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cont'd base line farm to his father-in-law's home and started an insurance and actuarial business in Pickering Village in 1880. The two sisters cared for their mother until her death and the three Richardson children were brought up in the home which had belonged to their grandparents. Walter, the oldest son was of an ambitious nature. He started his business career working in Dunbar's store (corner of Church St. and Kingston Rd.) then, later went to Philadelphia and after a humble beginning in Wannamaker's store became vice-president. He married a girl from a very wealthy family and received a million dollars for a wedding present. James, the second son also went into business, in Pickering and later Georgetown. The youngest child Elizabeth, (Lizzie) lived from the age of two in the home built by her grandfather. She was a student in Pickering College and was the last birthright member of the Conservative Branch of the Society of Friends to have lived all her life in Pickering and remain true to her faith. Harold Richardson, eldest son of James returned to Pickering and purchased his father's former grocery store in 1947, from Mr. Ross Murison. When the Independent Grocer's Association formed, in 1951, Harold joined them. In 1956, he moved into the new I.G.A. building which was erected on the location of the former Methodist Church, 54 Kingston Road W. In June, 1969 he sold out to Mr. David Genge , who is now operating the business. At that time Harold retired. Kenneth Richardson, a son of Harold distinguished himself as an Honour student in Rhode Island School of Design, in 1973. In the same year he won an award in the Student Design Competition in conjunction with the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair, Louisville, Kentucky. 1. Front Entrance 2. East View 3. West View of Back Kitchen