Digging through Census Records and Richards Family papers, I am able to share 5 names and connect them to serving under the Richards Family while in residence at the Atsion Mansion.
1840 Federal Census
William Nelson (30) Colored
Margaret Okie (35) Colored
Catharine Green (20)
Benjamin Taylor (65) Colored
On March 15, 1828, Samuel Richards hired William Hensheer as the gardener for his estate at the Atsion Iron Works. Hensheer was paid $16/month ($526 in 2024)
1840 Federal Census
William Nelson (30) Colored
Margaret Okie (35) Colored
Catharine Green (20)
Benjamin Taylor (65) Colored
On March 15, 1828, Samuel Richards hired William Hensheer as the gardener for his estate at the Atsion Iron Works. Hensheer was paid $16/month ($526 in 2024)
