Elizabeth Richardson

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      Sex: F

AKA: Bessie

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: Abt 17 Jan 1917 - Louisiana, USA
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Parents

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         Father: Samuel James Richardson
         Mother: Edith Ophelia Bankston {FGID: 68860476}

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Charles W. Lemak
       Marriage: 

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Notes

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General:

Elizabeth called Bessie (married twice) no children of her own. Bessie raised sister Neivelle's daughter Charlene

Per 1930 US Census: 4/16/1930, Springfield Perant Ferry Road, Ward 6, Livingston Parish, Louisiana
James S. Richardson is the 39 year old white male head of household. He owns his family house on a farm, valued at $1,000. James is farmer on his truck farm. He is not a veteran. He was 21 years old when he married 18 year old Edith Richardson, who is now 36. Their children are James M. Richardson, 17 year old son and farmer; Lula M. Richardson, 15 year old daughter; Elizabeth Richardson, 13 year old daughter; Mary O. Richardson, 11 year old daughter; Cecil S. Richardson, 10 year old son; Georgia Richardson, 9 year old daughter; Edward Richardson, 6 year old son; Neverlee Richardson, 2 year 4 month old daughter. All the family members were born in Louisiana, as were their parents.
There are also 3 boarders, 24 year old Claborn Lee, farmer; 20 year old Becky J. Lee, berry packer; and 22 year old Alex E. Latil, farm laborer.

Marriage Notes (Charles W. Lemak)

Per State Times Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) 4/21/1966
Lemaks To Reside In Hammond
HAMMOND - Claiming interest is the wedding of Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Richardson of Springfield, and Mr. Charles W. Lemak, solemnized Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the rectory of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Officiating at the double-ring rites was the Rev. William G. Gaines, dean of the Greek Orthodox Catherdral Holy Trinity of New Orleans.
For her wedding, the bride chose a spring yellow raw silk ensemble, complemented with bone colored accessories and a corsage of green orchids.
She was attended by Mrs. Arthur Emery, who was attired in a turquoise ensemble complemented with a yellow orchid corsage. Mr. Louis M. Edwards served as best man. Following the ceremony a lunchoen was held at a private dining center.
Assisting in serving the wedding cake were Mrs. Richard Owens of Butte, daughter of the bride; Miss Charlene Lemak, daughter of the bridegroom, and Miss Brenda Stafford.
Following a wedding trip to Laguna Beach, Fla., the couple will reside at 201 Ellzey Street.