Obituary of NATHAN RICHARDSON, LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

Copied and Submitted by: Doug McBroom, 15520 Swan Lake Blvd., Gulfport, MS 
39503

From The Jena Times - Olla Tullos Signal; Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.  
Microfilm at the LaSalle Parish Library located in Jena, LaSalle Parish, La.

Many Thanks to The Times - Signal and to the LaSalle Parish Library for 
allowing the following to be added to the Archives.





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Date:   February 17, 1949

Headline:  Aged Negro Burned to Death on Routon Route

Nathan Richardson, aged about 70, burned to death at 3:30 this afternoon, 
Thursday, when his home was completely destroyed by fire.

Anthony Richardson, a nephew, and Anthony's wife who resided with the old 
Negro, who is well-known in this vicinity, told sheriff's officers Nathan had 
a "spell" this morning but apparently recovered.  They were not at the home 
when the tragedy occurred.

Neighbors rushing to the scene when smoke and fire were noticed but were 
unable to get inside.  The Negro's body was found near the fireplace.