Dewey John Richardson
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1898 - Springfield, Livingston, Louisiana, United States
Christening:
Death: 5 Sep 1956 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA ( at age 58)
Burial: 7 Sep 1956 - Carter Cemetery, Springfield, Livingston, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 67682408
Parents
Father: Russell Roderick Richardson
Mother: Lula Luvella Singletary
Spouses and Children
1. *Mamie Catherine DecklemanFind A Grave ID: 201063376
Marriage: Oct 1932 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameDewey John Richardson
GenderMale
Marriage DateOct 1932
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseMamie Catherine Deckelmann
Gender Female
Children:
1. Rodney Richardson
2. Elwood John Richardson {Find A Grave ID: 189246962}
3. Warren Ronald Richardson {Find A Grave ID: 201065858}
Notes
General:
Per 1900 US Census for Ward 6 in Livingston Parish, LA
Head of household is 52 year old white male Rand Richardson, born in Louisiana May 1848. His parents were Louisiana born also. He is a farmer, owns his own farm, speaks English and can read and write. His wife, Lula L 45, born May 1855 in Louisiana as were her parents, keeps house. She has had 12 children, all alive and living at home -
Son, Edmund O, born Dec 1873 in Louisiana is 26, and is a farm laborer
Son, Isaac S, born March 1875 in Louisiana is 25, and is a farm laborer.
Son, Russel R, born January 1877 in Louisiana is 23, and is a farm laborer.
Daughter, Rowena R, born July 1880 in Louisiana, is 19, and is a house keeper.
Daughter, Luvella L, born Mar 1883 in Louisiana, is 17, and is a house keeper.
Daughter, Sallie O, born April 1884 in Louisiana, is 16, and is a house keeper.
Daughter, Ada Z, born May 1886 in Louisiana, is 13, and is a house keeper.
Son, Lemuel D, born April 1888 in Louisiana, is 12, and is a form laborer.
Son, Samuel, born April 1891 in Louisiana, is 9.
Daughter, Ruth, born January 1893 in Louisiana, is 7.
Daughter, Florence, born Dec 1896 in Louisiana, is 5.
Son, Dewey, born March 1898 in Louisiana, is 2.
Per 1910 US Census: 4/20/1910, Rome Frez Road, Ward 6, Livingston Parsh, Louisiana
Head of household is 61 year old white male Russel Richardson, a farmer on a general farm. Born in Louisiana, as were his parents, Russel has been married for 38 years to 55 year old Lula L. Richardson, who was born in Louisiana, her father in South Carolina, her mother in Louisiana. Lula has had 12 children, all still living. Lula is also a farmer, as is their son, Samuel J., 19 and single. Their other children are 17 year old daughter Ruth, 14 year old daughter Florence, 12 year old son Dewey, 23 year old daughter Sarah O. Stafford (a widow), 3 year old granddaughter Ruby Stafford, 2 year old grandson John R. Stafford, and 3 month old grandson Ernest S. Stafford. All the children were born in Louisiana.
Per WWI Draft Registration 9/12/1918
Dewey Richardson is 20 years old, born May 12, 1898. A white native born citizen, he lives in Springfield, La. His nearest relative is Lula Richardson, Springfield, La. Dewey works as a farmer for R. R. Richardson of Springfield, LA. Dewey is described as mrdium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.
Per 1930 US Census 4/19/1930 3253 General Taylor, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
George E. Harrison is the 52 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $6,000, and a radio set. He was born in Minnesota, his father in Sweden, his mother in Minnesota. He works of his own account as a building contractor, and is not a veteran. His wife, 50 year old Rowena Harrison, was born in Louisiana, as were her parents. Age at first marriage was 32 for George and 30 for Rowena. They have 4 children, all born in Louisiana and attending school. Rowena Harrison is their 19 year old daughter. Mary Harrison is their 18 year old daughter. Mathilda Harrison is their 12 year old daughter. Charles Harrison is their 10 year old son. Also living with them is Dewey Richardson, 28, single, born in Louisiana, as were his parents, works as a driver for a laundry wagon, and is not a veteran.
Per New Orleans Arrest Book 5/9/1932
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., New Orleans Police Department Arrest Books, 1881-1931
NameDewey Richardson
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Age33
Birth Dateabt 1899
Arrest LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Admission Date9 May 1932
ChargeWanted on on Attachment From 2nd Recordere
Per 1940 US Census 4/9/1940 4116 Marengo St., New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Dewy J. Richardson is the 42 year old white male head of household, married, owns his home which is valued at $3,700. Born in Louisiana, he lived in the same house in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works as a driver for a laundry. He has 2 sons, both born in Louisiana. They are 3 year old Rodney Richardson and 1 year old Elwood Richardson.
Per WWII Draft Registration 2/1 6/1942
Dewey John Richardson is 43 years old, born May 12, 1898 in Springfield, Louisiana. He resides at 4116 S. Roberson St., New Orleans, La., and his phone number is New Orleans Ch 7763. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Harrison, 3233 Gen. Taylor. Dewey works for Earl Riggs of Loyal Laundry, 2358 Magazine St., New Orleans, La. Dewey is described as white race, 5' 10˝" tall, 172 lbs., gray eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion. He has a small scar on his right wrist.
Per 1950 US Census 4/1/1950 100 Vincent St., Jefferson parish, Louisiana
Dewey Richardson is the 52 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, as was all members of this household. He works as a saleman for a laundry, and worked 48 hoours last week. His wife is 45 year old Mamie Richardson, who keeps house. They have 3 sons, 13 year old Rodney Richardson, 11 year old Elwood Richardson, and 7 year old Warren Richardson. Additional info on Elwood, educated through 5th grade
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) September 6, 1956 Page 2
RICHARDSON\emdash On Wednesday, September 5, 1956. at 5 o'clock p.m., DEWEY JOHN RICHARDSON, beloved husband of Mamie C. Deckelman: father of Rodney D. Elwood and Warren E. Richardson: brother of Sam Richardson and Mrs. Ruth Shandor of Springhill, La., L. D. Richardson of East St. Louis, Ill. and Mrs. C. C. Mack of Doyle, La., and the late Edmond, Russell, and Isaac Richardson, Mrs. Rowena Harrison, Mrs. Lunella Lobell, Mrs. Ada Anthon and Mrs. Sally Stafford.
Relatives and friends of the family, also Holy Name Society of St Francis of Xavier church, Archbishop Shaw Council No. 2878 Knights of Columbus, St. Margaret's Daughters, St. Aloysius Athletic Association, St. Aloysius Mothers Club and employes of Chalmette Laundry, are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place on Friday morning, September 7, 1956, at 9 o'clock from the House of Bultman, St. Charles avenue at Louisiana avenue. Requiem mass at St. Francis of Xavier church, 448 Metairie road.
The body will be taken to Hammond, La., for graveside services at Carter's cemetery, Springfield, La. at 3 o'clock p. m.
Per Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
NameDewey John Richardson
Age58
Birth Yearabt 1898
Death Date5 Sep 1956
Death PlaceOrleans, Louisiana, USA
Carter Cemetary
Plot 164 Dewey John Richardson
May 12, 1898 - Sept. 5, 1956
Per Findagrave
Dewey John Richardson
Birth 12 May 1898
Death 5 Sep 1956 (aged 58)
Burial Carter Cemetery Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA
Memorial ID 67682408