Who was Anna Richardson?

Anna Richardson (1858–1861) was born in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States and died in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Anna in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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Anna M Richardson 1858–1861

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Dec 1858 · Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

Died 24 Dec 1861 · Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

Father Christopher Kit Columbus Richardson

Mother Amanda Melvina Samples

Siblings Albert Wade Richardson, Charles Lewis Richardson, Eliza Richardson, Emily Katherine Richardson, Louisa Jane Richardson, Mary Ann Richardson, Mary Rosaline Richardson, Simeon George Richardson, Virginia Belle Richardson, William Floyd Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Kit Columbus Richardson

Amanda Melvina Samples

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Biography

Anna M Richardson was born in 1858 in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States, the child of christopher kit columbus richardson and amanda melvina samples. Anna M Richardson passed away in 1861 in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of Anna M Richardson in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

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1861

Death of Anna M Richardson in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Anna Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA (1858) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Anna Richardson (1858–1861) was born in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States and died in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Anna in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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