Individual Details
Richard Wylly Habersham Jr.
(Abt 1812 - 28 Nov 1889)
Was an artist. (fact sheet from JTC) He painted the portrait of John Raven Mathewes which appears in the Colonial Dames Publication, "South Carolina Portraits". This was done about 1850. This is the same portrait that is presently in possession of David Andrew Mathewes II, and some of us have small photo copies.(Betty Brenner, Jean Ann Lemon, and John Ault III as far as I know). According to David, Sr. there are bullet holes in the portrait.
Copy of advertisement pasted in Journal book."Wanted immediate;y. a competent Miller and Engineer, to take charge of a steam Rice Mill in Savannah. One well recommended will hear of a situation on application to the subscriber, informing him when and on what terms they will undertake the duties_Richard Habersham.
Copy of advertisement pasted in Journal book."Wanted immediate;y. a competent Miller and Engineer, to take charge of a steam Rice Mill in Savannah. One well recommended will hear of a situation on application to the subscriber, informing him when and on what terms they will undertake the duties_Richard Habersham.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1812 |  | |||
| Marriage | 23 Jun 1836 | Martha Jenkins Mathewes | | ||
| Death | 28 Nov 1889 |
Families
| Spouse | Martha Jenkins Mathewes (1818 - 1883) |
| Child | Essie Habersham ( - ) |
Endnotes
1. Jean Ann Lemon, "Descendants of Anthony Mathewes," complied records from
2. Jean Ann Lemon, "Descendants of Anthony Mathewes," complied records from