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Richard Origin and Immigration
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Origin: Joseph Richards born in Wales in 1826. He married Ann Thomas born in 1826 in Wales. They lived in PA, ME and TN. Their children were John, David, Joseph, William, Ann and Mary. They last lived in Oliver Springs, TN.
Surnames: Richards
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Origin of Richard, Meaning of Richard
Origin: I have been searching for my set of RICHARDSONS for awhile. Can't find a connection. Who can help? thanks...srp
Surnames: richardson
Submitted by: Sue Richardson Proffer
Origin of Richard, Meaning of Richard
Origin: Joseph Richards born in Wales in 1826. He married Ann Thomas born in 1826 in Wales. They lived in PA, ME and TN. Their children were John, David, Joseph, William, Ann and Mary. They last lived in Oliver Springs, TN.
Surnames: Richards
Submitted by: heather
Origin of Richard, Meaning of Richard
Origin: In Lancashire, and Westmorland, England
Surnames: RICHARDSON
Submitted by: Tracy
Origin of Richard, Meaning of Richard
Origin: I am tracing any family connected to James RICHARDS & Elizabeth Ann ??????. They had 7 or 8 children: James born 1855 Catherine born 1858 Elizabeth Jame born 1861 John born 1863 Caroline born 1866 William birn 1867 Thomas born 1869 Mary born ?????
Surnames: richards
Submitted by: Glynis Millett-Clay
Origin of Richard, Meaning of Richard
Origin: Comes from 'Ap Richard' meaning son of Richard.
Surnames: Pritchard, Ap Richard
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