John Mead Richardson 1918–1996
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Richardson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Richardson 1918–1996
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Mead Richardson was born in 1918 in San Francisco, California, the child of charles smith richardson and virginia richmond. In 1920, John Mead Richardson resided in San Francisco Assembly District 30, San Francisco,. In 1930, John Mead Richardson resided in Ross, Marin, California. John Mead Richardson passed away in 1996 in Malibu, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
Sources
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1Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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4Birth Records California Birth Index, 1905-1995
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5Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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6Death Records California Death Index
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7Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Richardson
This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1271) to San Francisco, California (1918) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Richardson (1918–1996) was born in San Francisco, California and died in Malibu, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 21 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.
John Richardson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record