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Rev Edgar Roy Richards 1930–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1930

Birth Location: Sophia Ralei, West Virginia

Death Date: 29 Nov 1978

Death Location: Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Flemming Richards

Mother: Gracie Richards

Spouse(s): Evelyn Morris

Children(s):

In 1930, Rev Edgar Roy Richards entered the world in Sophia Ralei, West Virginia, born to Flemming Author Richards And Gracie Ellen Richards. In 1935, Rev Edgar Roy Richards resided in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia. Rev Edgar Roy Richards married Evelyn Christian Morris, and had children including Charlotte H Rogers, Edgar A Richards, Kathryn M Geyer, Marsha Gail Richards, Michael Richards. Rev Edgar Roy Richards passed away in 1978 in Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1930, Rev Edgar Roy Richards entered the world in Sophia Ralei, West Virginia, born to Flemming Author Richards And Gracie Ellen Richards.
  • In 1935, Rev Edgar Roy Richards resided in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia.
  • Rev Edgar Roy Richards married Evelyn Christian Morris, and had children including Charlotte H Rogers, Edgar A Richards, Kathryn M Geyer, Marsha Gail Richards, Michael Richards.
  • Rev Edgar Roy Richards passed away in 1978 in Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rev Richards's Ancestors

Self
Rev Richards
1930–1978
Birth Place: Sophia Ralei, West Virginia
Parents
Flemming Author Richards
1884–1953
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Gracie (Ellen) Richards
1889–1953
Smith County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (Simpson) Richards
1860–1920
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Elizabeth) Cooper
1861–1944
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
John (F) Richards
1852–1943
Franklin County Virginia USA
Elizabeth Poff
1855–1901
Floyd Co., VA.
Great-Grandparents
Anderson Richards
1840–1934
Martha Radford
1843–1896
Joseph Cooper
1839–
Sarah cooper
1843–
Simpson Richards
1804–1888
Nancy Vest
1810–1901
Lewis 🌟
1828–1862
Nancy 🌟
1829–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simpson Richards
1804–1888
Nancy Vest
1810–1901
Joel Richards
1786–1852
Lucy Warren
1787–1867
Littleberry Vest
1774–1868
Mary Moore
1780–1816
John 🌟
1802–1850
Ruth 🌟
1799–1860
Daniel 1808
1808–1880
Elizabeth Lawrence
1809–1874

Rev Richards's Timeline

6 Records

1930
12 Feb 1930
Birth of Rev Edgar Roy Richards in Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1930
12 Feb 1930
Birth of Rev Edgar Roy Richards in Sophia Ralei, West Virginia
Sophia Ralei, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 5
Rev Edgar Roy Richards resided here in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia
Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 10
Rev Edgar Roy Richards resided here in Slab Fork Dist, Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Slab Fork Dist, Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 21
Rev Edgar Roy Richards resided here in West Virginia
West Virginia
1978
29 Nov 1978
Age 48
Death of Rev Edgar Roy Richards
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1930
    Event Place: Sophia, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1930
    Event Place: Sophia Ralei, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04442; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 41-19
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04442; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 41-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Slab Fork Dist, Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04442; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 41-19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1978
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sophia, Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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