YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ruth L Richards 1892–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1892

Birth Location: Missouri, USA

Death Date: Aug 1978

Death Location: Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Mark Richards

Mother: Amanda Payne

Spouse(s): Augdon Hoppers

Children(s): Clifford Hoppers, Wendell Hoppers, Phyllis Hoppers

In 1892, Ruth L Richards entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to Mark Leander Richards And Amanda Payne. In 1900, Ruth L Richards resided in Green, Hickory, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Ruth L Richards resided in Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA. Ruth L Richards married Augdon L Hoppers, and had children including Clifford Hoppers, Phyllis Lajune Hoppers, Richard C, Wendell Lee Hoppers. Ruth L Richards passed away in 1978 in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America.

Find more search results for Ruth Richards
RR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

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

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1892, Ruth L Richards entered the world in Missouri, USA, born to Mark Leander Richards And Amanda Payne.
  • In 1900, Ruth L Richards resided in Green, Hickory, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth L Richards resided in Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.
  • Ruth L Richards married Augdon L Hoppers, and had children including Clifford Hoppers, Phyllis Lajune Hoppers, Richard C, Wendell Lee Hoppers.
  • Ruth L Richards passed away in 1978 in Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mark Richards
1855–1941
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
MR
Amanda Payne
1861–1951
Birth Location: Polk County, Missouri, United States of America
AP

Spouses(s)

Augdon Hoppers
1890–1970
Birth Location: Missouri
AH

Children(s)

Clifford Hoppers
1911–1993
Birth Location: Missouri
CH
Wendell Hoppers
1916–1989
Birth Location: Bolivar Polk, Missouri
WH
Phyllis Hoppers
1926–1936
Birth Location: Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America
PH

Ruth Richards's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Richards
1892–1978
Birth Place: Missouri, USA
Parents
Mark Leander Richards
1855–1941
Missouri, USA
Amanda Payne
1861–1951
Polk County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
John (William Sandy) Richards
1822–1879
Polk, Missouri, USA
Mary (B) Pitts
1833–1900
Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Barnabas Pitts
1804–1875
Catherine House
1807–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
BURWELL PITTS
1772–1855
Nancy Holland
1772–1876
John Hows
1776–1855
Penelope Hows
1771–1851

Ruth Richards's Descendants

1.
RR
Ruth (L) Richards (18 May 1892–Aug 1978) m. Augdon (L) Hoppers (abt 1890–1970)
  1. 1. Clifford Hoppers 1911–1993
  2. 2. Wendell (Lee) Hoppers 1916–1989
  3. 3. Phyllis (LaJune) Hoppers 1926–1936

Ruth Richards's Timeline

9 Records

1892
18 May 1892
Birth of Ruth L Richards in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Ruth L Richards resided here in Green, Hickory, Missouri, USA
Green, Hickory, Missouri, USA
1920
3 Jun 1920
Age 28
Ruth L Richards resided here in Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Ruth L Richards resided here in Marion, Polk, Missouri, USA
Marion, Polk, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Ruth L Richards resided here in Marion, Polk, Missouri
Marion, Polk, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 48
Ruth L Richards resided here in Marion, Polk, Missouri, USA
Marion, Polk, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Ruth L Richards resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
1955
1955
Age 63
Ruth L Richards resided here in Missouri
Missouri
1978
Aug 1978
Age 86
Death of Ruth L Richards in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1892
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02141; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-17
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T625_49; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340954
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arizona, U.S., Voter Registrations, Arizona History and Archives Division; Phoenix, Arizona; Great Registers (of Voters)
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Springfield News-Leader; Publication Date: 10 Aug 1978; Publication Place: Springfield, Missouri, USA; ,0.33985305,0.3692555,0.49857095&xid=335
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 5481; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 116-624C

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Green, Hickory, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1920
    Event Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glendale, Maricopa, Arizona; Roll: T625_49; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 40
    [2] Arizona, U.S., Voter Registrations, Arizona History and Archives Division; Phoenix, Arizona; Great Registers (of Voters)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340954

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02141; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02141; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-17

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: 5481; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 116-624C

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Missouri
    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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bolivar
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Springfield News-Leader; Publication Date: 10 Aug 1978; Publication Place: Springfield, Missouri, USA; ,0.33985305,0.3692555,0.49857095&xid=335

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1978
    Event Place: Oklahoma City
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Springfield News-Leader; Publication Date: 10 Aug 1978; Publication Place: Springfield, Missouri, USA; ,0.33985305,0.3692555,0.49857095&xid=335

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Ruth Richards

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE