9-16-1783 Jefferson Co, KY. Richard received a 1000 acre land grantf or his participation in the Revolutionary War.
1790 Nelson Co, KY. The date of his arrival there is unknown but hes howed up for the first time on the county Tithables List "within theBo unds of Capt McDonals & Capt McFauls Companies." His tax bill was3 ti thes. Living nearby were James "McMachen" and the Berryfamilies....Wi lliam, Enoch, and George.
1791 He was not listed on the county's tithable list that year. Hisw hereabouts are unknown or maybe the tax commissioner just missedhim.
1793 Probably the same residence. His tax was based on 250 acres, 5h orses and 17 cattle. There were 2 males over 21 at his house.Nearby w as son John and another John next door who was more likelyJames.
1794 His estate had decreased some, paying taxes on 200 acres, 3horse s and 16 cattle. Apparently some of the children had moved inwith him b ecause there were then 2 males ages 16-21 there.
He was listed on the 1794 Tax Records.
