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Family HistoryFamily History - Richard Leidy


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Richard Leidy and his immediate family.



First Generation
1. Richard Leidy,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Richard married Hilda A. Howe (born 7 August 1926 in Michigan, the daughter of William Howe and Esther Leona Herman;1, 2, 3 Hilda died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien County, Michigan1).

  1. Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Hilda A. Leidy, died 21 July 1981 in Berrien, Berrien [County], Michigan, born 7 August 1926.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Michigan, Berrien County, Buchanan Township, Enumeration District 11-22, Sheet No. 5A, family of William Howe (23, U.S., laborer, auto egg factory, first married age 18); wife Esther Howe (21, Michigan, first married age 17); son Justine Howe (4 8/12, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (3 8/12, Michigan); son Robert Howe (2, Michigan); son Jack Howe (9/12, Michigan). They are living next door to Esther’s parents and several siblings.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, Enumeration District 11-63, Sheet No. 61A, family of William Howe (37, Russia, machinist, auto shop); wife Esther Howe (32, Michigan); daughter Hilda Howe (13, Michigan); Robert Howe (11, Michigan); Jack Howe (10, Michigan); Shirley Howe (8, Michigan); Raymond Howe (5, Michigan); Gordon Howe (1, Michigan); Ronald Howe (8/12, Michigan).