Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam T. Richardson
Birth26 Jan 1867, Powell Co., Kentucky
Death13 Jan 1952, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialStanton Cemetery, Stanton, Powell Co., Kentucky
Marriageabt 1894, probably Powell Co., Kentucky
SpouseCaroline “Lina” Stephens
Birth5 Jan 1872, Powell Co., Kentucky
Death31 May 1942, Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialStanton Cemetery, Stanton, Powell Co., Kentucky
Children
SpouseDovie L. Phillips , 3C2R
SpouseBennie Oliver Jones
Birthabt 1911, Powell Co., Kentucky
SpouseHerbert Lambert
Notes for William T. Richardson
His death certificate records William T. Richardson, age 84 years 11 months 17 days, born 26 Jan 1867 in Powell Co., Ky, died 13 Jan 1952 in Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, widowed, occupation merchant general store, father James L. Richardson, mother’s maiden name Sallie Marmies (or Marmill), cause of death coronary occlusion, other significant conditions carcinoma of prostate, informant James Richardson, burial in Stanton Cem., Stanton, Ky.
Notes for Caroline “Lina” Stephens
Her death certificate records Lina Stephens Richardson, age 70 years 5 months 25 days, born 5 Jan 1872 in Powell Co., Kentucky, died 31 May 1942 at home in Clearfield, Rowan Co., Kentucky, married, wife of W. T. Richardson, age 75, father Luther Stephens, mother’s maiden name Jane Benningsfield, cause of death arteriosclerosis, mitral regurgitation & cronic nephritis due to usual cause, informant W. T. Richardson, Clearfield, Ky, burial in Stanton, Ky.
Census Notes for William T. & Caroline “Lina” (Family)
1900 census of Powell Co., Ky, Stanton precinct, enumerated 6 June, lists on p. 5A as family #86/88:
Richardson, William, 33, b. Jan 1867, farmer; Lina, wife, age and birthdate blank, married 6 years, mother of 3 children, 3 living; Burl, son, 5, b. Dec 1894; Venered, son, 3, b. Jan 1897; Virgel, son, 9/12, b. Sep 1899. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The next household is headed by Melvin Richardson age 22, probably a brother.
1910 census of Powell Co., Ky, Stanton precinct, (enumeration date blank), lists on p. 6B as family #81:
Richardson, William T., 43, farmer; Lina, wife, 38, first marriage for both, married 16 years, mother of 8 children, 7 living; Burrell, son, 15; Vennard, son, 13; Virgle, son, 10; Hellie, dau, 8; Ada, dau, 7; Lemmon, son, 3; Sherley, dau, 11/12. Park, Ollie, niece, 16. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Judging by the 1920 census, the daughter “Hellie” should be Hettie, and the “daughter” Sherley should be a son.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead preccinct, enumerated 20 Jan, lists on p. 8A as family #25:
Richardson, Wm. T., 52, farming; Lina, wife, 48; Virgle, son, 20; Hetta, dau, 18; Ada, dau, 16; Lemon, son, 15; Sherley, son, 10; Ivera, dau, 8; Ora, son, 5 3/12; Eva, dau, 3 4/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Richardson, William, 33, b. Jan 1867, farmer; Lina, wife, age and birthdate blank, married 6 years, mother of 3 children, 3 living; Burl, son, 5, b. Dec 1894; Venered, son, 3, b. Jan 1897; Virgel, son, 9/12, b. Sep 1899. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The next household is headed by Melvin Richardson age 22, probably a brother.
1910 census of Powell Co., Ky, Stanton precinct, (enumeration date blank), lists on p. 6B as family #81:
Richardson, William T., 43, farmer; Lina, wife, 38, first marriage for both, married 16 years, mother of 8 children, 7 living; Burrell, son, 15; Vennard, son, 13; Virgle, son, 10; Hellie, dau, 8; Ada, dau, 7; Lemmon, son, 3; Sherley, dau, 11/12. Park, Ollie, niece, 16. All born Ky Ky Ky.
Judging by the 1920 census, the daughter “Hellie” should be Hettie, and the “daughter” Sherley should be a son.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Morehead preccinct, enumerated 20 Jan, lists on p. 8A as family #25:
Richardson, Wm. T., 52, farming; Lina, wife, 48; Virgle, son, 20; Hetta, dau, 18; Ada, dau, 16; Lemon, son, 15; Sherley, son, 10; Ivera, dau, 8; Ora, son, 5 3/12; Eva, dau, 3 4/12. All born Ky Ky Ky.
