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William Taft Richards 1908–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1908

Birth Location: Casey Co KY

Death Date: 28 Aug 1980

Death Location: Casey Co KY

Father: Oscar Richards

Mother: Etta Cummins

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William Taft Richards began in 1908 in Casey Co KY. In 1910, William Taft Richards resided in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, William Taft Richards resided in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA. William Taft Richards passed away in 1980 in Casey Co KY.

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Biography

  • The story of William Taft Richards began in 1908 in Casey Co KY.
  • In 1910, William Taft Richards resided in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, William Taft Richards resided in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Taft Richards passed away in 1980 in Casey Co KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oscar Richards
1883–1941
Birth Location: Casey Co KY
OR
Etta Cummins
1888–1953
Birth Location: Frey's Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Richards's Ancestors

Self
William Richards
1908–1980
Birth Place: Casey Co KY
Parents
Oscar Jasper Richards
1883–1941
Casey Co KY
Etta Cummins
1888–1953
Frey's Creek, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
George (Sheldon) Richards
1844–1926
Casey Co KY
Eliza (Louisa) Pemberton
1842–1907
Casey Co KY
Pleasant (Madison) Cummins
1848–1923
north Carolina
Sarah (E) Therman
1850–1932
Sparta, White, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James Richards
1818–1897
Martha Hill
1828–1929
Henry Pemberton
1808–
Rachel Green
1817–
Pleasant Cummins
1810–1891
Elizabeth Miles
1813–1880
Henry Thurman
1825–1860
Mary Taylor
1832–1907
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Richards
1782–1828
ANN SMITH
1791–1857
Henry Pemberton
1783–1860
Lydia Cockram
1785–1823
Robert Cummins
1754–1831
Mary Caswell
1765–1834
Eli Miles
1765–1860
Elizabeth Emlesson
1767–1860
Frederick Thurman
1804–1873
Jane Carnahan
1804–1849
Joshua Taylor
1800–
Sarah Kelsey
1807–1865

William Richards's Timeline

7 Records

1908
13 Jun 1908
Birth of William Taft Richards in Casey Co KY
Casey Co KY
1910
1910
Age 2
William Taft Richards resided here in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
William Taft Richards resided here in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
William Taft Richards resided here in Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
William Taft Richards resided here in Sh, Casey, Kentucky
Sh, Casey, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 32
William Taft Richards resided here in Casey, Kentucky, USA
Casey, Kentucky, USA
1980
28 Aug 1980
Age 72
Death of William Taft Richards in Casey Co KY
Casey Co KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1908
    Event Place: Casey Co KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1293; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 23-11
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 432
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 739.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T625_562; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 432

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big South Fork, Casey, Kentucky; Roll: 739; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 739.0; FHL microfilm: 2340474

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Casey, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1293; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 23-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Casey, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Casey, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1293; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 23-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1980
    Event Place: Casey Co KY
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