William Thomas Richardson
- Born: 1888, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
- Died: 30 Aug 1914, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England aged 26
- Buried: 31 Aug 1914, East End Baptist Church, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England
 Cause of his death was Injuries Sustained From Falling Off of a Horse.
Research Information:
William Thomas Richardson's headstone is inscribed with the following:
"In loving memory of William Thomas fourth beloved son of George T. and Edith Elizabeth Richardson who deid suddenly. August 30, 1914 aged 26 years."
(headstone inscription courtesy of Kim Russell - Jan. 2008)
Medical Information:
On August 29, 1914, while working for his brother George S. Richardson, he had taken a dead horse to Elstow and on returning to Cranfield (via Wootton) he fell from the horse and cart at about 8:30 p.m.
He was found shortly afterwards and brought home to Cranfield (he was still living at home with his parents) by his cousin Arthur. William was being tended to by his Father through the night, but sadly he died the following morning.
He was buried at the East End Baptist Church on August 31, 1914 by Coroner's order.
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