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Richard Henry Meier 1921–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Oct 1921

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 12 Aug 1957

Death Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Father: John Meier

Mother: Ella Licks

Spouse(s): Loretta Diehl

Children(s):

In 1921, Richard Henry Meier entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to John Fred Meier And Ella Licks. In 1930, Richard Henry Meier resided in Leyden, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Richard Henry Meier resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Richard Henry Meier married Loretta M Diehl, and had children including Meier. Richard Henry Meier passed away in 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Richard Henry Meier entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to John Fred Meier And Ella Licks.
  • In 1930, Richard Henry Meier resided in Leyden, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Richard Henry Meier resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  • Richard Henry Meier married Loretta M Diehl, and had children including Meier.
  • Richard Henry Meier passed away in 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Meier
1888–1933
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
JM
Ella Licks
1893–1949
Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois
EL

Spouses(s)

Loretta Diehl
1927–2009
Birth Location: Chicago, IL
LD

Children(s)

Richard Meier's Ancestors

Self
Richard Meier
1921–1957
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
John Fred Meier
1888–1933
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Ella Licks
1893–1949
Chicago, Illinois
Grandparents
Trangott (Henry) Meier
1849–1913
Saxony, Germany
Louisa (A) Meier
1860–1927
Germany
Henry (B) Sieks
1864–
Germany
Elisa (Lizzie) Carls
1873–
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Meier
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Meier's Timeline

6 Records

1921
08 Oct 1921
Birth of Richard Henry Meier in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Richard Henry Meier resided here in Leyden, Cook, Illinois, USA
Leyden, Cook, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Richard Henry Meier resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 19
Richard Henry Meier resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1954
5 May 1954
Age 33
Richard Henry Meier was married in Cook, Illinois, United States
Cook, Illinois, United States
1957
12 Aug 1957
Age 36
Death of Richard Henry Meier in St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
St. Louis City, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1193
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00997; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 103-2379
    [5] Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leyden, Cook, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 2909; FHL microfilm: 2340236

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 May 1954
    Event Place: Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leyden, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leyden, Cook, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 2909; FHL microfilm: 2340236

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00997; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 103-2379

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00997; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 103-2379

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1957
    Event Place: St. Louis, Missouri
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 13 Aug 1957 - Page 31, Obituary for RICHARD MfJKK 13 Aug 1957

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1957
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Chicago Tribune - 15 Aug 1957 - Page 42, Obituary for Richard Henry MEIER 15 Aug 1957

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1957
    Event Place: St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 15 Aug 1957; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.05587042,0.8473644,0.08470933&
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Publication Date: 13 Aug 1957; Publication Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA; ,0.92440164,0.27123594,0.95460945&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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