Who was John Richardson?

John Richardson (1861–1918) was born in Logan, Peoria, Illinois, USA and died in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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John Allen Richardson 1861–1918

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1861 · Logan, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Died 23 Aug 1918 · McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA

Father James Turley Richardson

Mother Nancy Parr

Siblings Angelina Richardson, Baby Richardson, Caroline Richardson, Edith Lucy Richardson, Henry G Richardson, Margaret A Richardson, Myrtle Belle Richardson, Nancy L Richardson, Sarah Alice Richardson

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Researchers connected through John Richardson 1861–1918

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Turley Richardson

Nancy Parr

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Allen Richardson began in 1861 in Logan, Peoria, Illinois, USA. John Allen Richardson passed away in 1918 in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA.

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1861

Birth of John Allen Richardson in Logan, Peoria, Illinois, USA

Birth

1918

Death of John Allen Richardson in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Logan, Peoria, Illinois, USA (1861) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Richardson (1861–1918) was born in Logan, Peoria, Illinois, USA and died in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
: 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.