Who was Virginia Richardson?

Virginia Richardson (1869–1954) was born in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA and died in Mill Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Virginia Belle Richardson 1869–1954

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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 17 Mar 1869 · Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA

Died 3 Sep 1954 · Mill Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

Father Christopher Columbus Kit Richardson

Mother Amanda Melvina Samples Richardson

Siblings Albert Wade Richardson, Anna M Richardson, Bessie Alafair Richardson, Charles Lewis Richardson, Eliza Louisa J Richardson Horton, Emily Katherine Richardson, Louisa Jane Richardson, Mary Ann Richardson, Mary Rosaline Richardson Mcglothlin, Noah G Richardson, Saul Richardson, Simeon George Richardson, William Floyd Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Columbus Kit Richardson

Amanda Melvina Samples Richardson

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1869, Virginia Belle Richardson entered the world in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA, born to christopher columbus kit richardson and amanda melvina samples richardson. Virginia Belle Richardson passed away in 1954 in Mill Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States.

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1869

Birth of Virginia Belle Richardson in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA

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1954

Death of Virginia Belle Richardson in Mill Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Virginia Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA (1869) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Virginia Richardson (1869–1954) was born in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA and died in Mill Creek, Russell, Virginia, United States. 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 Virginia 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.
: 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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