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Submitted: 3/14/16 • Approved: 3/15/16 • Last Updated: 3/28/18 • R788937-G0-S3
1853 - 1933
REECE A. RICORD was born January 10, 1853, in Schuyler County, Missouri, being a son of William M. and Rebecca (Young) Ricord. He was married October 10, 1898, to Anna Gordon, daughter of Abel and Sarah Gordon. Mrs. Ricord was born April 17, 1870. They have three children: William M., born September 27, 1900; Alta May, September 14, 1903; Mabel Grace, March 31, 1907.
Mr. Ricord was reared on the farm in Scotland County, remaining with his parents till grown. After the death of his father, in 1878, he stayed at home, taking care of his mother and running the farm. He came to this county in 1884, spending about three years in various parts of the county. In 1892 he bought his present farm, adjoining the town of Clay, nine miles northeast of Kirksville. It contains 149 acres, well improved. He does general farming and stock raising. Mrs. Ricord is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
History of Adair County, 1911
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Page 767
Parents:
Rebecca Young Ricord (1816 - 1910)
Spouse:
Mary Ann Gordon Ricord (1870 - 1937)
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Sibling:
Reece Anderson Ricord (1853 - 1933)
William Madison Record (1858 - 1917)
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