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Sidney Richards 1848–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1848

Birth Location: Bridgwater, England

Death Date: 3 Aug 1942

Death Location: Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Charles Richards

Mother: Mary Brewer

Spouse(s): Matilda Champion, Bertha Denning

Children(s): Edgar Richards, Alden Richards, Charles Richards, Ethel Richards

The story of Sidney Richards began in 1848 in Bridgwater, England. In 1851, Sidney Richards resided in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England. In 1861, Sidney Richards resided in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England. Sidney Richards married Bertha Denning, Matilda Champion, and had children including Alden Bernard Richards, Charles Edward Champion Richards, Edgar Richards, Ethel May Richards. Sidney Richards passed away in 1942 in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sidney Richards began in 1848 in Bridgwater, England.
  • In 1851, Sidney Richards resided in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England.
  • In 1861, Sidney Richards resided in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England.
  • Sidney Richards married Bertha Denning, Matilda Champion, and had children including Alden Bernard Richards, Charles Edward Champion Richards, Edgar Richards, Ethel May Richards.
  • Sidney Richards passed away in 1942 in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Richards
1816–
Birth Location: Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
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Mary Brewer
1826–1911
Birth Location: Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
MB

Spouses(s)

Matilda Champion
1849–1887
Birth Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
MC
Bertha Denning
1865–1909
Birth Location: Buroughbridge, Somerset, England
BD

Children(s)

Edgar Richards
1876–1971
Birth Location: Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
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Alden Richards
1885–1961
Birth Location: England
AR
Charles Richards
1878–1977
Birth Location: England
CR
Ethel Richards
1889–1944
Birth Location: Janesville R, Wisconsin
ER

Sidney Richards's Ancestors

Self
Sidney Richards
1848–1942
Birth Place: Bridgwater, England
Parents
Charles Richards
1816–
Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
Mary Brewer
1826–1911
Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sidney Richards's Descendants

1.
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Sidney Richards (17 Sep 1848–3 Aug 1942) m. Matilda Champion (abt 1849–January 1887) m. Bertha Denning (Dec 1865–1909)
  1. 1. Edgar Richards 1876–1971
  2. 2. Alden (Bernard) Richards 1885–1961
  3. 3. Charles (Edward Champion) Richards 1878–1977 m. Lucy (A) Little 1878–1924 m. Sine 1895–1979 m. Margaret 1885–
    1. 1. Lester (E) Richards 1907–1997
    2. 2. Ellen Richards 1912–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Matilda Richards) (Reents?) 1915–2000
  4. 4. Ethel (May) Richards 1889–1944

Sidney Richards's Timeline

12 Records

1848
17 Sep 1848
Birth of Sidney Richards in Bridgwater, England
Bridgwater, England
1851
1851
Age 3
Sidney Richards resided here in Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 13
Sidney Richards resided here in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
1871
1871
Age 23
Sidney Richards resided here in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
1881
1881
Age 33
Sidney Richards resided here in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
1900
1900
Age 52
Sidney Richards resided here in La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin
La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 57
Sidney Richards resided here in La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin
La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 62
Sidney Richards resided here in Janesville Ward 3, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
Janesville Ward 3, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 82
Sidney Richards resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 87
Sidney Richards resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 92
Sidney Richards resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1942
3 Aug 1942
Age 94
Death of Sidney Richards in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Los Angeles County, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1848
    Event Place: Bridgwater, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] U.S. Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Soundex Index to Naturalization Petitions for the United States District and Circuit Courts, Northern District of Illinois and Immigration and Naturalization Service District 9, 1840-19
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19-762
    [4] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index, 1826-1908
    [5] California Death Index, Date: 1942-08-03
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2339870
    [7] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2373; Folio: 47; Page: 10; GSU roll: 1341571
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0184; FHL microfilm: 1241815
    [9] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2384; Folio: 56; Page: 12; GSU roll: 835107
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Janesville Ward 3, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1735; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375748
    [11] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1623; Folio: 54; Page: 12; GSU roll: 542841
    [12] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1924; Folio: 474; Page: 18; GSU roll: 221081
    [13] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [14] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [15] Somerset, England, Marriage Registers, Bonds and Allegations, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\w.zoy21/10

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Westonzoyland, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1924; Folio: 474; Page: 18; GSU roll: 221081

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1623; Folio: 54; Page: 12; GSU roll: 542841

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2384; Folio: 56; Page: 12; GSU roll: 835107

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2373; Folio: 47; Page: 10; GSU roll: 1341571

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1889
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2339870
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0184; FHL microfilm: 1241815
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Janesville Ward 3, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1735; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375748

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: 1815; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0184; FHL microfilm: 1241815

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: La Prairie, Rock, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Janesville Ward 3, Rock, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Janesville Ward 3, Rock, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1735; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1375748

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 2339870

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19-762

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00256; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 19-762

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1942
    Event Place: Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1942-08-03
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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