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Leroy Richardson 1882–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1882

Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 1958

Death Location: Mississippi, USA

Father: Webster Richardson

Mother: Lon Mitchell

Spouse(s): Lizzie Boswell

Children(s): Melvin Richardson, Webster Sr., Hattie Redmond, Leroy Richardson, Kermit Richardson, Telitha Richardson, Lizzie Richardson, Starling Sr.

In 1882, Leroy Richardson entered the world in Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA, born to Webster Richardson And Lon Mitchell. In 1900, Leroy Richardson resided in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Leroy Richardson resided in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA. Leroy Richardson married Lizzie Boswell, and had children including Bernice Richardson, Hattie Redmond, Kermit Roosevelt Richardson, Leroy Richardson, Lizzie Lee Richardson, Louise Richardson, Melvin S Richardson, Starling Richardson Sr, Telitha Richardson, Webster Richardson Sr. Leroy Richardson passed away in 1958 in Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Leroy Richardson entered the world in Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA, born to Webster Richardson And Lon Mitchell.
  • In 1900, Leroy Richardson resided in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Leroy Richardson resided in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA.
  • Leroy Richardson married Lizzie Boswell, and had children including Bernice Richardson, Hattie Redmond, Kermit Roosevelt Richardson, Leroy Richardson, Lizzie Lee Richardson, Louise Richardson, Melvin S Richardson, Starling Richardson Sr, Telitha Richardson, Webster Richardson Sr.
  • Leroy Richardson passed away in 1958 in Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Webster Richardson
1863–1901
Birth Location: Arkansas
WR
Lon Mitchell
1866–1961
Birth Location: Mississippi
LM

Spouses(s)

Lizzie Boswell
1892–1985
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
LB

Children(s)

Melvin Richardson
1909–1977
Birth Location: Winterville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
MR
Webster Sr.
1914–1999
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
WS
Hattie Redmond
1912–
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
HR
Leroy Richardson
1910–
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi
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Kermit Richardson
1918–1996
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi
KR
Telitha Richardson
1922–2001
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
TR
Lizzie Richardson
1926–
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
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Starling Sr.
1927–2008
Birth Location: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, United States
SS

Leroy Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Richardson
1882–1958
Birth Place: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Webster Richardson
1863–1901
Arkansas
Lon Mitchell
1866–1961
Mississippi
Grandparents
Chevson (Minsey) Minor
1832–1900
Winterville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Eliza Briggs
1843–1920
Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leroy Richardson's Descendants

1.
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Leroy Richardson (6 Feb 1882–1958) m. Lizzie Boswell (abt 1892–Oct 1985)
  1. 1. Melvin (S) Richardson 1909–1977 m. Joethel Richardson 1906–1984
    1. 1. Melvin (Richardson) Junior 1930– m. Clara Sutton 1932–2015
    2. 2. Presley (Howard) Richardson 1934–2019 m. Aslene Andrews 1936–2000
    3. 3. Douglas Richardson 1936–2016
    4. 4. Veleria (Jatone) Richardson 1939–2013
    5. 5. Mandalin (C) Richardson 1949–1999
    6. 6. Beverly (Joe) Richardson 1941–2021
    7. 7. Gail (Ethel) Richardson 1945–2014 m. Jesse (Cooley) Jr. 1945–2008
  2. 2. Webster (Richardson) Sr. 1914–1999 m. Thelma (Louise) Richardson 1921–1993
    1. 1. Webster (Richardson) Jr 1937–2015 m. Jo (Anne Frances Gloria) Richardson 1941–2015
    2. 2. Nellie (L) Richardson-Gard 1941–2021
    3. 3. Thelma (Marie) Richardson 1944–2012
  3. 3. Hattie Redmond 1912– m. Charlie Redmond 1910–
  4. 4. Leroy Richardson 1910–
  5. 5. Kermit (Roosevelt) Richardson 1918–1996
  6. 6. Telitha Richardson 1922–2001 m. Levye Davis 1922–2001
  7. 7. Lizzie (Lee) Richardson 1926–
  8. 8. Starling (Richardson) Sr. 1927–2008 m. Dorothy M. 1928–1997
    1. 1. Starling (Richardson) Jr. 1951–2001

Leroy Richardson's Timeline

7 Records

1882
6 Feb 1882
Birth of Leroy Richardson in Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Leroy Richardson resided here in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Leroy Richardson resided here in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Leroy Richardson resided here in Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Leroy Richardson resided here in Sh, Washington, Mississippi
Sh, Washington, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 58
Leroy Richardson resided here in Beat 4, Washington, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Washington, Mississippi, USA
1958
1958
Age 76
Death of Leroy Richardson in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Greenville, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1684094; Draft Board: 1
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340906
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02076; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 76-36
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240832
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi; Roll: T625_899; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240832

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi; Roll: T625_899; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 3, Washington, Mississippi; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340906

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Washington, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02076; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 76-36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 4, Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02076; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 76-36

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1684094; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
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