Annie Richardson Vining the Daughter of Thomas and Amanda Breland Richardson

Annie Richardson Vining
Photo Courtesy: Antoinette Harrell

Annie Richardson Vining was the daughter of Thomas Richardson and Amanda Breland Richardson. Annie was the oldest child of five children born to their union; Thomas, John, Golean, and Sophia. Annie was born in 1881 in St. Helena Parish, and she died on March 25, 1965.

Annie was married to Peter Ben Vining. They were the parents of; Carrie, Laura, John, Leon, and Luella Vining. Many years ago, I interviewed Cousin Louella in New Orleans, Louisiana, about her family tree. She told me that her mother Annie was accidentally shot his sister Annie and she died from what they called "lockjaw," which is basis tetanus infection.

Afterward, John moved to Philadelphia, and the family didn't travel down south. The accident was too much for him to handle. Cousin Louella lived with her grandparents Thomas and Amanda in St. Helena Parish. 

This is the branch Belinda Vining Trepagnier descend from. Annie's daughter Carrie married Melton Carter.  Her daughter Laura married George Rudison and her daughter Louella married George "Gainey" Franklin from St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. I enjoyed talking with Cousin Louella. She was a very sweet lady who found joy in crocheting. She was an amputee but didn't let that stop her from doing what she enjoyed. She as always surrounding by lots of family. Her daughter Betty Robins and her grandchildren took care of her until she passed away. She is buried in Rocky Hill Cemetery in Rocky Hill. Rocky Hill is located in St. Helena Parish.