John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,2,3
M, b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941
Father | Walter R. Richard1 b. March 1, 1841, d. May 4, 1929 |
Mother | Cynthia Ann Rutrough1 b. June 10, 1845, d. November 24, 1927 |
John Solomon "Sol" Richards was buried at Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery, on hill behind 3741 Floyd Highway, N. (Rt. 221), Floyd Co., Virginia.2 He was born on May 1, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Mabel Clara Thurman, daughter of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on February 5, 1905 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 John Solomon "Sol" Richards died on October 19, 1941 at age 64.2
Family | Mabel Clara Thurman b. June 27, 1881 |
Marriage* | John Solomon "Sol" Richards married Mabel Clara Thurman, daughter of William Alexander Thurman and Olive Celestia Shank, on February 5, 1905 at Pizarro, Floyd Co., Virginia.1,3 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
- [S307] Mary Conner Williams, Rutrough-Whitlock Cemetery.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
Helena Constance Richards1
F, b. November 19, 1905, d. January 25, 1994
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,2 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,2 b. June 27, 1881 |
Helena Constance Richards was born on November 19, 1905 at Roanoke, Virginia.3,4 As of August 27, 1927,her married name was Gormican. She married Leo Michael Gormican on August 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 Helena Constance Richards died on January 25, 1994 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 88.3,4 She GORMICAN - Helena C., 88, a homemaker, died January 25, 1994, at Marion Community Hospital. A native of Roanoke, VA., Mrs. Gormican moved here 20 years ago from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church of Belleview. Survivors include her sons, John J. Gormican, Jacksonville, Michael L. Gormican and Edward D. Gormican, both of Madison, WI daughters Joanne McIntyre, Ft Lauderdale, Irene Vought, Lake City, Julia North, El Paso, TX, and Margaret Bockoras Summerfield; sisters, Mildred Reynolds, Summerfield and Marcella Carlin, Roanoke, 35 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. on February 1, 1994.4
Family | Leo Michael Gormican b. January 1, 1901, d. April 28, 1976 |
Marriage* | Helena Constance Richards married Leo Michael Gormican on August 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.5 |
Children |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Helena C. Gormican obituary in the Feb 1, 1994 edition.
- [S4356] Richards Bain Gordon, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25557513/person/1672571714
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S3348] Unknown record type, Florida, unknown record info.
Marie N. Richards1
F, b. circa 1908
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,2 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,2 b. June 27, 1881 |
Marie N. Richards was born circa 1908 at Virginia.1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Thomason.3 She married Lawrence Nugent Thomason circa 1928.3
Family | Lawrence Nugent Thomason b. July 14, 1907, d. June 1, 1983 |
Marriage* | Marie N. Richards married Lawrence Nugent Thomason circa 1928.3 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Warren Moody Richards1,2,3
M, b. September 4, 1909, d. November, 1976
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards4,1,2,5 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman4,1,2,5 b. June 27, 1881 |
His Social Security Number was 226-01-0464.6 Warren Moody Richards was born on September 4, 1909 at Virginia.4,6 He married Cornelia Beatrice Gordon on December 5, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 Warren Moody Richards died in November, 1976 at age 67.6
Family | Cornelia Beatrice Gordon b. December 22, 1914, d. October 9, 1997 |
Marriage* | Warren Moody Richards married Cornelia Beatrice Gordon on December 5, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Cornelia Gordon Richards obituary in the Oct 11, 1997 edition.
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Christine R. Patsel obituary in the Oct 22, 2017 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Clara Cornelia Otey obituary in the Dec 19, 1999 edition.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Tara Kim Louise Hill obituary in the Sep 17, 2009 edition.
- [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
John Talmadge Richards1,2,3
M, b. October 14, 1911, d. March 28, 1983
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,2,4 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,2,4 b. June 27, 1881 |
His Social Security Number was 230-05-0920.5 John Talmadge Richards married Teresa Iola McNeal, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson.6 John Talmadge Richards was born on October 14, 1911 at Virginia; The Florida death Index has a birth date of Oct 14, 1912.1,3,5,7 He died on March 28, 1983 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 71.3,7
Family | Teresa Iola McNeal b. June 28, 1916, d. July 27, 1984 |
Marriage* | John Talmadge Richards married Teresa Iola McNeal, daughter of James Montgomery McNeil and Olia Odoxie Sisson.6 |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S4356] Richards Bain Gordon, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25557513/person/1672571714
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
William Walter Richards1,2
M, b. January 28, 1914, d. September 26, 1992
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,3,2,4 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,3,2,4 b. June 27, 1881 |
His Social Security Number was 231-03-5953.5 William Walter Richards was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central, Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida.6 He married Willie Lorine Gordon.6 William Walter Richards was born on January 28, 1914 at Virginia.1,7,5 He died on September 26, 1992 at Broward Co., Florida, at age 78.7,5
Family | Willie Lorine Gordon b. April 28, 1924, d. April 17, 2009 |
Marriage* | William Walter Richards married Willie Lorine Gordon.6 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S4356] Richards Bain Gordon, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25557513/person/1672571714
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Douglass Alden Ames obituary in the Sep 24, 2006 edition.
Mildred Mae Richards1,2
F, b. May 17, 1916, d. February 26, 1999
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,3,4 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,3,4 b. June 27, 1881 |
Her Social Security Number was 261-44-9423.5 Her married name was Reynolds.6 Mildred Mae Richards married Earl C. Reynolds.6 Mildred Mae Richards was born on May 17, 1916 at Virginia.1,5 She died on February 26, 1999 at Ocala, Marion Co., Florida, at age 82.5
Family | Earl C. Reynolds |
Marriage* | Mildred Mae Richards married Earl C. Reynolds.6 |
Children |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S3348] Unknown record type, Florida, unknown record info.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Helena C. Gormican obituary in the Feb 1, 1994 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards1,2,3,4
M, b. November 7, 1918, d. March 2, 1975
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,5,4,6 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,5,4,6 b. June 27, 1881 |
His Social Security Number was 231-05-5605.7 Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards married Norma Vera Mae Germon.2,3 Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards was born on November 7, 1918 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7 He died on March 2, 1975 at Virginia at age 56.2
Family | Norma Vera Mae Germon b. May 4, 1927, d. September 17, 2007 |
Marriage* | Wilson Pershing "Pat" Richards married Norma Vera Mae Germon.2,3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
- [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Norma V. Richards obituary in the Sep 19, 2007 edition.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Marcella M. Richards1,2,3
F, b. December 28, 1920, d. December 20, 2012
Father | John Solomon "Sol" Richards1,2,3 b. May 1, 1877, d. October 19, 1941 |
Mother | Mabel Clara Thurman1,2,3 b. June 27, 1881 |
Her married name was Carlin.3 Marcella M. Richards married Charles Wendel "Chuck" Carlin.3 Marcella M. Richards was born on December 28, 1920 at Virginia.1,4 She died on December 20, 2012 at Virginia at age 91.4,3 She Marcella Richards Carlin, 90, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, John Solomon (Sol) Richards and Mabel Thurman Richards of Roanoke/Salem; her husband, Charles Wendel (Chuck) Carlin; four brothers, Moody, Talmadge, Bill, and Pat Richards; and three sisters, Helena Gormican, Mildred Reynolds, and Marie Thomason. Marcella is survived by her four children, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren: daughters, Karen C. Brooks, Atlanta, Ga., Lorie N. Carlin, Roanoke; two sons, David W. Carlin, San Antonio, Texas, Richard Mark Carlin and, wife, Karen, Roanoke; granddaughters Heather B. Winfield, husband, Jason, State College, Pa., Courtney C. Jimerson, husband, Greg, Frisco, Texas, and Brooke C. Trumbower, husband, David, Roanoke; great-grandchildren Holly and Jonah Winfield, Anthony, Lilah, and Zachary Jimerson, and Ty Trumbower. Marcella is also survived by her sister-in-law, Kathleen Carlin Kisabeth, and many nieces and nephews including Shirley Fisher, Brenda Williams, Margaret Bochoras, and Betty Lou King. Marcella graduated from Jefferson High School and National Business College. After marrying, she became a full-time homemaker until her children were grown. Marcella 's favorite hobbies included playing bridge, working in the yard with her flowers and being a member of a garden club. Marcella was a terrific cook, with desserts being her favorite. She loved all animals and enjoyed tending to the birds, squirrels, and rabbits in her yard. Marcella and husband Chuck were avid sports fans and once attended a unique Rose Bowl game on New Year's Day, 1942. Originally scheduled to be played in Pasadena, Calif., with cancellation imminent due to fear of a West Coast attack following the strike on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the game was moved to Durham, N.C. at Duke University's request. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be conducted on her birthday, Friday, December 28, at 1 p.m. at Colonial Presbyterian Church, 3550 Poplar Drive, Roanoke, by the Rev. Brent Williams. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to your favorite charity. The family wishes to thank the staff of South Roanoke Nursing home for their Care and Compassion. on December 27, 2012.3
Family | Charles Wendel "Chuck" Carlin |
Marriage* | Marcella M. Richards married Charles Wendel "Chuck" Carlin.3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Marcella Richards Carlin obituary in the Dec 27, 2012 edition.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
Leo Michael Gormican1
M, b. January 1, 1901, d. April 28, 1976
His Social Security Number was 267-24-0377.2 Leo Michael Gormican was born on January 1, 1901 at Indiana.2,1 He married Helena Constance Richards, daughter of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman, on August 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 Leo Michael Gormican died on April 28, 1976 at Alachua Co., Florida, at age 75.1
Family | Helena Constance Richards b. November 19, 1905, d. January 25, 1994 |
Marriage* | Leo Michael Gormican married Helena Constance Richards, daughter of John Solomon "Sol" Richards and Mabel Clara Thurman, on August 27, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 |
Children |
Citations
- [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
- [S4356] Richards Bain Gordon, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/25557513/person/1672571714
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Helena C. Gormican obituary in the Feb 1, 1994 edition.
- [S3348] Unknown record type, Florida, unknown record info.
John Joseph Gormican1,2,3,4,5
M, b. July 20, 1928, d. March 24, 2008
Father | Leo Michael Gormican1,2 b. January 1, 1901, d. April 28, 1976 |
Mother | Helena Constance Richards1,2,3 b. November 19, 1905, d. January 25, 1994 |
John Joseph Gormican married Joyce Unknown, daughter of Mai Unknown.6 John Joseph Gormican was born on July 20, 1928 at Miami, Dade Co., Florida.4,7 He married Mai Unknown on January 17, 1977 at Marion Co., Florida.4,5 John Joseph Gormican died on March 24, 2008 at Florida at age 79.4,7 He John J. Gormican, age 79, passed away Monday, March 24, 2008. He was born in Miami, FL and had lived in Clay County since 1981. He was a retired Chief in the US Navy, a member of the Fleet Reserve #91 and following his military career he was an aircraft mechanic traveling around the world. Survivors include his wife: Mai T. Gormican, 2 sons: Tuan A. and John Gormican, 2 daughters: Senh Kelley (John) and Constance Welinder (Mark), 2 brothers: Dennis and Michael Gormican, 4 sisters: Irene Vought, JoAnne McIntyre, Julie North and Margaret Bockoras, 5 grandchildren: John Patrick and David Mathew Kelley, Max, Shelby and Xavier Welinder and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Rd. Middleburg, FL with Father Edward Rooney as celebrant. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. on March 27, 2008.4
Family 1 | Joyce Unknown |
Marriage* | John Joseph Gormican married Joyce Unknown, daughter of Mai Unknown.6 |
Children |
Family 2 | Mai Unknown |
Marriage* | John Joseph Gormican married Mai Unknown on January 17, 1977 at Marion Co., Florida.4,5 |
Citations
- [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
- [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
- [S4354] South Florida Sun-Sentinel, From the Helena C. Gormican obituary in the Feb 1, 1994 edition.
- [S1789] Florida Times-Union, The, From the John J. Gormican obituary in the Mar 27, 2008 edition.
- [S1369] Florida Department of Health, Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 & 1927-2001.
- [S1238] Florida Department of Health, Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001.
- [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.