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Laura Richardson 1881–1980

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

Born 30 NOV 1881 · Johnson Co Texas USA

Died 25 OCT 1980 · Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father John Joshua Richardson

Mother Roxana Ruffina Bays

Siblings Bertie Mae Richardson, George W Richardson, John Edward Richardson, Lenora Ann Richardson, Lenora Richardson Miller, Lula Richardson, Octavia Richardson, Thomas Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Joshua Richardson

Roxana Ruffina Bays

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1881, Laura Richardson entered the world in Johnson Co Texas USA, born to john joshua richardson and roxana ruffina bays. Laura Richardson passed away in 1980 in Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1881

Birth of Laura Richardson in Johnson Co Texas USA

Birth

1980

Death of Laura Richardson in Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Laura Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Fulton, Arkansas, USA (1838) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Laura Richardson (1881–1980) was born in Johnson Co Texas USA and died in Shawnee, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Laura 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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