FAMILIES Q-U: RICHARDSON ~ Lawrence Richardson
Lawrence Richardson
Husband and wife, Lawrence Richardson and Stella (Howe) Richardson are the "Pioneers" of the Richardson branch of the Darrtown Family Tree.
Lawrence and Stella established their Milford Township home at 2680 Harris Road, during the 1951. Lawrence and Stella lived in Wayne Township, prior to moving to the Harris Road farm, according to the Federal Census of 1930 and 1940.
Lawrence and Stella Richardson had seven children: Paul, Earl, LaVerna, Larry, Kenny, Harold, and Mary Ellen. Paul, Earl, and LaVerna were married, when Lawrence and Stella moved to Harris Rd.
The Larry Richardson Family
Deanna (Lemmons) Richardson, wife of Larry Richardson - the middle child of Lawrence and Stella Richardson - contributed the images that appear below. Deanna also contributed two narratives related to Larry's family (the Richardsons) and to her family (the Lemmons). To access Deanna's narratives, click the following links:
ABOVE: Larry and Deanna ... from dating to high school graduation.
ABOVE: Larry and Deanna ...
wedding day!
ABOVE: Larry Jr. and Brenda Richardson at the Wright rental home at the corner of 177 and Darrtown Road.
ABOVE: (L-R) Kenny Russell Jr., Brenda Richardson, Larry Richardson Jr., Sherry Quick, and her sister. Photo taken in Ken and Carolyn Russell's back yard - which connected with other yards between West and Walnut streets.
ABOVE: (L-R) Mark, Larry Jr., Larry Sr., Brenda, and Matthew. The family dog was named Trundra. Deanna (Lemmons) Richardson - behind the camera- reported this photo was taken at their home on West St. in Darrtown.
ABOVE: The Larry Richardson family in September 1969. L-R: Larry and Deanna Richardson, with Brenda, Mark, and Larry, Jr.
ABOVE (L-R) Larry Richardson and children, Brenda, Mark, Matthew, and Larry Jr.
ABOVE: Brenda Richardson and Linda Byrd played ball with the Red's Kittens. Al Byrd and Larry Richardson were their coaches. This picture was taken at the Edot Ball Park in Darrtown.
ABOVE (L-R): Mark, Matthew, Larry Jr., Brenda Richadson and their hunting dog. Picture was taken at our home at 1560 Scott Rd. A day on the farm when we would enjoy the snow and family.
ABOVE Matthew Richardson with Harold Pate who was his ball coach and also his great uncle. This picture was taken at the Edot Ball Park in Darrtown.
ABOVE: Mark and Matthew Richardson - when they did summer work for Milford Township.
ABOVE: This picture was taken at Lawrence and Stella Richardson's residence at 1504 Scott Rd. Larry and his mom, Stella Richardson are pictured. The horse and cart came out to the farm when my grandfather, John Lemmons was forced to get rid of Buddy. Buddy brought lots of fun to many members of the family.
ABOVE: Petty Officer 3rd Class, Mark L. Richardson. Mark served in the United States Coast Guard from 1986-1991.
ABOVE: The Larry Richardson Family
ABOVE: Larry and Deanna Richardson sheering sheep at their 1560 Scott Rd. location. Larry has always had a big interest in sheep. Keeping a flock on the place is important to him. Deanna met Larry while he was working with his sheep at the Butler County Fair. He has never given it up.
ABOVE: The Larry Richardson home on Scott Rd.
ABOVE: Larry and Deanna Richardson
ABOVE: The Larry Richardson Family
