this time. Two of James children dide (died) sense (since) he was theair (there) and has one more named Emily Caldonia. And so it is time I was cuming (coming) to a close you must write soon and so good by.
John W Killingsworth and James to all of the family
Source:DClagg
CYNTHIA LAWRENCE KILLINGSWORTH
Courtesy of D.Clagg
ARCHIBALD YELL KILLINGSWORTH
Son of John B and Cynthia Killingsworth
Courtesy of D.Clagg