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Bessie Richards 1871 – 1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 February 1871

Birth Location: Wheal Hope Gwinear England

Death Date: 1 June 1950

Death Location: Puente Los Angeles California USA

Father: William Shadford

Mother: Ruth Thomas

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In 1871, Bessie Richards entered the world in Wheal Hope Gwinear England, born to William Shadford and Ruth Thomas. Bessie Richards died in 1950 in Puente Los Angeles California USA.

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William Shadford
1825 – 1895
Birth Location: Madron Penzance England
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Ruth Thomas
1830 – 1909
Birth Location: Boswednack Zennor England
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 14 February 1871
    Event Place: Wheal Hope Gwinear England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1 June 1950
    Event Place: Puente Los Angeles California USA
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