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Marcus McDonald Richardson 1851–1941

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

Born 12 Aug 1851 · Pike County, Indiana, USA

Died 27 Oct 1941 · Reeds Spring, Stone, Missouri, United States of America

Father George Wesley Richardson

Mother Joannah Joan Heardin

Siblings Abison Richardson, Christina M Richardson, David L Richardson, Emily Richardson, John Richardson, Nancyisabel A J Richardson, Rachael Elizabeth Richardson, Thomas Douglas Richardson, Thomas P Richardson, Union F Richardson, William Wesley Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Wesley Richardson

Joannah Joan Heardin

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1851, Marcus McDonald Richardson entered the world in Pike County, Indiana, USA, born to george wesley richardson and joannah joan heardin. Marcus McDonald Richardson passed away in 1941 in Reeds Spring, Stone, Missouri, United States of America.

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1851

Birth of Marcus McDonald Richardson in Pike County, Indiana, USA

Birth

1941

Death of Marcus McDonald Richardson in Reeds Spring, Stone, Missouri, United States of America

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Marcus Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Pike County, Indiana, USA (1851) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Marcus Richardson (1851–1941) was born in Pike County, Indiana, USA and died in Reeds Spring, Stone, Missouri, 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 Marcus 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.
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