William Richardson (1729-1771)

Historical marker for the Waxhaw Presbyterian Church. William Richardson served as its first pastor from 1759 to 1771.

William Richardson is buried at the Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, South Carolina.

William Richardson is buried at the Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, South Carolina.

The obverse of his tombstone notes the funds he bequeathed to purchase religious books for the poor.

The obverse of his tombstone notes the funds he bequeathed to purchase religious books for the poor.