YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benny Garl Richards 1901–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Sep 1901

Birth Location: West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Apr 1971

Death Location: Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA

Father: Creed Richards

Mother: Carrie Thomas

Spouse(s): Rosa Smith

Children(s): Hazel Richards, James Richards

The story of Benny Garl Richards began in 1901 in West Virginia, USA. In 1935, Benny Garl Richards resided in Lannius, Fannin, Texas, USA. In 1940, Benny Garl Richards resided in Justice Precinct 8, Fannin, Texas, USA. Benny Garl Richards married Rosa Jenetta Rosie Smith, and had children including Hazel Ruth Richards, James Earl Richards, Joe Harvey Richards. Benny Garl Richards passed away in 1971 in Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Benny Richards
BR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Benny Garl Richards began in 1901 in West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Benny Garl Richards resided in Lannius, Fannin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1940, Benny Garl Richards resided in Justice Precinct 8, Fannin, Texas, USA.
  • Benny Garl Richards married Rosa Jenetta Rosie Smith, and had children including Hazel Ruth Richards, James Earl Richards, Joe Harvey Richards.
  • Benny Garl Richards passed away in 1971 in Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benny Richards's Ancestors

Self
Benny Richards
1901–1971
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Parents
Creed Richards
1873–1945
Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Carrie (Emiline) Thomas
1873–1961
Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benny Richards's Descendants

1.
BR
Benny (Garl) Richards (07 Sep 1901–25 Apr 1971) m. Rosa (Jenetta "Rosie") Smith (21 Mar 1904–01 Aug 1997)
  1. 1. Hazel (Ruth) Richards 1933–1998 m. Carl (Arthur) Poynter 1923–1982
  2. 2. James (Earl) Richards 1936–1989

Benny Richards's Timeline

6 Records

1901
07 Sep 1901
Birth of Benny Garl Richards in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Benny Garl Richards resided here in Lannius, Fannin, Texas, USA
Lannius, Fannin, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 39
Benny Garl Richards resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Fannin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Fannin, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
Benny Garl Richards resided here in Fannin, Texas, USA
Fannin, Texas, USA
1971
23 Apr 1971
Age 70
Death of Benny Garl Richards in Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA
Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA
1971
25 Apr 1971
Age 70
Burial of Benny Garl Richards in Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA
Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Sep 1901
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 466-60-5103; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1955.
    [3] Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [5] Smith-Marshall.FTW
    [6] smith-martin.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lannius, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1971
    Event Place: Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 466-60-5103; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1955.
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] Smith-Marshall.FTW
    [4] smith-martin.FTW

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1971
    Event Place: Dodd City, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Smith-Marshall.FTW
    [2] smith-martin.FTW

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE