Robert Richerson and Frances Isabelle Richerson

Robert Richerson was born 6 December 1876 in Dallas County, Missouri. I have a lot of Missouri roots on both of my parents' sides of the family. I wonder not only what took so many people to Missouri, but also what kept people living there.

Robert was the ninth (or 10th) of 11 children born to James Washington Richerson and Arena Burselia Bowman.

Clipping from 1900 census showing the newlyweds living with Robert's parents

I only have 10 children so far for Arena, and according to this census, it looks like she had one die early. I haven't found the name of this child yet.

He married Frances Isabelle Skaggs on 3 November 1899 in Dallas County, Missouri.

Robert and Isabelle had the following children:

Clipping from 1910 census

Here's a clearer list of the names of the kids:

• William Parker Richerson
• Thomas Arthur Richerson
• James Dolan Richerson
• Irene F Richerson
• Edna Florence Richerson

Robert and Isabelle led a relatively uneventful life. They lived in the same town almost their entire married life, and they seemed to be simple farmers. Since they lived in the 1900's mostly, there are no agriculture censuses for me to check online to see what they may have farmed. I wish I knew more about this family. I think a trip to Missouri is in order to get a better grasp on them and their circumstances.

Sources:

• 1900 Washington, Dallas County, Missouri U.S. Federal Census (accessed on Ancestry)
• 1910 Washington, Dallas County, Missouri U.S. Federal Census (accessed on Ancestry)
• 1920 Washington, Dallas County, Missouri U.S. Federal Census (accessed on Ancestry)
• 1930 Washington, Dallas County, Missouri U.S. Federal Census (accessed on Ancestry)
• 1940 South Benton, Dallas County, Missouri U.S. Federal Census (accessed on Ancestry)