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William Peter Richards 1887 – 1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1887

Birth Location: Cornwall, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 29 Feb 1948

Death Location: White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, USA

Father: Peter Richards

Mother: Mary Bushey

Spouse(s): Mary Narabone, Emma Fortune

Children(s): George Richards, Edward Richards

The story of William Peter Richards began in 1887 in Cornwall, Vermont, USA. In 1900, William Peter Richards resided in Cornwall town, Addison, Vermont. In 1910, William Peter Richards resided in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont. William Peter Richards married Mary Catherine Narabone, Emma L Fortune, and had children including George Peter Richards, Edward Joseph Richards. William Peter Richards passed away in 1948 in White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Peter Richards began in 1887 in Cornwall, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1900, William Peter Richards resided in Cornwall town, Addison, Vermont.
  • In 1910, William Peter Richards resided in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont.
  • William Peter Richards married Mary Catherine Narabone, Emma L Fortune, and had children including George Peter Richards, Edward Joseph Richards.
  • William Peter Richards passed away in 1948 in White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Richards
1846 – 1918
Birth Location: Quebec, Canada
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Mary Bushey
1852 – 1923
Birth Location: Canada
MB

Spouses(s)

Mary Narabone
1891 – 1911
Birth Location: Bridport, Addison, Vermont
MN
Emma Fortune
1896 – 1986
Birth Location: Vermont
EF

Children(s)

George Richards
1914 – 1986
Birth Location: Cornwall, VT USA
GR
Edward Richards
1916 – 1952
Birth Location: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont, USA
ER

William Richards's Ancestors

Self
William Richards
1887 – 1948
Birth Place: Cornwall, Vermont, USA
Parents
Peter Richards
1846 – 1918
Quebec, Canada
Mary Bushey
1852 – 1923
Canada
Grandparents
Beloni (William) Richards
1804 – 1900
Canada
Emelie Couture
1811 – 1904
Lanoraie, D'Autray, Quebec, Canada
Joseph Bushey
1826 – 1896
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Ellen Breeier
1828 – 1905
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Antoine Richards
Marie Latulippe
Thomas Couture
1787 – 1863
Elizabeth Giroux
1790 – 1863
Joseph Bushey
Mary Martin
Louis Martin
Josette Dupuy
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Richards
Marie Mercier
1725 –
Simon GUÉRET
1751 – 1840
Marie Remillard
1751 – 1812

William Richards's Descendants

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William (Peter) Richards (30 Dec 1887 – 29 Feb 1948) m. Mary (Catherine) Narabone (11 Nov 1891 – 16 Apr 1911) m. Emma (L) Fortune (abt 1896 – 1986)
  1. 1. George (Peter) Richards (13 Jul 1914 – 25 January 1986) m. Olive (May) Howe (10 Oct 1911 – 25 Nov 1970) m. Edna (Elizabeth) Henry (19 October 1915 – 13 December 2004) m. Rachel (Betty Ricker) West (29 Mar 1920 – 03/31/2005)
    1. 1. Priscilla (M) Richards (29 Jan 1934 – )
    2. 2. Howard (Peter) Richards (30 Oct 1942 – ) m. Linda L (19 Sep 1948 – 11 Feb 2016)
      1. 1. Howard (George) Richards
    3. 3. Jane (Elizabeth) Richards (12 Dec 1943 – ) m. Louis (Arthur) Turner (abt 1945 – )
    4. 4. James (Jospeh) Richards (12 Dec 1943 – ) m. Sandy
      1. 1. James (J) Richards
      2. 2. Robie Richards
    5. 5. Shirley (Elaine) Ricker (25 Apr 1939 – ) m. James Elder (29 May 1938 – )
      1. 1. Michael (J) Elder (31 Jul 1961 – ) m. Kim (Marie) Boccagna
      2. 2. Lori Elder (12 Apr 1964 – ) m. Justin Purington
        1. 1. Melissa (Lynn) Purington (20 Sep – )
    6. 6. William (George) Richards (27 Jul 1940 – 25 Feb 2017) m. June (Rita) Woodard (3o May 1951 – 16 Apr 2023) m. Doris Gagne m. Lyn ((Panzieri)) Cheney (7 Oct 1957 – )
      1. 1. Pamela (J) Richards (18 Nov 1971 – ) m. James (David) Shearer (03 Jan 1962 – ) m. Daniel (James) Lynagh (3 Aug 1972 – )
        1. 1. Melissa (Susan) Shearer (25 Jul 1988 – ) m. Wesley Shoemaker (19 Dec 1988 – )
        2. 2. James (David) Shearer (05 Nov 1989 – )
      2. 2. Kelly Richards (5 Jul 1978 – 31 Dec 1987)
      3. 3. Holly Richards (29 Mar 1983 – 31 Dec 1987)
    7. 7. Mary (E) Richards (23 May 1955 – ) m. Gary Blish
      1. 1. Kelly Blish (1976 – ) m. Jared Kruenegel
      2. 2. Heidi (JoAnn) Blish m. Randy (J) Welch (04 Feb 1971 – )
  2. 2. Edward (Joseph) Richards (13 Jan 1916 – 1952)

William Richards's Timeline

6 Records

1887
30 Dec 1887
Birth of William Peter Richards in Cornwall, Vermont, USA
Cornwall, Vermont, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
William Peter Richards resided here in Cornwall town, Addison, Vermont
Cornwall town, Addison, Vermont
1910
1910
Age 23
William Peter Richards resided here in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
1920
1920
Age 33
William Peter Richards resided here in Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
1930
1930
Age 43
William Peter Richards resided here in Barnard, Windsor, Vermont
Barnard, Windsor, Vermont
1948
29 Feb 1948
Age 61
Death of William Peter Richards in White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, USA
White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Cornwall, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Windsor , Vermont.
    [2] Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01924; Roll Number: S-30853; Archive Number: M-2051175
    [3] Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008
    [4] Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01778; Roll Number: S-31213; Archive Number: M-2023875
    [5] Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: T625_1870; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: .
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Addison County, Vermont; Roll: 1984059; Draft Board: 0.
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: T623_1689; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4.
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [11] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cornwall town, Addison, Vermont
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: T623_1689; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 4.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cornwall, Addison, Vermont; Roll: T625_1870; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 5; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Barnard, Windsor, Vermont; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Addison, Vermont
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Addison County, Vermont; Roll: 1984059; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermont, United States
    Record Source: Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2008

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: White River Junction, Vermont
    Record Source: Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01778; Roll Number: S-31213; Archive Number: M-2023875

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Windsor, Vermont
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: Windsor , Vermont.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1948
    Event Place: White River Junction, Windsor, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008, Vermont State Archives and Records Administration; Montpelier, Vermont; Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; User Box Number: PR-01778; Roll Number: S-31213; Archive Number: M-2023875
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eden, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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