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Matilda Ann Richardson 1837–1909

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 12 Mar 1837 · Ripley County, Indiana, USA

Died 09 Apr 1909 · 5 J. 5 South Blaine street,Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

Father Joshua Joseph Richardson

Mother Elizabeth Anne Shockley

Siblings Alfred B Richardson, Betsy A Richardson, Edward Dean Richardson, Edward John Richardson, Henry Clayton Richardson, Hettie Jane Richardson, John Riley Richardson, Laurence Harvey Clayton Richardson, Mary Ann Richardson, Milton Wallace Richardson, Robert Burns Richardson, Serena Levenia C Richardson, William C Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Joseph Richardson

Elizabeth Anne Shockley

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Matilda Ann Richardson began in 1837 in Ripley County, Indiana, USA. Matilda Ann Richardson passed away in 1909 in 5 J. 5 South Blaine street,Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA.

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1837

Birth of Matilda Ann Richardson in Ripley County, Indiana, USA

Birth

1909

Death of Matilda Ann Richardson in 5 J. 5 South Blaine street,Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Matilda Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Ripley County, Indiana, USA (1837) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Matilda Richardson (1837–1909) was born in Ripley County, Indiana, USA and died in 5 J. 5 South Blaine street,Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, 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 Matilda 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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