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Roy Lawrence Richards 1920–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1920

Birth Location: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 24 Oct 1977

Death Location: Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Roy Richards

Mother: Liddie Harrison

Spouse(s): Winifred Benison

Children(s): Melba Richards

The story of Roy Lawrence Richards began in 1920 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Roy Lawrence Richards resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA. In 1935, Roy Lawrence Richards resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana. Roy Lawrence Richards married Winifred M Benison, and had children including Margaret A Richards, Melba Jean Richards, Roy Richards Iii. Roy Lawrence Richards passed away in 1977 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Lawrence Richards began in 1920 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Roy Lawrence Richards resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Roy Lawrence Richards resided in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana.
  • Roy Lawrence Richards married Winifred M Benison, and had children including Margaret A Richards, Melba Jean Richards, Roy Richards Iii.
  • Roy Lawrence Richards passed away in 1977 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Richards
1892–1953
Birth Location: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
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Liddie Harrison
1889–1976
Birth Location: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Winifred Benison
1922–
Birth Location: Louisiana
WB

Children(s)

Melba Richards
1941–2007
Birth Location: Monroe, Louisiana
MR

Roy Richards's Ancestors

Self
Roy Richards
1920–1977
Birth Place: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Roy Richards
1892–1953
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Liddie Harrison
1889–1976
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
William (Madison) Richards
1841–1895
Missouri, USA
Sarah (Jane) Pool
1853–1921
Tennessee, USA
William ("Edward") Harrison
1857–1909
Kentucky
Lucinda Coppage
1856–1905
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1831–1914
Sarah Webber
1828–1900
Allen Owens
1812–1870
Hannah McCowan
1826–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1810–1871
Sarah White
1812–1851
Jonas WEBBER
1775–1856
Sarah Henderson
1784–1850
Washington Owens
1790–1839
Anna Coffey
1792–1886
John McCown
1780–1826
Elizabeth McCown
1787–1860

Roy Richards's Descendants

1.
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Roy (Lawrence) Richards (23 Sep 1920–24 Oct 1977) m. Winifred (M) Benison (abt 1922–)
  1. 1. Melba (Jean) Richards 1941–2007

Roy Richards's Timeline

6 Records

1920
23 Sep 1920
Birth of Roy Lawrence Richards in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 10
Roy Lawrence Richards resided here in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 15
Roy Lawrence Richards resided here in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 20
Roy Lawrence Richards resided here in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 30
Roy Lawrence Richards resided here in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
1977
24 Oct 1977
Age 57
Death of Roy Lawrence Richards in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1920
    Event Place: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01437; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 37-15
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 439-01-9331; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340549
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01437; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 37-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01437; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 37-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1977
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 439-01-9331; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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