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Origin of Richard Total Records: 6  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: 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 Submitted by: 12/4/2008 7:44 PM Page 1 of 1

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