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Dona Melvina Richardson 1884–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1884

Birth Location: Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Dec 1975

Death Location: Marion, Oregon, USA

Father: George Richardson

Mother: Nancy Elizabeth

Spouse(s): William Wilson, Merton Lee

Children(s): Dessa Lee, Amanda Lee

In 1884, Dona Melvina Richardson entered the world in Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA, born to George Washington Richardson And Nancy Elizabeth. In 1930, Dona Melvina Richardson resided in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington. In 1935, Dona Melvina Richardson resided in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United Stat. Dona Melvina Richardson married Merton Stephon Lee, William F Wilson, and had children including Amanda Lee, Dessa Lee. Dona Melvina Richardson passed away in 1975 in Marion, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Dona Melvina Richardson entered the world in Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA, born to George Washington Richardson And Nancy Elizabeth.
  • In 1930, Dona Melvina Richardson resided in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington.
  • In 1935, Dona Melvina Richardson resided in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United Stat.
  • Dona Melvina Richardson married Merton Stephon Lee, William F Wilson, and had children including Amanda Lee, Dessa Lee.
  • Dona Melvina Richardson passed away in 1975 in Marion, Oregon, USA.

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Dona Richardson's Ancestors

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Dona Richardson
1884–1975
Birth Place: Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Parents
George Washington Richardson
1855–1934
Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Nancy Elizabeth
1861–1941
Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dona Richardson's Descendants

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Dona (Melvina) Richardson (9 Sep 1884–12 Dec 1975) m. William (F) Wilson (abt 1866–) m. Merton (Stephon) Lee (20 Oct 1876–Feb 1964)
  1. 1. Dessa Lee 1904–1992 m. John (B) Bender –1968
  2. 2. Amanda Lee 1905–1996 m. George (Harold) Anderson 1893–1959 m. Earl (Peter) Irwin 1902–1987
    1. 1. Donna (May) Anderson 1930–2007

Dona Richardson's Timeline

5 Records

1884
9 Sep 1884
Birth of Dona Melvina Richardson in Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Dona Melvina Richardson resided here in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington
Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington
1935
1935
Age 51
Dona Melvina Richardson resided here in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United States
Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Dona Melvina Richardson resided here in Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United States
Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United States
1975
12 Dec 1975
Age 91
Death of Dona Melvina Richardson in Marion, Oregon, USA
Marion, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1884
    Event Place: Bacchus, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wishram, Klickitat, Washington; Roll: T627_4349; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-36
    [2] Oregon Death Index, 1903-98
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wishram, Klickitat, Washington; Roll: 2489; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 585.0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wishram, Klickitat, Washington; Roll: 2489; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 585.0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wishram, Klickitat, Washington; Roll: T627_4349; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-36

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wishram, Klickitat County, Washington, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wishram, Klickitat, Washington; Roll: T627_4349; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20-36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1975
    Event Place: Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon Death Index, 1903-98

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