Who was Martha RICHARDSON?

Martha RICHARDSON (1896–1957) was born in San Rafael, Marin, CA and died in San Mateo, California. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON 1896–1957

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Jul 1896 · San Rafael, Marin, CA

Died 25 Apr 1957 · San Mateo, California

Father George Lynde Richardson

Mother Charlotte Augusta Jordan Smith

Spouse Gerald John Owens

Children Barbara Lucretia Owens, Elizabeth L Owens, Gerald John Owens Jr, Kenneth F Owens, Sarah J Owens

Siblings Charles Smith Richardson, Dorothy Lynde Richardson, Elizabeth Richardson, George Lynde Richardson, Phoebe Richardson, Ruth Richardson

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census California Death Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Lynde Richardson

Charlotte Augusta Jordan Smith

Spouse(s)

Gerald John Owens

Children

Barbara Lucretia Owens

Biography

The story of Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON began in 1896 in San Rafael, Marin, CA. In 1900, Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided in San Rafael City, Marin, California. In 1900, Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided in San Rafael, Marin, California. Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON married gerald john owens, and had children including barbara lucretia owens, elizabeth l owens, gerald john owens jr, kenneth f owens, sarah j owens. Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON passed away in 1957 in San Mateo, California.

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Death Records California Death Index

Life Timeline

1896

Birth of Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON in San Rafael, Marin, CA

Birth

1900

Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided here in San Rafael City, Marin, California

Residence

1900

Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided here in San Rafael, Marin, California

Residence

1910

Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided here in San Rafael, Marin, California

Residence

1920

Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided here in Menlo Park, San Mateo, California

Residence

1930

Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON resided here in Township 3, San Mateo, California

Residence

1957

Death of Martha Elizabeth RICHARDSON in San Mateo, California

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha RICHARDSON

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1271) to San Rafael, Marin, CA (1896) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha RICHARDSON (1896–1957) was born in San Rafael, Marin, CA and died in San Mateo, California. 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 Martha 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 20 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.
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