In 1742, Richard acquired 200 acres of Spotsylvania Co land from Philip Sanders (DB D, p 159, Spotsylvania Co Records). Richard qualified as Executor of his brother John’s Will and was appointed Guardian of John’s son, Samuel. (WB D, p 47, Spotsylvania Co Records) Richard was a member of the Vestry of Berkley Parish 17-May-1770 (OB 1768-74, p 98, Spotsylvania Co Records). In 1754, he bought 100 acres of Spotsylvania Co land on the Pamunkey River.