Who was William Richardson?

William Richardson (1854–1943) was born in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA and died in Eby, Carter, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Floyd Richardson 1854–1943

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

Born 4 Aug 1854 · Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA

Died 17 May 1943 · Eby, Carter, Kentucky, USA

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, Virginia Belle Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Christopher Columbus Kit Richardson

Amanda Melvina Samples Richardson

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Children

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Biography

William Floyd Richardson was born in 1854 in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA, the child of christopher columbus kit richardson and amanda melvina samples richardson. William Floyd Richardson passed away in 1943 in Eby, Carter, Kentucky, USA.

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1854

Birth of William Floyd Richardson in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA

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1943

Death of William Floyd Richardson in Eby, Carter, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA (1854) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Richardson (1854–1943) was born in Swords Creek, Russell, Virginia, USA and died in Eby, Carter, Kentucky, 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 William 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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