I am writing a manuscript of the life of Florida pioneer family of Francis Richard. He married Genevieve “Honorine” Bianne at their plantation in Haiti before immigrating to the US. They landed in Charleston, but later resettled in Spanish East Florida in 1797. He and his sons, Francis II, John Charles, and John B. became prominent land owners in Duval, St. Johns, Alachua, Bradford, and Clay Counties. There must be hundreds, if not more, Richard descendants in Florida.

I am searching for any descendants of this family who have pertinent information that should be included in a book about the family. I am interested in finding any documents that relate to the family prior to 1900 that have not been previously published – personal letters, deeds, wills, photos, etc.

Please contact me if you can help. Thank you!

Mark McDonough
easytoremember(at sign)verizon.net