Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of George RICHARDSON (176) & Margaret Mary “Maggie” BOWIE
334. Mary Maggie RICHARDSON (George7, James Case6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1). Born on 23 Jul 1883 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

1883 - born 23 July 1883, Dr. A. Maclaren, birth registered Aug 10 1883, registrar A.M. McEvoy; LHL microfilm MS929_60

- 1901 census of Canada - Ridgetown, Elgin, Ontario (now Chatham, Kent, Ontario, SW of London
(film says all could read, write and speak English):
Richardson George, M, Head, M Feb 14 1862, 39 (film says C of E, born in England, immigrated to Canada 1878)
Richardson Margaret M., F, Wife, S (!), Feb 18 1860, 41 (film says Scotch, Presb., born in O[ntario])
Richardson Mary M., F, Daughter, S, Jul 23 1883, 17
Richardsn James P., M, Son, S, Dec 31 1884, 16
Richardson John W., M., Son, S, Jun 8, 1886, 14, 6mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson George C., M, Son, S, Mar 9, 1889, 12, 9mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson Robert G., M, Son, S, Sep 9 1891, 9, 10mo in school (of last 12)

1911 - No longer living with parents in Ridgetown, ON.

1929 - Sept 9, listed as Mary Bomb of Leamington, Ontario, informant on her brother John’s death certificate.
Bef 1929 when Mary Maggie was 45, she married BOMB. Born ca 1880.
335. James Proctor RICHARDSON (George7, James Case6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1). Born on 31 Dec 1884 in Middlesex, Carador, ON, Canada. Occupation: Clerk. Religion: Presbyterian.

- 1884 - Dec 31 birth registered by father Geo. Richardson of lot 18, R2S Carador on Feb 5 1885, MS929_71, #020931. Father listed as cheesemaker, mother = Maggie Bowie, Roll MS929_71

- 1901 census of Canada - Ridgetown, Elgin, Ontario (now Chatham, Kent, Ontario, SW of London
( film says all could read, write and speak English):
Richardson George, M, Head, M Feb 14 1862, 39 (film says C of E, born in England, immigrated to Canada 1878)
Richardson Margaret M., F, Wife, S (!), Feb 18 1860, 41 (film says Scotch, Presb., born in O[ntario])
Richardson Mary M., F, Daughter, S, Jul 23 1883, 17
Richardsn James P., M, Son, S, Dec 31 1884, 16
Richardson John W., M., Son, S, Jun 8, 1886, 14, 6mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson George C., M, Son, S, Mar 9, 1889, 12, 9mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson Robert G., M, Son, S, Sep 9 1891, 9, 10mo in school (of last 12)

- 1911 - James P still single and living in parents household in Ridgetown, Kent East, Ontario; clerk

- 1915 Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952 [Registers for 1915 Wayne]
Name: James P Richardson
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Year: abt 1884
Birth Place: Canada
Marriage Date: 25 Aug 1915
Marriage Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Age: 31
Residence Place: Ridgetown, Can
Father: George
Mother: Margaret Barvie
Spouse: Rose E Williams
Record Number: 120923
Film: 126
Film Description: 1915 Wayne
Record No 120923, License Aug 24 1915,
James P Richardson 31, white, Ridgetown Can., b Canada, clerk, parents George & Margaret Borvie, not prev married
Rose E Williams, 21, white, Detroit Michagan, -, parents George and ?ema Crary, not prev married
Married Aug 25 1915 Detroit by Wm Atkins Rector; witnesses Harold Shaw, Detroit & Mrs Charlotte Shaw Detroit

- 1921 Canada census, living 35 McKeough Ave, Ward 5, Chatham City, Kent 93, Ontario - Jun 14
Name Age - owns single wood 6 room home; all Canada, English
James Proctor Richardson 37 - head, M, M, 37, Ont England Ont, Presby, Clerk, $1600
Rose Richardson 37 - wife, F, M, 37, USA, Ont, England, immig 1915, anglican none
Willard Richardson 3 - son, M, S, 3, Ont Ont Ont, anglican none
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 66; Census Place: Chatham (City), Kent, Ontario; Page Number: 20

- 1924 Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1963
Name: James P Richardson
Gender: Male
Age: 39
Nationality: English
Birth Date: abt 1885
Birth Place: Caradoc Ont
Arrival Date: 8 Nov 1924
Arrival Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Departure Contact: Father George Richardson
Arrival Contact: Brother-in-law Harold Shaw
Father: George Richardson
Image of Manifest card: Richardson, James P, 39yr 11mo, male, married, Dept Store Clerk, 5’ 113/4”, med complex, dk br hair, br eyes, Canadan English, born Caradoc ONT can read/write, $32.00 money. Last Canadian address: Chatham. Destination: Detroit Mich. Ticket paid for by self, never before in us. going to join brother-in law Harold Shaw, 2914 Ferry Pk, Detroit. INtend to remain perm. in US. Purpose: Reside, intent to becom US citizen. D&W [driver & wife] 63893.
Canadian contact: Fa - George Richardson, Leamington Ont.
Port of Detroit, Mich. 11-8-24 10am. [reverse of card mentions a Visa]
ALSO
- 1924 Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists, 1905-1963
Name: James P Richardson
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Nationality: English
Birth Date: abt 1886
Birth Place: Delaware Ont
Arrival Date: 20 Oct 1924
Arrival Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Departure Contact: Wife Rose
Arrival Contact: Brother-in-law H Shaw
Spouse: Rose [see image of different card]

- 1926 Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931
Name: James Proctor Richardson
Record Type: Declaration
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1884
Birth Place: Canada
Arrival Date: 8 Nov 1924
Arrival Place: Detroit, Michigan
Spouse: Rose Richardson
Declaration Number: 52594
James Proctor Richardson, 41, Collector, fair complexion, 5’ 11 3/4” tall, 170 lb, brown hair, brown eyes, no marks. Born Canada, 31 Dec 1884. Residence 2932 Wreford Ave, Detroit Michigan.
Emigrated from Windsor Canada via ferry.
Married to Rose Richardson who was born in Detroit Michigan US. Same residence.
Declaration signed by James Proctor Richardson, 29 Jan 1926

- 1928 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Proctor J Richardson
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1928
Street address: 82032 Wrcford AR
Residence Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Occupation: Collector
Spouse: Rose E Richardson
Publication Title: Detroit, Michigan, City Directory, 1928
Richardsoin Proctor J (Rose E) collr h2932 Wreford av

- 1931 U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995
Name: James Proctor Richardson
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1884
State: Michigan
Locality, Court: Detroit, District Court
Card image: 263. 52594 DEC / 66540 PET.
Richrdson, James Proctor / 11-27-31
12-31-1884 BD

RESEARCH NOTES:
- listed as James Trodd Richardson in FHL birth index, but microfilm image clearly states James Proctor Richardson
On 25 Aug 1915 when James Proctor was 30, he married Rose E WILLIAMS in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Born in 1884 in USA.
They had one child:
i.
(Living)
336. William John* RICHARDSON (George7, James Case6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1). Born on 8 Jun 1887 in Kent, Harwick, Ontario, Canada. William John* died in Hotel Dieu, Essex, Windsor, ON, Canada, on 6 Sep 1929; he was 42. Buried on 6 Sep 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Occupation: Clerk. Religion: Presbyterian.

1887 - born 8 June, birth registered 6 July 1887 by father George Richardson, cheesemaker. Mother listed as Maggie Baye. Roll MS929_82, #015108.

- 1901 census of Canada - Ridgetown, Elgin, Ontario (now Chatham, Kent, Ontario, SW of London
( film says all could read, write and speak English):
Richardson George, M, Head, M Feb 14 1862, 39 (film says C of E, born in England, immigrated to Canada 1878)
Richardson Margaret M., F, Wife, S (!), Feb 18 1860, 41 (film says Scotch, Presb., born in O[ntario])
Richardson Mary M., F, Daughter, S, Jul 23 1883, 17
Richardsn James P., M, Son, S, Dec 31 1884, 16
Richardson John W., M., Son, S, Jun 8, 1886, 14, 6mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson George C., M, Son, S, Mar 9, 1889, 12, 9mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson Robert G., M, Son, S, Sep 9 1891, 9, 10mo in school (of last 12)

- 1910 - Mar, crossed border to Detroit, Michigan, as per Border Crossing list or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission at the port of Detroit, Michigan. - listed as John Wm Richardson, of Ridgetown, single, age 22, final destination Detroit, next of kin father George Richardson of Ridgetown, ON, Canada

- 1911 - still single and living in parents household in Ridgetown, Kent East, Ontario; clerk

- 1919 - Jan 8, John William Richardson, clerk, born 8 Jun 1887, petitioned the Detroit District Court for US Naturalization

- 1929 - died Sept 6, age 42, 2 months, 22 days while at the Hotel Dieu, Windsor, from cerebral hemorrhage on Sept 2, - 1929 - attended by Dr. Trottier for 4 days until his death. Had lived in current residence for 4 days, in Ontario and in Canada for 22 years. Informant on death certificate was his sister Mary Bomb of Leamington, Ontario. #42394

RESEARCH NOTES:
- listed as married at time of death. Probably living in Detroit probably since 1909 (for 20 years) and was on a trip to Canada when he died; may have married in USA - didn’t find Ontario marriage record (quick search only)
337. George Surcumt RICHARDSON (George7, James Case6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1). Born on 9 Mar 1889 in Florence, Lambton, Ontario, Canada. Occupation: Clerk. Religion: Presbyterian.

- 1889 - rootsweb thread 1176850859 has him listed as George Surcumt Richardson, born 9 Mar 1889, Florence Ont, Lambton Co, son of George Richardson and Mary Margaret Bowie, Roll MS929_93

- 1901 census of Canada - Ridgetown, Elgin, Ontario (now Chatham, Kent, Ontario, SW of London
( film says all could read, write and speak English):
Richardson George, M, Head, M Feb 14 1862, 39 (film says C of E, born in England, immigrated to Canada 1878)
Richardson Margaret M., F, Wife, S (!), Feb 18 1860, 41 (film says Scotch, Presb., born in O[ntario])
Richardson Mary M., F, Daughter, S, Jul 23 1883, 17
Richardsn James P., M, Son, S, Dec 31 1884, 16
Richardson John W., M., Son, S, Jun 8, 1886, 14, 6mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson George C., M, Son, S, Mar 9, 1889, 12, 9mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson Robert G., M, Son, S, Sep 9 1891, 9, 10mo in school (of last 12)

- 1911 - still single and living in parents household in Ridgetown, Kent East, Ontario; clerk

RESEARCH NOTES:
- middle initial listed as S or C.
- could middle name be Sercombe? - grandmother’s maiden name
338. Gordon Robert* RICHARDSON (George7, James Case6, Henry Proctor5, Henry4, Henry3, Henry2, Richard1). Born on 9 Sep 1891 in Harwich, Kent, ON, Canada. Occupation: Laborer. Religion: Presbyterian.

- 1891 - Sept 9, born in Harwich, Kent, ON; birth not registered by mother Margaret Richardson until Jan 7, 1941 in Leamington, Essex, ON - rootsweb thread 1176850859 says Gordon Robert Richardson, son of George Richardson and Margaret Bowie, born 9 Sep 1891 in Harwich, Kent Co, Roll MS933_17, not registered until Jan 2 1941 in the Town of Leamington County Essex by mother Margaret Richardson.

- 1901 census of Canada - Ridgetown, Elgin, Ontario (now Chatham, Kent, Ontario, SW of London
( film says all could read, write and speak English):
Richardson George, M, Head, M Feb 14 1862, 39 (film says C of E, born in England, immigrated to Canada 1878)
Richardson Margaret M., F, Wife, S (!), Feb 18 1860, 41 (film says Scotch, Presb., born in O[ntario])
Richardson Mary M., F, Daughter, S, Jul 23 1883, 17
Richardsn James P., M, Son, S, Dec 31 1884, 16
Richardson John W., M., Son, S, Jun 8, 1886, 14, 6mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson George C., M, Son, S, Mar 9, 1889, 12, 9mo in school (of last 12)
Richardson Robert G., M, Son, S, Sep 9 1891, 9, 10mo in school (of last 12)

- 1911 - still single and living in parents household in Ridgetown, Kent East, Ontario, laborer
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