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George Richards 1879 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1879

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: Feb 1941

Death Location: Indiana

Father: Columbus Richards

Mother: Rebecca Lester

Spouse(s): Cora Platt

Children(s): Edna Richards, Riley Richards

In 1879, George Richards entered the world in Indiana, born to Columbus W Richards and Rebecca Jane Lester. In 1880, George Richards resided in Jackson, Brown, Indiana. In 1900, George Richards resided in Jackson, Brown, Indiana. George Richards married Cora Jane Platt, and had children including Edna Ella Richards, Riley Judson Richards. George Richards passed away in 1941 in Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1879, George Richards entered the world in Indiana, born to Columbus W Richards and Rebecca Jane Lester.
  • In 1880, George Richards resided in Jackson, Brown, Indiana.
  • In 1900, George Richards resided in Jackson, Brown, Indiana.
  • George Richards married Cora Jane Platt, and had children including Edna Ella Richards, Riley Judson Richards.
  • George Richards passed away in 1941 in Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Columbus Richards
1837 –
Birth Location: Indiana
CR
Rebecca Lester
1839 – 1898
Birth Location: Shelby Co, Indiana, USA
RL

Spouses(s)

Cora Platt
1878 – 1919
Birth Location: Brown County, Indiana
CP

Children(s)

Edna Richards
1907 – 1978
Birth Location: Indiana
ER
Riley Richards
1910 – 1963
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
RR

George Richards's Ancestors

Self
George Richards
1879 – 1941
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Columbus W Richards
1837 –
Indiana
Rebecca (Jane) Lester
1839 – 1898
Shelby Co, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Richards's Descendants

1.
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George Richards (8 Apr 1879 – Feb 1941) m. Cora (Jane) Platt (31 Jan 1878 – 26 Sep 1919)
  1. 1. Edna (Ella) Richards (9 Jan 1907 – 20 Nov 1978) m. Thomas (L) Huff (21 Jan 1890 – 18 Dec 1987) m. Roy (Rebb) McCoy (27 Jun 1903 – 17 Jan 1996)
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) McCoy (9 Mar 1925 – 29 Jul 1995) m. George (Densel) Weese (22 Feb 1923 – 31 Aug 1979)
      1. 1. Nancy (Joann) Weese
      2. 2. Diana (Lee) Weese
      3. 3. Bonnie (Jo) Weese
      4. 4. Ronald (Lynn) Weese
    2. 2. Ronald (Gene) McCoy (18 Dec 1927 – 13 Apr 2000) m. Nancy
  2. 2. Riley (Judson) Richards (27 Aug 1910 – Nov 1963) m. Helen (E) Danforth (19 Sep 1915 – 18 Jun 1999)
    1. 1. Jack (Leon) Richards (15 Dec 1930 – 28 Sep 1991) m. Dorothy (M) Dugan (13 May 1932 – 30 May 2000)
      1. 1. Riley (Arthur) Richards (Feb 1952 – ) m. Marica (Nan) Hydu (abt 1949 – )
      2. 2. Randy (Lee) Richards (7 Jul 1953 – 15 Jan 1999) m. Cathy (G) Huntzinger (abt 1953 – 18 Jan 1999)
        1. 1. Sherry Richards
        2. 2. Jessie Richards
        3. 3. Brad Richards
        4. 4. Dugan Richards
      3. 3. Jack (A) Richards
    2. 2. Phyllis (Marie) Richards (26 Nov 1931 – 19 Aug 1993) m. Gene (Troy) King (7 Feb 1929 – 31 Mar 1993) m. Leonard (M) Young (7 Jul 1927 – 4 Oct 1980)
      1. 1. Donnita (K) Young (22 Aug 1949 – ) m. John Nugent m. Charles (G) Griffo
        1. 1. Tammy (Dawn) Griffo (abt 1970 – ) m. Thomas Marlawl
      2. 2. Sarah (Jean) Young (abt 1959 – ) m. Donalo (G) Hickman (abt 1957 – )
      3. 3. Linda (M) Young (28 Dec 1960 – ) m. Timothy (W) Harper (abt 1962 – )
      4. 4. Carolyn (Ann) Young (11 Mar 1962 – )
      5. 5. Jenny (Lynn) Young (2 Sep 1964 – ) m. Richard Gist m. Stephen (L) Blair
    3. 3. Doris (June) Richards (21 Jun 1934 – 29 Oct 1995) m. Robert (O) Litton (23 Apr 1926 – 15 Oct 2007) m. McDaniels
      1. 1. Hank (D) Litton
      2. 2. Thomas (A) Litton
      3. 3. Robert (Steve) Litton
      4. 4. Tammy (L) Litton
      5. 5. Evelyn (L) Litton
      6. 6. Doris (M) Litton

George Richards's Timeline

9 Records

1879
8 Apr 1879
Birth of George Richards in Indiana
Indiana
1880
1880
Age 1
George Richards resided here in Jackson, Brown, Indiana
Jackson, Brown, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 21
George Richards resided here in Jackson, Brown, Indiana
Jackson, Brown, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 31
George Richards resided here in Indianapolis Ward 5, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis Ward 5, Marion, Indiana
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
George Richards resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 41
George Richards resided here in Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 51
George Richards resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 61
George Richards resided here in Jackson, Brown, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Brown, Indiana, USA
1941
Feb 1941
Age 62
Death of George Richards in Indiana
Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01028; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7-2
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 87
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0310; FHL microfilm: 2340342
    [4] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Marion
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Roll: 267; Page: 314C; Enumeration District: 017
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240361
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 5, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_367; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374380

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Roll: 267; Page: 314C; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240361

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 5, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 5, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_367; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374380

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Marion

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_452; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 87

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0310; FHL microfilm: 2340342

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01028; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7-2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1941
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Indianapolis Star - 15 Feb 1941 - Page 19, Obituary for George RICHARDS (Aged 61) 15 Feb 1941

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Brown, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01028; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7-2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1941
    Event Place: Indiana
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