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William L Richards 1897 – 1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 August 1897

Birth Location: Wheal Hope Gwinear England

Death Date: 4 Oct 1987

Death Location: Temple City Los Angeles California USA

Father: William Richards

Mother: Bessie Shadford

Spouse(s): Anna Becker

Children(s):

Early life: William L Richards Jr arrived in Wheal Hope Gwinear England in 1897, born to William Richards and Bessie Shadford. Over time, William L Richards Jr formed a family with Anna Belle Becker. William L Richards Jr concluded life in Temple City Los Angeles California USA in 1987.

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William Richards
1871 – 1939
Birth Location: Camborne Cornwall England
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Bessie Shadford
1871 – 1950
Birth Location: Wheal Hope Gwinear England
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Spouses(s)

Anna Becker
1905 – 1990
Birth Location: Arizona Territory USA
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 12 August 1897
    Event Place: Wheal Hope Gwinear England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 4 Oct 1987
    Event Place: Temple City Los Angeles California USA
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