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Kenneth Joe RICHARDS 1920–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Sep 1920

Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1985

Death Location: West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA

Father: Franklin RICHARDS

Mother: Blanche BEMAN

Spouse(s): Marie GRUENING

Children(s): Kenneth RICHARDS

In 1920, Kenneth Joe RICHARDS entered the world in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA, born to Franklin Lee Richards And Blanche Marie Beman. In 1925, Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided in Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA. Kenneth Joe RICHARDS married Marie N Gruening, and had children including Kenneth Marion Richards. Kenneth Joe RICHARDS passed away in 1985 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Kenneth Joe RICHARDS entered the world in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA, born to Franklin Lee Richards And Blanche Marie Beman.
  • In 1925, Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided in Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA.
  • Kenneth Joe RICHARDS married Marie N Gruening, and had children including Kenneth Marion Richards.
  • Kenneth Joe RICHARDS passed away in 1985 in West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Franklin RICHARDS
1888–1966
Birth Location: Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States
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Blanche BEMAN
1902–1948
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
BB

Spouses(s)

Marie GRUENING
1920–1994
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Children(s)

Kenneth RICHARDS
1951–1992
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Kenneth RICHARDS's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth RICHARDS
1920–1985
Birth Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Parents
Franklin Lee RICHARDS
1888–1966
Spencer, Clay, Iowa, United States
Blanche (Marie) BEMAN
1902–1948
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Joseph BEMAN
1853–
Illinois
Nancy Connett
1859–1929
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
JOHN **
1833–1908
MARGARET **
1831–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ABRAHAM **
1812–1861
NANCY **
1813–1887
GEORGE **
1794–1884
CATHERINE ZERBY
1800–1874

Kenneth RICHARDS's Descendants

1.
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Kenneth (Joe) RICHARDS (1 Sep 1920–19 May 1985) m. Marie (N.) GRUENING (3 Jun 1920–22 Sep 1994)
  1. 1. Kenneth (Marion) RICHARDS 1951–1992

Kenneth RICHARDS's Timeline

7 Records

1920
1 Sep 1920
Birth of Kenneth Joe RICHARDS in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 5
Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided here in Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided here in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 20
Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1949
3 Jun 1949
Age 29
Kenneth Joe RICHARDS resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Ia, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Ia, USA
1985
19 May 1985
Age 65
Death of Kenneth Joe RICHARDS in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1195; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 100-73
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 485-03-1499; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 1277; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0107; Image: 685.0; FHL microfilm: 2341012
    [5] Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 5, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska; Roll: 1277; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0107; Image: 685.0; FHL microfilm: 2341012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1195; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 100-73

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T627_1195; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 100-73

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1949
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Ia, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1985
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 485-03-1499; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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