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Allen Taylor Caperton Richmond

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Allen Taylor Caperton Richmond

Birth
Fayette County, West Virginia, USA
Death
21 Apr 1920 (aged 77)
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
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A son of Samuel and Sarah "Sally" Cales Richmond.

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According to West Virginia Service Commission documents on file at the West Virginia Archives and History Library
Mr. Richmond served as a Private in the 184 Virginia Militia (Union) during the Civil War. His declared term of service was from December 20, 1861 to May 20, 1863.

Following his service in the 184 Virginia Militia he served as a Private in L. D. Garten's Independent Company the State Scouts for the county of Monroe (WV) organized on November 11, 1864.

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The Independent Herald, Thursday, April 29, 1920
Page 1, Column 4

DEATH OF MR. RICHMOND

Allen Richmond died at his home at Sandstone, Wednesday morning, April 21st, 1920, after an extended illness, due to the infirmities of his advanced age, having reached his 87th year.

Mr. Richmond was a member of the Methodist Church. He leaves six sons and three daughters, his wife having died twelve years ago. The sons are: Wheeler, of Montana, Wilson, of Wisconsin, and Sam, John, Webster and Walter Richmond of Sandstone. The daughters are: Mrs. Laura Wickline, of Mullens, Mrs. John Holland, of Green Sulphur, and Miss Cora Richmond of Sandstone.

The burial occurred Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Richmond cemetery, just across the river from Sandstone.

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Emails are welcomed from those with information to confirm, correct, or to enhance this memorial.
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A son of Samuel and Sarah "Sally" Cales Richmond.

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According to West Virginia Service Commission documents on file at the West Virginia Archives and History Library
Mr. Richmond served as a Private in the 184 Virginia Militia (Union) during the Civil War. His declared term of service was from December 20, 1861 to May 20, 1863.

Following his service in the 184 Virginia Militia he served as a Private in L. D. Garten's Independent Company the State Scouts for the county of Monroe (WV) organized on November 11, 1864.

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The Independent Herald, Thursday, April 29, 1920
Page 1, Column 4

DEATH OF MR. RICHMOND

Allen Richmond died at his home at Sandstone, Wednesday morning, April 21st, 1920, after an extended illness, due to the infirmities of his advanced age, having reached his 87th year.

Mr. Richmond was a member of the Methodist Church. He leaves six sons and three daughters, his wife having died twelve years ago. The sons are: Wheeler, of Montana, Wilson, of Wisconsin, and Sam, John, Webster and Walter Richmond of Sandstone. The daughters are: Mrs. Laura Wickline, of Mullens, Mrs. John Holland, of Green Sulphur, and Miss Cora Richmond of Sandstone.

The burial occurred Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Richmond cemetery, just across the river from Sandstone.

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Emails are welcomed from those with information to confirm, correct, or to enhance this memorial.
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