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.

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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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