Individual Details
Sir Richard WILLIAMSON
(1593 - 9 Aug 1659)
Biography
Richard is said to be the ancestor of all the Virginia Williamsons.
He first came to Virginia in 1638 but returned to England shortly thereafter. In 1641, Richard returned to Virginia for good. His passage was paid for by Ambrose Bennet.
Settling in Isle of Wright County, Richard soon began acquiring property. He named the family home "Cobham Hall." That land was thought to have been purchased in 1641.
There is confusion over Richard Williamson's wife. He was married twice --- to Margaret Brown and Margaret Sherwood.
Children: Richard Williamson, Jr., James Williamson, William Williamson, John Williamson, Henry Williamson, Robert M. Williamson, I, Thomas Williamson, Sarah Williamson
Richard is said to be the ancestor of all the Virginia Williamsons.
He first came to Virginia in 1638 but returned to England shortly thereafter. In 1641, Richard returned to Virginia for good. His passage was paid for by Ambrose Bennet.
Settling in Isle of Wright County, Richard soon began acquiring property. He named the family home "Cobham Hall." That land was thought to have been purchased in 1641.
There is confusion over Richard Williamson's wife. He was married twice --- to Margaret Brown and Margaret Sherwood.
Children: Richard Williamson, Jr., James Williamson, William Williamson, John Williamson, Henry Williamson, Robert M. Williamson, I, Thomas Williamson, Sarah Williamson
Events
| Birth | 1593 | London, Middlesex, England | |||
| Marriage | 1618 | Isle, Surry, Virginia, British America - Lady Margaret SHERWOOD | |||
| Death | 9 Aug 1659 | Isle of Wright, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial American |
Families
| Spouse | Lady Margaret SHERWOOD (1593 - 1670) |
| Child | Dr. James WILLIAMSON (1626 - 1662) |
| Father | Robert Thomas WILLIAMSON (1563 - 1610) |
| Mother | Lady Anne ALLEN (1566 - 1620) |