Josiah and Lucretia (Melvin) Richhart, 7 North 54 West
LUCRETIA'S FAMILY
In 1856 Lucas County Iowa, Andrew Melvin is farming, 34,
born in North Carolina, Nancy 33 Kentucky, Jane 15,
Franklin 11, and Henry 10 born in Illinois.
Elizabeth 7, Mann 6, Marrion 3, and Lucrecy nine months, all four born in IOwa.
In 1870 Ringgold County, Iowa Andrew J. "Melvine"
is 52,
Nancy Melvine
48
Kentucky,
Nancy A. Melvine
19
Iowa,
Miles M. Melvine
17
Iowa,
Lacrece Melvine
15
Iowa,
James M. Melvine
11
Missouri, and
Hannah G. Melvine
6
Iowa.
Andrew Jackson Melvin
BIRTH
22 Aug 1820
North Carolina,
DEATH
10 Dec 1902
Hopeville Cemetery
Hopeville, Clarke County, Iowa,
PLOT
east #12-43
MEMORIAL ID
23998591.
Nancy Ann VanMeter Melvin
BIRTH
Feb 1822
Kentucky,
DEATH
2 May 1904
Ellston, Ringgold County, Iowa,
BURIAL
Hopeville Cemetery
Hopeville, Clarke County, Iowa,
MEMORIAL ID
248188996.
JOSIAH'S FAMILY
John Richhart and Sarah Funk married on 7 Feb 1836 in Elkhart County, Indiana.
In 1850 Koskuskio County, Indiana,
John Richhart is 35,
Hester Ann Richhart 21,
Dricilla Richhart
11,
George Richhart
6,
Elizabeth Richhart
3,
Cynthia A. Richhart
3, and
Sarah J. Breedy
3.
In 1860 Decatur County, Iowa,
Jacob Headle is 28,
Hester Headle
30,
Jacob Headle
1,
Sarah Brady
13,
Mary Richheart 8, and
Josiah Richheart
6.
Hester Ann 'Hattie' Palmer Anderson
BIRTH
7 Sep 1828
DEATH
1913
BURIAL
Wheelis Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa,
MEMORIAL ID
152786818,
"Married Thomas Brady, 31 Aug 1845 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana. They had 1 child, Sarah Jane Brady
After his death in 1849 she married John Richhart, 24 Mar 1850 in Elkhart, Elkhart County, Indiana. To this marriage was born 2 children, Josiah R. and Mary Ellen Richardt.
John, her husband, passes away 1859 and she marries Jacob Verbeck Headlee, 15 Oct 1859 in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. To this marriage was born 2 children, Martha Elizabeth and Jacob Headlee.
Her husband, Jacob, passes away 1862. She then marries Aaron Kennedy, 09 Jun 1864 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa. In the census records they said "Canada" & "Canady" was their last name. To this marriage was born 1 child, James Lincoln Kennedy. In 1870, Aaron Kennedy, isn't with his family and they are living with her parents in Richland Twp., Decatur County, Iowa. On the 6th of June, 1877 she marries Ezekiel Anderson in Decatur City, Decatur County, Iowa. He passes away sometime after 1885.
"
JOSIAH AND LUCRETIA
In 1880 Decatur County, Iowa,
Josiah Richhart 25 is farming, born in Indiana,
Lucretia Richhart
25 Wife, and
Eva Richhart
5/12 Daughter.
March 1909 Sterling " D. B. Owen and Sarah Richhart, both of Merino, secured a license here Saturday, J. Richhart, father of the girl, giving his consent as she was under the legal age."
In 1910 Atwood precinct, Logan County,
J. R. "Richart" is farming, 56 born in Indiana, Lucretia 54 Iowa,
Ted (Benjamin) 27 Iowa,and Harry 23 Kansas.
Josiah claimed claimed a quarter in
section 34, 7N 54W in 1913.
April 1917 " Josiah Richart, et ux, to J. W. Eyestone. 146. W 1-2 of SE of SE and E 1-2 of SW of 34-7-54. "
August 1923 " Joe Richart of Antelope
Springs is visiting his son Ted Richart of
Weld county. "
Lucretia Melvin Richhart
BIRTH
23 May 1855
Iowa,
DEATH
20 Nov 1917
Merino, Logan County, Colorado,
BURIAL
Merino Cemetery
Logan County, Colorado,
PLOT
Block 1 Lot 7
MEMORIAL ID
90915874.
Josiah 'Joe' Richhart
BIRTH
15 Jan 1854
Indiana,
DEATH
17 Mar 1928
Merino, Logan County, Colorado,
BURIAL
Merino Cemetery
Logan County, Colorado,
PLOT
Block 1, Lot 8
MEMORIAL ID
143364471.
EVA
Eva Richart, daughter of J. Richhart and Melvin,
married John M. Smith on October 15, 1897 in
Decatur County, Iowa. He was the son of J. C. Smith and ELizabeth Bohall.
Lucretia (Melvin) Richhart 1855-1917 is buried in Merino, # 90915874.
"Wife of Josiah Richhart
Mother to Mariam Evalena (Smith) Richhart, Benjamin F (Ted) Richhart, Harry Jackson Richhart, Ethel Edna (Milstead) Richhart, and Sarah Ellen (Owens) Richhart
"
Josiah Richhart 1854-1928 is also buried in Merino, # 143364471.
Sarah Ellen (Richhart) Owens is also buried in Merino 1893-1920 # 90915942,
Her husband Daniel Bertes Owens 1880-1967 is buried in Akron, Colorado.
March 10, 1909 "D. B. Owen and Sarah Richhart, both of Merino, secured a license here Saturday, J. Richhart, father of the girl, giving his consent as she was under the legal age."
BENJAMIN
Benjamin F. Richhart
BIRTH
26 Mar 1882
DEATH
10 Jun 1946
BURIAL
Riverside Cemetery
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado,
MEMORIAL ID
54859656 .
Hazel Jackson Richhart
BIRTH
27 Dec 1900
DEATH
9 Jul 1981
BURIAL
Riverside Cemetery
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado,
MEMORIAL ID
54859675.
ETHEL
Ethel M. (Richart) Millstead is buried in Sterling 1891-1914 # 57990004,
spouse Samuel Fred Millstead, FindaGrave # 188701970l.
June 1916 "Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: S. F. Millstead, 28. and Miss Martha P. Donner, 19, both of Merino;"
HARRY
Harry J. Richhart married Madge L. Dilley on
26 Sep 1912 in Logan County, Colorado.
In 1930 Logan County,
Harry Richart is farming, 43,
Madge Richart
33 Wife,
George Richart
17 Son,
Elgin Richart
16 Son,
Ralph Richart
14 Son,
Norma Richart
2 Daughter, and
Marvel Richart
0 Daughter.
George Clifford Richart registered for WWII in Denver, living at 1202 Stout, born May 3, 1913 in Colorado. His reference was H.J. Richhart of Snyder, Colorado.
May 2, 1946 Burley, Idaho " A marriage license was issued on April 25 to Delton T. Mannon, 2L Denver, and Norma B. Richart, 18, Denever. The couple was married the same day by Rev. Leonard Clark, of the Methodist Church"
In 1950 Denver,
George C. Richbart is 37,
Lydia B. Richbart
35 Wife,
Joan B. Richbert
13 Daughter,
George Richbart
14 Son,
Lousiej Richbart
11 Daughter,
Janice Richbert
8 Daughter, and
Harry J. Richbart 64 Father is divorced.
Harry Jackson Richhart
BIRTH
1887
DEATH
1963
BURIAL
Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery
Thornton, Adams County, Colorado,
PLOT
Garden of Meditation
MEMORIAL ID
45162018.
In 1950 Arapahoe County, Colorado,
Elmer F. Hewitt is 54,
Louise L. Hewitt
51 Wife,
Walter Strauss
20 Son-in-law, and
Marvel L. Strauss 20 Daughter.
Madge L. Dilley Hewitt
BIRTH
19 Dec 1897
Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, USA
DEATH
10 Nov 1975
BURIAL
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA Show Map
PLOT
Section P, Site 3539
MEMORIAL ID
3351697.
Lydia B. Golgart and Geo. C. Richhart married 6 Apr 1934 in
Washington County, Colorado.
In 1940 Yuma County, Colorado,
George C. Richhart is farming, 27,
Lydia Richhart
24 Wife,
Joan Richhart
5 Daughter,
George Richhart
4 Son, and
Lois Jean Richhart
1 Daughter.
August 1940
George C. Richhart
BIRTH
3 May 1913
Merino, Colorado, USA
DEATH
22 Dec 1992
Dacono, Colorado, USA
BURIAL
Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery
Thornton, Colorado, USA
PLOT
Garden of Meditation
MEMORIAL ID
45235539 .
Lydia Bertha Golgart Richhart
BIRTH
27 Jan 1916
Holstein, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
DEATH
15 Jun 1996
Arvada, Colorado, USA
BURIAL
Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery
Thornton, Colorado, USA
PLOT
Garden of Meditation
MEMORIAL ID
45235540.
In 1950 Denver,
Ralph C. Richhart has a furniture repair shop, 34,
Violet E. Richhart
31 Wife,
Mabel L. Richhart
12 Daughter,
Dorothy M. Richhart
9 Daughter,
Betty A. Richhart
4 Daughter, and
Robert R. Richhart
1 Sau.
Violet Etta Kelley Richhart, born 20 Jan 1918 in Willard, Colorado to
Walter E. Kelley and Stella M. Brock, died April 1985.
February 21, 1933 Grand Island, Nebraska "Miss Beulah Ewing,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ewing of Wood River,
and Elgin Rlchhart, of Sterling, Colo., were married in
the court house at Grand Island by County Judge Paul N. Kirk last week.
The bride wore a dress of olive green. The couple were steaded by
the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ewing, as signatory witnesses.
Only members of the immediate famHy were present.
Mr. Rlchhart attended high school at Sterling, where he won
several football awards, and Miss Ewing attended Wood River
high school. For the present Mr. and Mrs. Rlchhart will reside with
the bride's parents at Wood River."
In 1940 Hall County, Nebraska,
Elgin Richhart is 26,
Beulah Richhart
26 Wife,
Gerald Richhart
5 Son, and
Harry Richhart
2 Son.
April 1991 Denver
May 19, 1999 Denver
SARAH
Sarah Ellen Richhart Owens
BIRTH
1893
DEATH
Feb 1920
Merino, Logan County, Colorado,
BURIAL
Merino Cemetery
Logan County, Colorado,
PLOT
Block 1, Lot 6
MEMORIAL ID
90915942.
Daniel Bertes Owens
BIRTH
1880
DEATH
1967
BURIAL
Akron Cemetery
Akron, Colorado,
PLOT
Bl. 5, Sec. 14, Lot 22, Sp. 5
MEMORIAL ID
75357655.
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