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Guy Alva Richards 1888–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 24 May 1948

Death Location: Santa Barbara, California

Father: Alva Richards

Mother: Cora Pearl

Spouse(s): Letty Richards

Children(s): Clarence Richards, Lester Richards, Dean Richards

In 1888, Guy Alva Richards entered the world in Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA, born to Alva Don Richards And Cora Pearl. In 1895, Guy Alva Richards resided in Highland, Greene, Iowa. In 1900, Guy Alva Richards resided in Dayton & Springdale Townships, Lincoln, South Dako. Guy Alva Richards married Letty Richards, and had children including Clarence S Richards, Dean Richards, Lester Richards. Guy Alva Richards passed away in 1948 in Santa Barbara, California.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Guy Alva Richards entered the world in Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA, born to Alva Don Richards And Cora Pearl.
  • In 1895, Guy Alva Richards resided in Highland, Greene, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Guy Alva Richards resided in Dayton & Springdale Townships, Lincoln, South Dako.
  • Guy Alva Richards married Letty Richards, and had children including Clarence S Richards, Dean Richards, Lester Richards.
  • Guy Alva Richards passed away in 1948 in Santa Barbara, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Guy Richards's Ancestors

Self
Guy Richards
1888–1948
Birth Place: Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA
Parents
Alva Don Richards
1860–1955
Iowa
Cora Pearl
1867–
Illinois
Grandparents
John (C) Pearl
1834–1893
Connecticut, USA
Elizabeth ("Lydia") POMEROY
1839–1915
Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Walter Pearl
1805–1875
Esther Carpenter
1809–1893
Alonzo POMEROY
1807–1866
Sarah Fowles
1813–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Carpenter
1779–
Esther Crandall
1784–
Richard POMEROY
1771–1860
Elizabeth POMEROY
1776–1806
Samuel Fowles
1765–1845
LYDIA HUTCHINS
1767–1853

Guy Richards's Descendants

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Guy (Alva) Richards (8 Apr 1888–24 May 1948) m. Letty Richards (abt 1889–)
  1. 1. Clarence (S) Richards 1909–1988
  2. 2. Lester Richards 1917–
  3. 3. Dean Richards 1922–

Guy Richards's Timeline

8 Records

1888
8 Apr 1888
Birth of Guy Alva Richards in Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA
Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 7
Guy Alva Richards resided here in Highland, Greene, Iowa
Highland, Greene, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 12
Guy Alva Richards resided here in Dayton & Springdale Townships, Lincoln, South Dakota
Dayton & Springdale Townships, Lincoln, South Dakota
1910
1910
Age 22
Guy Alva Richards resided here in Burke, Pipestone, Minnesota
Burke, Pipestone, Minnesota
1910
1910
Age 22
Guy Alva Richards resided here in Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota
1920
1920
Age 32
Guy Alva Richards resided here in Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota
Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota
1930
1930
Age 42
Guy Alva Richards resided here in Lemmon, Perkins, South Dakota
Lemmon, Perkins, South Dakota
1948
24 May 1948
Age 60
Death of Guy Alva Richards in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Churdan, Greene, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1724; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lemmon, Perkins, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Beadle County, South Dakota; Roll: 1877785; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] Iowa State Census, 1895
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springdale, Lincoln, South Dakota; Roll: T623_1551; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 221.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burke, Pipestone, Minnesota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Highland, Greene, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census, 1895

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dayton & Springdale Townships, Lincoln, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springdale, Lincoln, South Dakota; Roll: T623_1551; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 221.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Burke, Pipestone, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Burke, Pipestone, Minnesota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux Falls Ward 4, Minnehaha, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1724; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 184; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lemmon, Perkins, South Dakota
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lemmon, Perkins, South Dakota; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beadle
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beadle, South Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Beadle County, South Dakota; Roll: 1877785; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1948
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, California
    Record Source: California Death Index

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