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Phoebe Richardson 1908–1995

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 25 May 1908 · San Francisco, California

Died 14 Dec 1995 · Takoma Park, Montgomery, Maryland, United States of America

Father George Lynde Richardson

Mother Charlotte Augusta Jordan Smith

Spouse Thomas M Kelly Jr

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

Records

1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census California Birth Index, 1905-1995 U.S. Public Records Index U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Lynde Richardson

Charlotte Augusta Jordan Smith

Spouse(s)

Thomas M Kelly Jr

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1908, Phoebe Richardson entered the world in San Francisco, California, born to george lynde richardson and charlotte augusta jordan smith. In 1910, Phoebe Richardson resided in San Rafael, Marin, California. In 1920, Phoebe Richardson resided in Berkeley, Alameda, California. Phoebe Richardson married thomas m kelly jr. Phoebe Richardson passed away in 1995 in Takoma Park, Montgomery, Maryland, United States of America.

Sources

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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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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Birth Records California Birth Index, 1905-1995
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Record U.S. Public Records Index
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Marriage Records New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1908

Birth of Phoebe Richardson in San Francisco, California

Birth

1910

Phoebe Richardson resided here in San Rafael, Marin, California

Residence

1920

Phoebe Richardson resided here in Berkeley, Alameda, California

Residence

1930

Phoebe Richardson resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland

Residence

1935

Phoebe Richardson resided here in Silver Spring, MD

Residence

1940

Phoebe Richardson resided here in Montgomery, Maryland, United States

Residence

1985

Phoebe Richardson resided here in Takoma Park, MD

Residence

1995

Death of Phoebe Richardson in Takoma Park, Montgomery, Maryland, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phoebe Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1271) to San Francisco, California (1908) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Phoebe Richardson (1908–1995) was born in San Francisco, California and died in Takoma Park, Montgomery, Maryland, 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 Phoebe 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.
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