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Richard William DAY 1887–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1887

Birth Location: Illiopolis USA

Death Date: 27 Sep 1965

Death Location: Detroit USA

Father: John DAY

Mother: Margaret BLACKBURN

Spouse(s): Anita SHANNON

Children(s): Anita DAY, Richard Jr, Francis DAY

Richard William DAY was born in 1887 in Illiopolis USA, the child of John Day And Margaret Maggie Blackburn. In 1900, Richard William DAY resided in Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Richard William DAY resided in Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Richard William DAY married Anita Shannon, and had children including Anita Shannon Day, Francis Thomas Day, Richard William Day Jr. Richard William DAY passed away in 1965 in Detroit USA.

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Biography

  • Richard William DAY was born in 1887 in Illiopolis USA, the child of John Day And Margaret Maggie Blackburn.
  • In 1900, Richard William DAY resided in Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Richard William DAY resided in Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Richard William DAY married Anita Shannon, and had children including Anita Shannon Day, Francis Thomas Day, Richard William Day Jr.
  • Richard William DAY passed away in 1965 in Detroit USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John DAY
1845–1914
Birth Location: Ireland
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Margaret BLACKBURN
1860–1916
Birth Location: Niantic Illionos USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Anita SHANNON
1887–1981
Birth Location: Kentucky
AS

Children(s)

Anita DAY
1921–2004
Birth Location: Michigan USA
AD
Richard Jr
1922–1996
Birth Location: Michigan USA
RJ
Francis DAY
1927–
Birth Location: Michigan USA
FD

Richard DAY's Ancestors

Self
Richard DAY
1887–1965
Birth Place: Illiopolis USA
Parents
John DAY
1845–1914
Ireland
Margaret ((Maggie)) BLACKBURN
1860–1916
Niantic Illionos USA
Grandparents
Thomas BLACKBURN
1815–1893
Galbally Ireland
Mary (Ann) CLARY
1830–1907
Limerick Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Matthew BLACKBURN
1770–
Frances DOBBINS
1775–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John BLACKBURN
1740–

Richard DAY's Descendants

1.
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Richard (William) DAY (18 Sep 1887–27 Sep 1965) m. Anita SHANNON (5 Sep 1887–27 Mar 1981)
  1. 1. Anita (Shannon) DAY 1921–2004 m. Robert (Joseph) LAVALLEY 1922–1985
  2. 2. Richard (William DAY) Jr 1922–1996 m. Arlene IRLAND 1920–1982
    1. 1. Diane (Margaret) DAY 1944–2020
  3. 3. Francis (Thomas) DAY 1927–

Richard DAY's Timeline

9 Records

1887
18 Sep 1887
Birth of Richard William DAY in Illiopolis USA
Illiopolis USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Richard William DAY resided here in Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Richard William DAY resided here in Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Richard William DAY resided here in Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Wayne County, Michigan, USA
1920
Abt 1920
Age 33
Richard William DAY resided here in Detroit
Detroit
1930
1930
Age 43
Richard William DAY resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Richard William DAY resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 53
Richard William DAY resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1965
27 Sep 1965
Age 78
Death of Richard William DAY in Detroit USA
Detroit USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1887
    Event Place: Illiopolis USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01891; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 84-1628
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0849; FHL microfilm: 2340803
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240343
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_326; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1374339

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Illiopolis, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1240343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lanesville, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_326; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1374339

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Wayne County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1920
    Event Place: Detroit
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 25 Apr 1920; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA; ,0.23470658,0.25765392,0.41063747&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0849; FHL microfilm: 2340803

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01891; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 84-1628

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01891; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 84-1628

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1965
    Event Place: Detroit USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 28 Sep 1965; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.684295,0.38651863,0.72214836&
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