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Lavina RUTH Richards 1909–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 NOV 1909

Birth Location: Jackson, Cass, Indiana

Death Date: 1964

Death Location: Galveston, Cass County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Orrie Richards

Mother: Emma Goldsberry

Spouse(s): Homer Bernhardt

Children(s): Bettie Bernhardt

In 1909, Lavina RUTH Richards entered the world in Jackson, Cass, Indiana, born to Orrie Richards And Emma A Goldsberry. In 1910, Lavina RUTH Richards resided in Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA. Lavina RUTH Richards married Homer Bernhardt, and had children including Bettie Ellen Bernhardt, Dortha Bernhardt. Lavina RUTH Richards passed away in 1964 in Galveston, Cass County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Lavina RUTH Richards entered the world in Jackson, Cass, Indiana, born to Orrie Richards And Emma A Goldsberry.
  • In 1910, Lavina RUTH Richards resided in Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA.
  • Lavina RUTH Richards married Homer Bernhardt, and had children including Bettie Ellen Bernhardt, Dortha Bernhardt.
  • Lavina RUTH Richards passed away in 1964 in Galveston, Cass County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Orrie Richards
1872–1941
Birth Location: Indiana
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Emma Goldsberry
1878–1930
Birth Location: Cass County, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Homer Bernhardt
1904–1993
Birth Location: Indiana
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Children(s)

Bettie Bernhardt
1928–1989
Birth Location: Logansport C, Indiana
BB

Lavina Richards's Ancestors

Self
Lavina Richards
1909–1964
Birth Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana
Parents
Orrie Richards
1872–1941
Indiana
Emma (A) Goldsberry
1878–1930
Cass County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
William (Robert) Goldsberry
1850–1905
Tipton, Indiana, United States
Catherine (Isabelle) Matkins
1859–1892
Jackson, Clinton, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jerrie Goldsberry
1819–1894
Eleanor
1820–1906
Robert Goldsberry
1814–1866
Eunice Hill
1823–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Goldsberry
1767–1840
Mary PUTMAN
1772–1850
William Platt
1793–1854
Sarah Harnes
1796–1879
Thomas Goldsberry
1767–1840
Mary PUTMAN
1772–1850
William Hill
1799–1862
Isabell Hill
1795–1872

Lavina Richards's Descendants

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Lavina (RUTH) Richards (4 NOV 1909–1964) m. Homer Bernhardt (abt 1904–11 Mar 1993)
  1. 1. Bettie (Ellen) Bernhardt 1928–1989

Lavina Richards's Timeline

10 Records

1909
4 NOV 1909
Birth of Lavina RUTH Richards in Galveston, Cass, Indiana, USA
Galveston, Cass, Indiana, USA
1909
4 NOV 1909
Birth of Lavina RUTH Richards in Jackson, Cass, Indiana
Jackson, Cass, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 1
Lavina RUTH Richards resided here in Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Lavina RUTH Richards resided here in Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA
1928
1928
Age 19
Lavina RUTH Richards resided here in Logansport, Indiana, USA
Logansport, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Lavina RUTH Richards resided here in Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Lavina RUTH Richards resided here in Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana
Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 31
Lavina RUTH Richards resided here in Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana, USA
Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana, USA
1964
1964
Age 55
Death of Lavina RUTH Richards
None
1964
1964
Age 55
Death of Lavina RUTH Richards
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 NOV 1909
    Event Place: Galveston, Cass, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana Births
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 NOV 1909
    Event Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01030; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9-8
    [2] Indiana Births
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T625_426; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 50
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logansport, Cass, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340314
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T624_341; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374354
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T624_341; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374354

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T625_426; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Logansport, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Logansport, Cass, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logansport, Cass, Indiana; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2340314

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01030; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Deer Creek, Cass, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01030; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 9-8

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1964
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1964
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Galveston, Cass County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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