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Melba Jean Richards 1941–2007 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1941

Birth Location: Monroe, Louisiana

Death Date: 19 Feb 2007

Death Location: 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409

Father: Roy Richards

Mother: Winifred Benison

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1941, Melba Jean Richards entered the world in Monroe, Louisiana, born to Roy Lawrence Richards And Winifred M Benison. In 1950, Melba Jean Richards resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA. In 1957, Melba Jean Richards resided in Monroe, Louisiana, USA. Melba Jean Richards married James Carroll Lenard, and had children including Barbara Brantley, Donna Jean Lenard, Margie Petter. Melba Jean Richards passed away in 2007 in 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409.

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Biography

  • In 1941, Melba Jean Richards entered the world in Monroe, Louisiana, born to Roy Lawrence Richards And Winifred M Benison.
  • In 1950, Melba Jean Richards resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1957, Melba Jean Richards resided in Monroe, Louisiana, USA.
  • Melba Jean Richards married James Carroll Lenard, and had children including Barbara Brantley, Donna Jean Lenard, Margie Petter.
  • Melba Jean Richards passed away in 2007 in 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Richards
1920–1977
Birth Location: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
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Winifred Benison
1922–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melba Richards's Ancestors

Self
Melba Richards
1941–2007
Birth Place: Monroe, Louisiana
Parents
Roy Lawrence Richards
1920–1977
Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
Winifred (M) Benison
1922–
Louisiana
Grandparents
Roy Richards
1892–1953
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Liddie Harrison
1889–1976
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Walter (J) Benison
1891–
Louisiana
Vivian Benison
1897–
Texas
Great-Grandparents
William Richards
1841–1895
Sarah Pool
1853–1921
William Harrison
1857–1909
Lucinda Coppage
1856–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1831–1914
Sarah Webber
1828–1900
Allen Owens
1812–1870
Hannah McCowan
1826–1870

Melba Richards's Timeline

5 Records

1941
9 Sep 1941
Birth of Melba Jean Richards in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, Louisiana
1950
1950
Age 9
Melba Jean Richards resided here in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1957
1957
Age 16
Melba Jean Richards resided here in Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Monroe, Louisiana, USA
1959
1959
Age 18
Melba Jean Richards resided here in Monroe; West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Monroe; West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
2007
19 Feb 2007
Age 66
Death of Melba Jean Richards
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1941
    Event Place: Monroe, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Year: 1957
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: 2140; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: 2140; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Monroe, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Year: 1957

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Monroe; West Monroe, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Conway
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Sherwood Voice; Publication Date: 2 Mar 2007; Publication Place: Sherwood, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: 2140; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 37-25

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oak Ridge, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Feb 2007
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: 10411 W. Markham, Suite 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205-1409
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Sherwood Voice; Publication Date: 2 Mar 2007; Publication Place: Sherwood, Arkansas, USA
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