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Luther Dale Richards 1918–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1918

Birth Location: Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 13 Sep 1995

Death Location: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA

Father: Oral Richards

Mother: Audra Parsons

Spouse(s): Ada Brand

Children(s):

In 1918, Luther Dale Richards entered the world in Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA, born to Oral James Richards And Audra M Parsons. In 1920, Luther Dale Richards resided in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. In 1930, Luther Dale Richards resided in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Luther Dale Richards married Ada Irene Brand, and had children including Richards. Luther Dale Richards passed away in 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Luther Dale Richards entered the world in Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA, born to Oral James Richards And Audra M Parsons.
  • In 1920, Luther Dale Richards resided in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Luther Dale Richards resided in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Luther Dale Richards married Ada Irene Brand, and had children including Richards.
  • Luther Dale Richards passed away in 1995 in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oral Richards
1898–1962
Birth Location: Normantown, West Virginia, USA
OR
Audra Parsons
1902–
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Ada Brand
1918–2010
Birth Location: Slate, Wood, West Virginia, USA
AB

Children(s)

Luther Richards's Ancestors

Self
Luther Richards
1918–1995
Birth Place: Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Oral James Richards
1898–1962
Normantown, West Virginia, USA
Audra (M) Parsons
1902–
Gilmer County, West Virginia
Grandparents
Norman (Eckes) Richards
1868–1947
Virginia, USA
Amanda (Jane) Meadows
1872–1945
Elk, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Richards
1838–1923
Mary Yerkey
1843–1882
Mitchell Meadows
1850–1916
Sara Webb
1854–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Richards
1800–1848
Elizabeth Armstrong
1805–1841
John Yerkey
1813–1898
Mary s
1816–1876

Luther Richards's Timeline

7 Records

1918
15 Dec 1918
Birth of Luther Dale Richards in Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Luther Dale Richards resided here in Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Luther Dale Richards resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Luther Dale Richards resided here in Rural, Gilmer, West Virginia
Rural, Gilmer, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 22
Luther Dale Richards resided here in Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1941
1 Jul 1941
Age 23
Luther Dale Richards resided here in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
1995
13 Sep 1995
Age 77
Death of Luther Dale Richards in Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1918
    Event Place: Lockney, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 404
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 54-38
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-18-4943; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2164; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 2341898
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2164; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 2341898

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 54-38

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tygart, Wood, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4454; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 54-38

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1941
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 404

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1995
    Event Place: Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-18-4943; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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