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Jessie Bell Richards 1885–1956

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Jessie Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 APR 1885 · Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Died 28 JUN 1956 · Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Spouse Albert Poad (1885–1943)
Children , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Jessie Richards 1885–1956

and 2 more tree owners connected with Jessie Richards 1885–1956

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Albert Poad
Children

Biography

In 1885, Jessie Bell Richards entered the world in Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. Jessie Bell Richards married albert edward campbell poad, and had children including albert bert john richards poad, alma noelle poad, charles owen poad, enid jessie poad, joyce olive poad, ruby bell poad. Jessie Bell Richards passed away in 1956 in Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.

Sources

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    Record BillionGraves

  2. 2
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record Geni World Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record New Zealand, Index of Burials, 1840-2008

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Jessie Bell Richards in Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Birth
1956
Death of Jessie Bell Richards in Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Death
1956
Burial of Jessie Bell Richards in Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui, Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jessie Richards

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jessie Richards (1885–1956) was born in Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand and died in Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand. 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 Jessie 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 1 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jessie Richards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jessie Bell Richards PTP
1885–1956
Wanganui, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Jessie Richards's Descendants

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Jessie Bell Richards PTP 1885–1956 m. Albert Edward Campbell Poad PTP 1885–1943