According to West Virginia Service Commission documents on file at the West Virginia Archives and History Library, Mr. Richmond served as a Private in the 184 Virginia Militia (Union) during the Civil War. His declared term of service was from December 20, 1861 to May 20, 1863.
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John A. Richmond was a man of excellent nature sense and ability, and was man of fine personal appearance. His opportunities for education were limited, but he was a successful business man throughout his career. He was one of the first postmasters appointed in that part of the country. He was appointed postmaster in April, 1856, by President Buchanan, the name of the post office at that time being Richmond's Falls, afterwards changed to New Richmond in 1871. He retained the office of postmaster without change until his death on March 1, 1901, at the age of sixty-eight years. His widow, Mrs. P.S. Richmond, succeeded him as postmistress.
His business included a general merchandise business, from 1870 until his death, and the business was continued by his widow until 1905, when her two sons, John W. and Fred, succeeded.
John A. Richmond was a man of strong personality, very true to his friends, and for his enemies he had no use. He was noted for his frankness, and was without deceit. If he disliked a person, that person was sure to know it, and he desired no transactions with him. If he was friend, he was kind and considerate, although sometimes his manner was rough and uncouth to those he liked best. He adopted that method of showing his friendship.
He left surviving him eight children: John W., Samuel A., Enfield, Fred, Dr. B.B. Richmond, Leona, Martha, Kitty.
History of Summers County West Virginia (1908) James Miller.
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According to West Virginia Service Commission documents on file at the West Virginia Archives and History Library, Mr. Richmond served as a Private in the 184 Virginia Militia (Union) during the Civil War. His declared term of service was from December 20, 1861 to May 20, 1863.
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John A. Richmond was a man of excellent nature sense and ability, and was man of fine personal appearance. His opportunities for education were limited, but he was a successful business man throughout his career. He was one of the first postmasters appointed in that part of the country. He was appointed postmaster in April, 1856, by President Buchanan, the name of the post office at that time being Richmond's Falls, afterwards changed to New Richmond in 1871. He retained the office of postmaster without change until his death on March 1, 1901, at the age of sixty-eight years. His widow, Mrs. P.S. Richmond, succeeded him as postmistress.
His business included a general merchandise business, from 1870 until his death, and the business was continued by his widow until 1905, when her two sons, John W. and Fred, succeeded.
John A. Richmond was a man of strong personality, very true to his friends, and for his enemies he had no use. He was noted for his frankness, and was without deceit. If he disliked a person, that person was sure to know it, and he desired no transactions with him. If he was friend, he was kind and considerate, although sometimes his manner was rough and uncouth to those he liked best. He adopted that method of showing his friendship.
He left surviving him eight children: John W., Samuel A., Enfield, Fred, Dr. B.B. Richmond, Leona, Martha, Kitty.
History of Summers County West Virginia (1908) James Miller.
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Emails are welcomed from those with information to confirm, correct, or to enhance this memorial.
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Family Members
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Marshall Harvey Richman
1820–1899
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William Caperton "Squire Bill" Richmond
1823–1897
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Hugh C. Richmond
1825–1868
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Belinda Richmond Bragg
1828–1899
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Samuel Lewis Richmond
1830–1904
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James Harrison Richmond
1833–1909
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Mary "Polly" Richmond Gwinn
1836–1899
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Sarah A. "Sally" Richmond Bragg
1838–1896
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Allen Taylor Caperton Richmond
1843–1920
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Henry Alexander "Tuck" Richmond
1845–1930
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Elizabeth Jane "Bettie" Richmond Meadows
1848–1933
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Sarah Catherine "Kittie" Richmond Wilson
1858–1897
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Lanie Richmond
1861–1909
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Ida F Richmond Callaham
1861–1945
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Martha Elizabeth Richmond Nutty
1863–1928
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Henry Enfield Richmond
1865–1925
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John William Richmond
1867–1942
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Samuel C. Richmond
1869–1918
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Dora A Richmond Harwood
1874–1938
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Dr Beuhlar Bonbright Richmond
1876–1940
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Leona Richmond Miller
1878–1955
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Norma Green Richmond
1880–1901
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Dr Fred Saul Richmond
1883–1945
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