Richardson, John, Durham, cm (1740–93). Recorded at NewHelvit in 1749 and at Ferryhill, 1756–62. Children bapt. at St Oswald's parish, 1740–48. Took apps named Peacock in 1743, Craggs in 1755, Gainford in 1756, Guderick in 1760 and Gainford in 1762. Report in General Advertiser, 17 April 1749, stated that he took Richard Taylor as app. under the Sons of the Clergy scheme for a premium of £10. On 2 February 1760 he was paid £7 10s for ‘two Mohogany Dressing Tables sent to Gibside’ for Mrs Bowes. [D; PR (bapt.); S of G, app. index; Durham RO, Strathmore MS, D/St/V 1488–90; V993]