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Jeptha Joseph Richards 1819–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sept 1819

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Mar 1880

Death Location: Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA

Father: William Richards

Mother: Dysey Cobb

Spouse(s): Helen Henry

Children(s): William Richards, Helen Richards

In 1819, Jeptha Joseph Richards entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to William Richards And Dysey Cobb. In 1850, Jeptha Joseph Richards resided in District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Jeptha Joseph Richards resided in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA. Jeptha Joseph Richards married Helen Henry, and had children including Helen Estelle Richards, William Richards. Jeptha Joseph Richards passed away in 1880 in Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Jeptha Joseph Richards entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to William Richards And Dysey Cobb.
  • In 1850, Jeptha Joseph Richards resided in District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Jeptha Joseph Richards resided in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA.
  • Jeptha Joseph Richards married Helen Henry, and had children including Helen Estelle Richards, William Richards.
  • Jeptha Joseph Richards passed away in 1880 in Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Richards
1786–1866
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Dysey Cobb
1788–1855
Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
DC

Spouses(s)

Helen Henry
1824–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
HH

Children(s)

William Richards
1845–
Birth Location: Mississippi
WR
Helen Richards
1849–1886
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Jeptha Richards's Ancestors

Self
Jeptha Richards
1819–1880
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Richards
1786–1866
North Carolina, United States
Dysey Cobb
1788–1855
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Ambrose) Cobb
1765–1833
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) Abernathy
1765–1833
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jeptha Richards's Descendants

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Jeptha (Joseph) Richards (14 Sept 1819–Mar 1880) m. Helen Henry (abt 1824–)
  1. 1. William Richards 1845–
  2. 2. Helen (Estelle) Richards 1849–1886 m. Joseph (C) Thornley 1847–1886
    1. 1. Otis Thornley 1867–1937
    2. 2. Clovis Thornley 1873–1926
    3. 3. Claude Thornley 1875–
    4. 4. Maude Thornley 1878–
    5. 5. Ovie Thornley 1880–
    6. 6. Willis (Otha) Thornley 1871–1951 m. Mary (Nancy) Owings 1872–1966
      1. 1. Offie (Lucille) Thornley 1904–1997 m. Charlie (Lee) Norris 1903–1962
        1. 1. Frances (O B) Norris 1925–2007 m. Cecil (Roane) Hall 1921–2000
        2. 2. Charles (Willis Norris) Sr 1926–1974 m. Gloria (Jean) Mallgren 1926–2002
        3. 3. James (Robert Norris) Sr 1932– m. Ruth (Patsy) Bilderback 1932–2019
        4. 4. Virgil (Lee) Norris 1934–2023
      2. 2. Bonnie (Marie) Thornley 1909–1977 m. Herman (Selma) Corkran 1900–1972
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Corkran 1932–2020 m. Harold (Carter) Smith 1924–2004
        2. 2. Martha (Nell) Corkran 1933–2017
      3. 3. Opal (Belle) Thornley 1897–1980 m. Robert (Lee) Sandlin 1896–1947 m. Boone Magers 1895–
        1. 1. Jackie (Thornley) Sandlin 1934–1986
        2. 2. Estelle Sandlin 1916–2000 m. Thomas (Halbert) McNeil 1911–1987
        3. 3. James (Harran) Sandlin 1920–2001 m. Bertha (Frances) Eudaley 1919–2010
        4. 4. Margaret (Syble) Sandlin 1918–1918
        5. 5. Mary (Rachel) Sandlin 1914–1999 m. Sisco (Knox) Phyfer 1900–1992
        6. 6. Betty (Jane) Sandlin 1931–1935
        7. 7. Cecil (Leroy) Sandlin 1922–1993 m. Mary (Edith) Putt 1930–2016
        8. 8. Robert (Harold Sandlin) Sr 1927–1999 m. Helen (Earldine) Bacon 1925–1999
      4. 4. James (Samuel) Thornley 1901–1994 m. Lois Johnson 1904–1997
      5. 5. Claud (Markus) Thornley 1895–1950 m. Mertie (Ann) King 1904–1992
        1. 1. Helen (Jewell) Thornley 1928–2004 m. James (Allen) West 1926–1989
        2. 2. LaVale (Mary) Thornley 1924–2012 m. Nicholas (Anthony) Bahles 1927–2000
      6. 6. Littie (Frances) Thornley 1906–2000 m. John (Moman) Hall 1898–1992
      7. 7. Clara (Ellison) Thornley 1893–1969 m. Robert (E) Riley 1890–1957
        1. 1. Dorothy Riley 1926–2020 m. Clifton (Loy) Harwood 1926–1992
        2. 2. Robert (Eugene Riley) Jr. 1930– m. Syble (Ann) Gilchrist 1930–1997 m. Dorothy (Louise) Benton 1926–2014
        3. 3. Mildred (Burr) Riley 1921–1999 m. Garvin (Chaffin) Cunningham 1918–1998
        4. 4. Barbara (Ann) Riley 1933–2011 m. William (Le Roy) Sigafoos 1933–2002
        5. 5. Aubrey (H) Riley 1910–1985 m. Elizabeth Tanner 1912–1996
        6. 6. Mary (Sue) Riley 1917–2011 m. James (Marvin) Hunter 1911–1962
        7. 7. Horace (Ray) Riley 1914–1916
      8. 8. Margaret (Lorette) Thornley 1899–1979 m. William (Dewey) Morris 1899–1975
        1. 1. Charles (Allen) Morris 1920–1971 m. Vadis (Eleanor) Boren 1919–1996
        2. 2. Sarah (Clytee) Morris 1924–2006 m. Bryce Prestage 1923–1992
        3. 3. Wilma (Jeannine) Morris 1929–1995 m. Hugh (Wilburn Coker) Sr. 1919–2006
      9. 9. Infant (Son) Thornley 1914–1914
      10. 10. Zera (Avanel) Thornley 1911–1995 m. Robert (Ashley "Buster") Shaver 1910–1986
        1. 1. Nancy (Sue) Shaver 1936–2023 m. William (Thomas) Brown 1928–2005

Jeptha Richards's Timeline

5 Records

1819
14 Sept 1819
Birth of Jeptha Joseph Richards in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Jeptha Joseph Richards resided here in District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Jeptha Joseph Richards resided here in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Jeptha Joseph Richards resided here in District 5, Lee, Mississippi, USA
District 5, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1880
Mar 1880
Age 61
Death of Jeptha Joseph Richards in Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA
Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sept 1819
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 548A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_583; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 80
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: 373; Page: 305b
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 6, Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: 373; Page: 305b
    [3] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, U.S., State and Territorial Census Collection, 1792-1866, Heritage Quest; Mississippi State and Territorial Censuses, 1792-1866; Series: Microfilm V229; Roll: 2
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_583; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 80
    [3] Mississippi, U.S., State Archives, Various Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_736; Page: 548A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1880
    Event Place: Itawamba County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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