Richard Claiborne Wilborne (abt. 1887 - 1926)

Born about 15 Apr 1887 in Virginia, United States

Husband of Lelia Ann (Britton) Wilborne — married 23 Nov 1910 in Halifax, Virginia, United States

Died 27 Jan 1926 at about age 38 in Halifax, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Richard Wilborne is a part of US Black heritage.

Richard was born about 1887 in Halifax County, Virginia. He was the son of James Edward Wilborn and Jenetta Gaines. He was raised in Roanoke, Halifax County where his father farmed. He married Lelia Britton in Halifax in 1910. In 1917 they were living in Halifax County with 3 children, and Richard was farming. He passed away in 1926. According to his death certificate he was buried in family ground.

Research Notes

Birth year varies in sources from 1895 to 1889. Using 1887 as that seems to best match marriage and draft registration.

Sources

• 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
  Year: 1900; Census Place: Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241712
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #71720437 (accessed 30 October 2021)
  Dick C Wilborn (15), single son, At School, in household of Ed J Wilborne (67) in Roanoke, Halifax, Virginia. Born in Virginia, USA.

• 1910 Marriage: "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940"
  Ancestry Record 60214 #552811 (accessed 30 October 2021)
  Rich'D Wilborne (23) marriage to Lelia A. V. Britton on 23 Nov 1910 in Halifax, Virginia. Birthplace Halifax Co.

• 1917 WWI Draft Registration: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
  Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Halifax County
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #33886930 (accessed 30 October 2021)
  Name: Richard Wilborne; Race: Black; Marital Status: Married; Birth Date: 15 Apr 1887; Birth Place: Virginia, USA; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: Clover; Residence Place: Halifax County, Virginia, USA; Physical Build: Medium; Height: Tall; Hair Color: Black; Eye Color: Black. Has wife and 3 children. Occupation: Farming.

• 1926 Deaths: "Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014"
  Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9278 #337699 (accessed 30 October 2021)
  Name: Richard C Wilburn; Gender: Male; Race: Black; Death Age: 37; Birth Date: 1889; Death Date: 27 Jan 1926; Death Place: Halifax, Virginia, USA; Registration Date: 27 Jan 1926; Father: Edward Wilburn; Mother: Jennett Jones; Certificate Number: 1926003454. Married. Burial in family ground.