| Name |
Elijah Allen Rich [1, 2] |
| Suffix |
Sr. |
| Nickname |
Lige |
| Birth |
27 May 1880 |
, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA  [3] |
| Census: Federal |
7 Jun 1880 |
, Lower Spring Creek, Decatur County, Georgia, USA [4] |
- 1) Augustus M. Rich, head, white male age 43, farmer, born in GA, parents born in GA
2) Malinda Rich, wife, white female age 35, keeps house, born in GA, parents born in SC
3) Josiah Rich, son, single white male age 8, born in GA, cannot read or write
4) Mary I. Rich, daughter, single white female age 6, born in GA, cannot read or write
5) Maleria Rich, son, single white male age 4, born in GA
6) Elijah A. Rich, son, single white male age 1 month, born in GA
|
| Census: Federal |
15 Apr 1910 |
, Graceville, Jackson County, Florida, USA [5] |
- 1) Elija Rich, head, white male age 29, married 12 years, born in GA, parents born in GA, barber, barber shop, pays rent
2) Ida Rich, wife, white female age 29, mother of 8, 4 living, born in GA, parents born in GA
3) Mattie Lou Rich, daughter, white female age 8, born in GA, attended school
4) Emory Rich, son, white male age 7, born in GA, attended school
5) Winnie Ree Rich, daughter, white female age 5, born in GA
6) Baby Rich, son, white male age 1 10/12, born in GA
|
| World War I |
12 Sep 1918 |
, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA [6] |
- Name: Elijah Allen Rich
Address: R. A., Bainbridge, GA
Age & Date of Birth: 38; May 27, 1880
Race: white
US Citizen: Natural born
Place of Birth: Bainbridge, GA
Occupation: farmer
Nearest Living Relative: wife, Ida Rich, R. A., Bainbridge, GA
Marital Status: Married
Race: Caucasian
Prior Military Service: None
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brownish
Loss of Limbs: No
Date of Registration: 12 Sep 1918
|
| Census: Federal |
2 Feb 1920 |
, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA [7] |
- 1) E. A. Rich, head, white male age 39, born in GA, drives a tractor, rents a farm
2) Ida Rich, wife, white female age 38, born in GA, parents born in GA
3) Emory Rich, son, single white male age 17, born in GA, attended school
4) Everett Rich, son, single white male age 11, born in GA, attended school
5) Infant Rich, daughter, single white female age 2 months, born in GA
|
| Census: Federal |
10 Apr 1930 |
Fleming Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA [8] |
- 1) Elijah Rich, head, white male age 49, married at 42, born in GA, parents born in GA, grocery store clerk, rents a house
2) Bennie Rich, wife, white female age 29, married at 22, born in GA, parents born in GA
3) Irene Rich, daughter, single white female age 10, born in GA, attended school
4) Ida B. Rich, daughter, single white female age 5, born in GA
5) Minnie Lee Rich, daughter, single white female age 4, born in GA
6) Willie P. Rich, son, single white male age 2, born in GA
|
| Death |
6 Dec 1936 |
, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA [3, 9] |
| Burial |
7 Dec 1936 |
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA [3] |
| Obituary |
10 Dec 1936 |
The Post-Searchlight (newspaper)-301 North Crawford Street, Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA [10] |
- Funeral Services Held Monday for Elijah Rich
Funeral services were held Monday morning for Elijah Rich, age 56, who died Sunday, December 5th [Note: Sunday was actually on the 6th] at his home.
The deceased who is well known in Bainbridge, and Decatur county, having been employed in the county court house, is survived by his wife, Bennie Rich, seven daughters, Mrs. Mattie Lou Parker, of Orlando, Fla.; Misses Irene, Ida Bell, Annie Lee, Willie Pearl, Frances and Mary Jane; Also three sons survive him. Emory, Everett, and Elijah, Jr.
The services were conducted by Rev. J. F. Matthews, being assisted by Rev. H. W. Sullivan, at the Bethel church. Interment following in the Bethel Cemetery.
The following served as active pall bearers: Messrs. A. Pyle, W. T. Ward, W. F. Emanuel, Idus Lynn, Ben Eason, and H. F. Hart. Honorary pallbearers were: Messrs. A. E. Smith, J. H. Emanuel, H. J. Rhames, W. M. Griffin, J. R. Lynn, W. F. Dennard, Ben Kirbo and J. M. Valentine. Player Funeral Home in charge.
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| Occupation |
grocery store clerk |
| Person ID |
I962 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
24 Aug 2023 |
| Family 1 |
Ida Frances McCann, b. 8 Sep 1881, , Boykin, Miller County, Georgia, USA d. 6 Jul 1921, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 39 years) |
| Marriage |
27 Aug 1897 |
, , Decatur County, Georgia, USA [1, 12] |
| Children |
| | 1. Mattie Lou Rich, b. 16 Nov 1900, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. Yes, date unknown [Father: natural] |
| + | 2. Emory M. Rich, b. 17 Apr 1902, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 22 Jul 1996, , Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 94 years) [Father: natural] |
| | 3. Winnie Rea Rich, b. 1904, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 1910, , Graceville, Jackson County, Florida, USA (Age 6 years) [Father: natural] |
| | 4. Everett Sam Rich, b. 13 Jun 1908, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 26 Jan 1976, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA (Age 67 years) [Father: natural] |
| + | 5. Irene Rich, b. 21 Jan 1920, , , Decatur County, Georgia, USA d. 2 Aug 1998, , Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA (Age 78 years) [Father: natural] |
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| Family ID |
F371 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
13 Dec 2005 |
1880 - 1936 (56 years)
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
: County/Shire
: State/Province
: Country
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