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Richard Joseph Small 1921 – 1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1921

Birth Location: Rocky Boy, Montana

Death Date: 8 June 1972

Death Location: Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA

Father: Joseph Small

Mother: Little Bear

Spouse(s): Mary Maine

Children(s):

In 1921, Richard Joseph Small Sr. entered the world in Rocky Boy, Montana, born to Joseph Small and Little Girl Little Bear. In 1920, Richard Joseph Small Sr. resided in Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Hill, Montana. Richard Joseph Small Sr. married Mary (Sylvia) Maine. Richard Joseph Small Sr. passed away in 1972 in Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA.

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Reliability Score

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Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • In 1921, Richard Joseph Small Sr. entered the world in Rocky Boy, Montana, born to Joseph Small and Little Girl Little Bear.
  • In 1920, Richard Joseph Small Sr. resided in Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Hill, Montana.
  • Richard Joseph Small Sr. married Mary (Sylvia) Maine.
  • Richard Joseph Small Sr. passed away in 1972 in Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Small
1882 – 1940
Birth Location: Tongue River, Miles City, Custer, Montana, USA
JS
Little Bear
1889 – 1977
Birth Location: Montana
LB

Spouses(s)

Mary Maine
1930 – 1994
Birth Location: Montana
MM

Children(s)

Richard Small's Ancestors

Self
Richard Small
1921 – 1972
Birth Place: Rocky Boy, Montana
Parents
Joseph Small
1882 – 1940
Tongue River, Miles City, Custer, Montana, USA
Little (Girl Little) Bear
1889 – 1977
Montana
Grandparents
Nik-kik-ko-ka-tah-ko-nat (The One Who Holds The Otter Carries the) Otter
1871 –
Minnisota, USA
Tangle Hair
1852 –
Minnisota, USA
Pointed-Nose Sharp-Nose
Bad (Face Mah-i-kwew Little) Bear
1866 – 1923
Canada
Great-Grandparents
Man high
Unknown
Little Poplar
1859 – 1894
unknown
Sky
O-nah-ka-wayw Speaker
1835 – 1928
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Chi Bear
Nah-tah-koc-its God

Richard Small's Timeline

11 Records

1920
1920
Richard Joseph Small Sr. resided here in Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Hill, Montana
Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Hill, Montana
1921
25 May 1921
Birth of Richard Joseph Small Sr. in Montana, United States of America
Montana, United States of America
1921
1921
Birth of Richard Joseph Small Sr.
None
1921
25 May 1921
Birth of Richard Joseph Small Sr. in Rocky Boy, Montana
Rocky Boy, Montana
1922
abt 1922
Age 1
Birth of Richard Joseph Small Sr. in Montana
Montana
1922
abt 1922
Age 1
Birth of Richard Joseph Small Sr. in Montana
Montana
1935
1935
Age 14
Richard Joseph Small Sr. resided here in Rural, Hill, Montana
Rural, Hill, Montana
1937
1 Jan 1937
Age 16
Richard Joseph Small Sr. resided here in Montana
Montana
1940
1940
Age 19
Richard Joseph Small Sr. resided here in District 16 Havre, Havre, Hill, Montana, USA
District 16 Havre, Havre, Hill, Montana, USA
1972
8 June 1972
Age 51
Death of Richard Joseph Small Sr. in Havre, Hill County, Montana, United States of America
Havre, Hill County, Montana, United States of America
1972
8 June 1972
Age 51
Death of Richard Joseph Small Sr. in Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1921
    Event Place: Montana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rocky Bay Indian reservation, Hill, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 133
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1988

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1922
    Event Place: Montana

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1921
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; Record Group: 75; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Series: Microfilm Publication M595

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1922
    Event Place: Montana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1921
    Event Place: Rocky Boy, Montana

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, Hill, Montana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rocky Bay Indian reservation, Hill, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Hill, Montana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1937
    Event Place: Montana
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; Record Group: 75; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Series: Microfilm Publication M595

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: District 16 Havre, Havre, Hill, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 June 1972
    Event Place: Havre, Hill County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 June 1972
    Event Place: Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rocky Boy, Hill County, Montana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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