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William James Richards 1872 – 1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jun 1872

Birth Location: Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia

Death Date: 5 Apr 1938

Death Location: Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Father: William Richards

Mother: Louisa Pierce

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In 1872, William James Richards entered the world in Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia, born to William Frederick Richards and Louisa Pierce. William James Richards died in 1938 in Geelong West, Victoria, Australia.

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William Richards
1845 – 1919
Birth Location: St Francis, Simons Town, South Africa
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Louisa Pierce
1849 – 1940
Birth Location: Port Fairy, Tower Hill, Victoria, Australia
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 7 Jun 1872
    Event Place: Rokewood Junction, Victoria, Australia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 5 Apr 1938
    Event Place: Geelong West, Victoria, Australia
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