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Richard Harris RICE was born on 8 MAY 1868 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Film: 1001034; Index to births, early to 1900 New Hampshire. Registrar of Vital Statistics.) He appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 12 JUN 1900 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 25 APR 1910 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. He was also known as Harris R. Rice. Parents: Elisha W. RICE and Rosannah COLBY.

Spouse: Jennie S. FLANDERS. Richard Harris RICE and Jennie S. FLANDERS were married on 12 MAY 1900 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


Sally RICE was born on 22 APR 1818 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Silas RICE and Betsey COLBY.


Silas RICE was born about 1789.

Spouse: Betsey COLBY. Silas RICE and Betsey COLBY were married on 27 FEB 1810 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1001297; Marriage: Betsy COLBY, Date: 27 Feb 1810; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Avaline RICE, Levi RICE, Sally RICE, Hannah RICE, Catharine RICE, Silas RICE.


Silas RICE was born on 22 OCT 1824 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Parents: Silas RICE and Betsey COLBY.


Susan L. RICE was born in 1852 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 26 JUN 1860 in Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) Parents: George Washington RICE and Abigail COLBY.


Hannah RICH was born about 1785.

Spouse: Ephraim WENTWORTH. Ephraim WENTWORTH and Hannah RICH were married about 1803. Children were: Hannah WENTWORTH, Sarah Jane WENTWORTH.


Jane RICH was born in 1784. She died in 1869.

Spouse: Moses COLBY. Moses COLBY and Jane RICH were married on 27 JAN 1804 in Fairfax, Franklin County, Vermont. Children were: Cassius COLBY, Marcus Brutus COLBY, William George COLBY.


A. B. RICHARDS was born date unknown.

Spouse: Clarissa DAVIS. A. B. RICHARDS and Clarissa DAVIS were married date unknown.


Christina A. RICHARDS was born on 9 JUL 1841 in New Boston, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Daughter of Bartlett Richards and Jane Gregg. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Dunbarton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Bradford, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She died on 1 DEC 1920.

Spouse: Abram Putnam COLBY. Abram Putnam COLBY and Christina A. RICHARDS were married about 1869 in New Hampshire. Children were: Herbert O. COLBY, Lena M. COLBY.


Clarissa RICHARDS was born in 1810 in New York.

Spouse: Benjamin DAKE. Benjamin DAKE and Clarissa RICHARDS were married on 1 JUN 1845 in Barry, Barry County, Michigan.


Elsie Alice RICHARDS was born on 5 APR 1829 in Machias, Washington County, Maine. She died on 7 MAY 1919 at Tilton, Belknap County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Eastman Cemetery at Sunapee, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

Spouse: Philip FLANDERS. Philip FLANDERS and Elsie Alice RICHARDS were married about 1854. Children were: Franklin E. FLANDERS, Josie E. FLANDERS, Edwin Fortie FLANDERS.


Jennie L. RICHARDS was born on 21 SEP 1858 in Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Daughter of Thomas W. RICHARDS and Mary Jane Ferrin. She appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She died in 1931 at Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Hazen COLBY. Hazen COLBY and Jennie L. RICHARDS were married on 31 MAR 1886 in New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Hazen Age: 51 years, Marriage: Jennie L. RICHARDS Age: 27 years, Date: 31 Mar 1886; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.


Jennie Lavinia RICHARDS was born on 14 AUG 1857 in Kentucky. She appeared in the census in JUN 1880 in Henry, Ottawa County, Kansas. She appeared in the census on 2 JUN 1900 in Miles, Pawnee County, Nebraska. (living with daughter Winnie and family.) She appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Iliff, Logan County, Colorado. She appeared in the census on 2 JAN 1920 in Peetz, Logan County, Colorado. (living with daughter Winnie and her family.) She died on 20 MAY 1921. She was buried in the Burchard Cemetery at Burchard, Pawnee County, Nebraska

Spouse: Orlin Sylvanus COLBY. Orlin Sylvanus COLBY and Jennie Lavinia RICHARDS were married on 4 JUL 1877 in Kansas. Children were: Annie Laura COLBY, Winnie Belle COLBY, James Orlando COLBY, Claude George COLBY.


Jonathan RICHARDS has Ancestral File Number BJZJ-ZM.

Spouse: Mehitable CARTER. Jonathan RICHARDS and Mehitable CARTER were married on 28 MAY 1795.


Mary (Margaret) RICHARDS was born in 1651 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died on 8 DEC 1701. She has Ancestral File Number 2070-JJ.

Spouse: Richard CARTER/CATER. Richard CARTER/CATER and Mary (Margaret) RICHARDS were married on 6 APR 1672 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire. Children were: Richard CARTER, John CARTER, Mary CARTER, Samuel CARTER, Mary May CARTER [Twin], Edward CARTER.


Nancy RICHARDS was born about 1849.

Spouse: James Rodney FERSON. James Rodney FERSON and Nancy RICHARDS were married on 21 MAY 1868. Children were: Bell FERSON, Annie FERSON.


Obadiah RICHARDS was born in 1646 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. He died on 11 NOV 1702 at Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Parents: Thomas RICHARDS and Priscilla WAKEMAN.

Spouse: Hannah ANDREWS. Obadiah RICHARDS and Hannah ANDREWS were married in 1666 in Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut. Children were: Rachel RICHARDS.


Rachel RICHARDS was born on 6 MAY 1683 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. She died in MAY 1725 at Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Parents: Obadiah RICHARDS and Hannah ANDREWS.

Spouse: Jeremiah PECK. Jeremiah PECK and Rachel RICHARDS were married on 14 JUN 1704 in Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut. Children were: Joanna PECK.


Thomas RICHARDS was born in 1604. He died at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

Spouse: Priscilla WAKEMAN. Thomas RICHARDS and Priscilla WAKEMAN were married on 23 JAN 1629/30 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Children were: Obadiah RICHARDS.


Abbie M. RICHARDSON was born in JUL 1856 in Lisbon, Grafton County, New Hampshire. (Daughter of David S. RICHARDSON and Julia.) She appeared in the census in 1900 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Charles Frederick COLBY. Charles Frederick COLBY and Abbie M. RICHARDSON were married on 3 JAN 1885 in New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Charles F., Age: 37 years; Marriage: Addie M. RICHARDSON, Age: 26 years; Date: 03 Jan 1885; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Marion E. COLBY.


Caroline M. RICHARDSON was born in 1814 in New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1860 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census in 1870 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on 20 NOV 1882 at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: NEHGS, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910.)

Spouse: John L. COLBY. John L. COLBY and Caroline M. RICHARDSON were married about 1835. Children were: Eben R. COLBY, John L. COLBY, Daniel J. COLBY, George W. COLBY, Mary A. COLBY.


David RICHARDSON was born date unknown.

Spouse: Betsey BURBANK. David RICHARDSON and Betsey BURBANK were married date unknown. Children were: Sophia RICHARDSON.


Edward RICHARDSON was born date unknown. He has Ancestral File Number GDCK-N7.

Spouse: Anna BARTLETT. Edward RICHARDSON and Anna BARTLETT were married on 28 OCT 1673 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. (SOURCE: Early Vital Records of Essex County, Massachusetts to 1850 for Newbury.)


Eleazer Tying Fox RICHARDSON was born on 7 MAR 1787 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was buried on 11 MAY 1829. Of Boston, Massachusetts.

Spouse: Eliza Avery MESSENGER. Eleazer Tying Fox RICHARDSON and Eliza Avery MESSENGER were married about 1815. Children were: William Fox RICHARDSON.


Emma C. RICHARDSON was born in 1870. He died on 12 JAN 1884. Parents: John Q. RICHARDSON and Cordelia C. COLBY.


Frank RICHARDSON was born about 1855. He died young. Parents: John Q. RICHARDSON and Cordelia C. COLBY.


George W. RICHARDSON was born about 1862 in Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Ella J. MARTIN. George W. RICHARDSON and Ella J. MARTIN were married on 9 MAY 1896 in Francestown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.


Herbert Allen RICHARDSON was born about 1882.

Spouse: Florence Beuiah MILLIKEN. Herbert Allen RICHARDSON and Florence Beuiah MILLIKEN were married on 12 MAR 1908. Children were: Richard Colby RICHARDSON.


Irene (Lord) RICHARDSON died on 18 APR 1993 at Canterbury, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. She was born date unknown.

Spouse: Robert Lawrence COLBY. Robert Lawrence COLBY and Irene (Lord) RICHARDSON were married on 7 OCT 1940 in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.


John RICHARDSON was born date unknown.

Spouse: Mrs Elizabeth RICHARDSON. John RICHARDSON and Mrs Elizabeth RICHARDSON were married date unknown. Children were: Susanna RICHARDSON.


John Q. RICHARDSON was born on 11 MAY 1828 in Topsham, Orange County, Vermont. He died on 21 FEB 1916 at Elgin, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
John Q. Richardson, Elgin, is among the most substantial farmers of Wabasha county. His grandfather, Zachariah Richardson, was of English descent, and his father, Thomas S., was born in New Hampshire. Ruth J. Smith, who became the wife of the latter and the mother of this subject, was a daughter of John Smith-a soldier of the revolution and of the war of 1812-of Scotch descent, and was born in Vermont. John Q. Richardson was born in Topsham, Orange county, Vermont, May 11, 1828. Up to twenty years of age his life was spent on the home farm, attending the common school, and at this time he had taught one term. For some years he was engaged alternately-attending school and in teaching and other employments to earn money to educate himself. He was a student in the academies at East Orange, Corinth and Bradford, and was subsequently principal of a grammar school in Newark, New Jersey, for nine years. In the year 1858 he visited Elgin and purchased 180 acres of land on section thirty-four. He removed thither from New Jersey in 1862, and has made his home here ever since. His domain now includes 265 acres and is finely improved. Both stock-raising and grain-culture occupy his attention. The next year after settling here he planted a large number of soft maple seeds, with a view to sugar-production. Having been often assured by eastern friends that soft maples would not make sugar, he resolved to give the matter a test. In the spring when the seedlings were a year old, he cut off the top of one and tied it down where the sap would run into a tumbler; when the wind had evaporated the water from the tumbler, a very fine sugar remained, and he became satisfied that it was safe to plant out his trees. He now has two hundred rock maples and thrice as many trees of the soft variety growing and makes sugar from both. He finds that the latter make a lighter-colored and more pleasant flavored sugar than the former. October 2, 1853, occurred the nuptials of J. Q. Richardson and Cordella C. Colby, of East Orange, Vermont. Both are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Richardson is a member of Elgin Masonic lodge, and an adherent of the Republican party. He has served his town several terms each as assessor and treasurer. He has one living child-Ralph W., born June 19, 1867. Frank, the first-born, died in infancy, and Emma C., the youngest, died January 12, 1884, aged fourteen.
----"HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884

Spouse: Cordelia C. COLBY. John Q. RICHARDSON and Cordelia C. COLBY were married on 2 OCT 1853. Children were: Frank RICHARDSON, Ralph W. RICHARDSON, Emma C. RICHARDSON.


Julia Ann RICHARDSON was born in 1820 in Vermont. She appeared in the census in 1850 in Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont.

Spouse: George M. BROWN. George M. BROWN and Julia Ann RICHARDSON were married in 1840 in Vermont. Children were: Ellen Mariah BROWN, Margarette BROWN, Juliette BROWN.


Kari RICHARDSON was born about 1972.

Spouse: Jason Wayne COLBY. Jason Wayne COLBY and Kari RICHARDSON were married in AUG 1998 in Cody, Park County, Wyoming.


Laura RICHARDSON was born in 1852 in New Hampshire. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Lunenburg, Essex County, Vermont.

Spouse: Edward Frank COLBY. Edward Frank COLBY and Laura RICHARDSON were married on 6 SEP 1871 in Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire. (SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Edwin F. Age: 23 years, Marriage: Laura RICHARDSON Age: 21 years, Date: 06 Sep 1871; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.) Children were: Harry COLBY, Benjamin F. COLBY.


Margie A. RICHARDSON was born about 1844 in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Irad COLBY. Irad COLBY and Margie A. RICHARDSON were married on 24 NOV 1889 in Hooksett, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Irad Age: 51 years, Marriage: Margie A. CHADWICK Age: 45 years, Date: 27 Nov 1889; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire.


Mary Ann RICHARDSON was born on 10 OCT 1826 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. (Daughter of Ezra T. Richardson and Hannah Bosworth.) She appeared in the census in 1850 in Jackson, Clinton County, Indiana. She appeared in the census on 30 JUL 1870 in Jackson, Clinton County, Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana. She appeared in the census in 1900 in Michigan, Clinton County, Indiana. (living with son Edgar E. Colby. 11 Children, 6 living.) She died on 4 AUG 1900 at Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana.

Spouse: William Alexander COLBY. William Alexander COLBY and Mary Ann RICHARDSON were married on 31 JAN 1844 in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. Children were: Amelia Jane COLBY, Samuel Theodore COLBY, Laura Amelia COLBY, Marion COLBY, Ambrose COLBY, Almira COLBY, Alonzo Blair COLBY, Emmeline Grant COLBY, William Richardson COLBY, Edger Elliott COLBY.


Mrs Elizabeth RICHARDSON was born date unknown.

Spouse: John RICHARDSON. John RICHARDSON and Mrs Elizabeth RICHARDSON were married date unknown. Children were: Susanna RICHARDSON.


Nettie Belle RICHARDSON was born on 21 MAY 1886 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 16 APR 1910 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. (3 children; 3 living.) She appeared in the census on 3 JAN 1920 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She appeared in the census on 7 APR 1930 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She died on 1 OCT 1964 at Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Spouse: Alfred Albridge FLANDERS. Alfred Albridge FLANDERS and Nettie Belle RICHARDSON were married on 26 OCT 1902 in Antrim, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Children were: Harry Franklin FLANDERS, Dorothy Ruth FLANDERS, Mabel Marion FLANDERS.


Pearl RICHARDSON was born in 1884 in Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. She died in APR 1944 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.

Spouse: Reno E. COLBY. Reno E. COLBY and Pearl RICHARDSON were married on 2 JAN 1905 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Children were: Stanley H. COLBY.


Ralph W. RICHARDSON was born on 19 JUN 1867. Parents: John Q. RICHARDSON and Cordelia C. COLBY.


Richard Colby RICHARDSON was born on 19 AUG 1909. He died on 17 FEB 1994. Parents: Herbert Allen RICHARDSON and Florence Beuiah MILLIKEN.


Sophia RICHARDSON was born in 1797 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Daughter of David RICHARDSON & Betsey BURBANK. She appeared in the census on 17 AUG 1850 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. She died in 1879 at Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Parents: David RICHARDSON and Betsey BURBANK.

Spouse: Samuel COLBY. Samuel COLBY and Sophia RICHARDSON were married on 28 MAR 1824 in Weare, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, Samuel Age: 32 years, Marriage: Sophia RICHARDSON Age: 24 years, Date: 28 Mar 1824; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Emeline G. COLBY.


Susanna RICHARDSON was born on 19 JUL 1790 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She died on 23 OCT 1855 at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She was buried in the Sawyer Hill Cemetery at Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire Parents: John RICHARDSON and Mrs Elizabeth RICHARDSON.

Spouse: Adonijah COLBY. Adonijah COLBY and Susanna RICHARDSON were married on 2 DEC 1819 in Canaan, Grafton County, New Hampshire. SOURCE: FHL Number 1000976; COLBY, A., Marriage: Susannah RICHARDSON, Date: 02 Dec 1819; Recorded in: Birth and Marriage Index for New Hampshire. Children were: Susan Taylor COLBY, John S. COLBY.


William Fox RICHARDSON was born on 12 FEB 1816 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Parents: Eleazer Tying Fox RICHARDSON and Eliza Avery MESSENGER.


Sarah RICHENSON was born date unknown.

Spouse: Samuel MARBLE. Samuel MARBLE and Sarah RICHENSON were married on 23 JAN 1748.


William Alexander RICHEY was born on 20 SEP 1844. He died on 10 SEP 1890. He was buried in the Highland Cemetery at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
RICHEY, WILLIAM A.
William A. Richey was born September 20, 1844, in Kittanning, Armstrong county, Pennsylvania. He is of Irish extraction. About the year 1755, William Richey emigrated with his family from Ireland and settled in what is now known as Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, being one of the first pioneers who settled in that section. To protect themselves against the encroachments of the hostile savages, the settlers built a fort, the site of which was on Mr. Richey's land, which became a general rendezvous of the settlers. It was located on the Monongahela river. He left a son, William Richey, who was born in Ireland in 1736; came with his father to America and took part in the thrilling events of the early pioneer life; fought under St. Clair against the French at the time of the former's defeat; was a farmer during his life and died at the age of eighty in 1816. The latter also left a son William, who was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, in 1789; was by trade a copper; was a soldier in the war of 1812, stationed at Black Rock on Lake Erie, and detailed on two occasions to escort prisoners to Pittsburg through the immense forests of Western Pennsylvania; returned home after the war and October 14, 1814, was drowned in attempting to cross the Monogahela river during a storm. He left a son, Samuel Richey, born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1813; was taken by his mother when but five years old to Armstrong county; afterward became a riverman and served as engineer pilot and captain. When the first petroleum excitement arose, he engaged in transporting oil; enlisted in the Mississippi marine in 1863, and followed the campaigns of the Mississippi, Yazoo and Red rivers, participating in numerous engagements; returned to the oiil regions and remained about ten years; in the spring of 1875 he went to Illinois and in the following May (1876) settled in Sedgwick county where he still resides with his family, a hale and hearty man. In 1839 Samuel Richey was married to Ann Boney, a lady of English descent, who died in 1863. The issue of this marriage was seven children of whom William A Richey was the third.

William attended the private and public schools of Kittanning until at the age of fifteen he entered the academy of that place, where he remained one year. For one year he was employed as clerk in the dry-goods house of an uncle at Emlenton, after which he engaged in speculating in the oil regions of Pennsylvania.

In September 1862 he enlisted in Co. K, 78th Pennsylvania Infantry, and was ordered to Buell's command in Kentucky , participating in the fall campaign against Bragg. The regiment reached Nashville in October and was placed on garrison duty until the 26th of December when it engaged in the Stone River campaign, and took part in the engagement of Murfreesboro, December 31, 1862, and January 2, 1863. June 24, 1863, the regiment started on the Tullahoma Campaign, and assisted at the battle of Liberty Gap; remained at Deckard Station until August; took part in the battle of Snake Creek Gap and other minor engagements and afterward in the battle of Chicamauga, September 21, 1863. The regiment remained at Chattanooga until November 23, and then took part in the battle of Mission Ridge. May 2, 1864, he with his regiment, started on the Atlanta campaign and was in the battles of Tunnel Hill, Buzzrd's Roost, Resaca and other fights. On the 13th of June, he was detailed as orderly on General Carlan's staff, and was active in the series of fights that culminated in the burning of Atlanta. He marched to the sea with Sherman; joined Kirkpatrick in his raid on Aiken; rejoined the main army, and was at the burning of Columbia; marched through Fayetteville and Raleigh and was one of ten who first entered these towns; from the camp at Cross Roads, marched to Richmond a distance of one hundred and eighty-five miles, in six days, and going to Washington, participated in the grand review and was discharged June 26, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky.

He returned to Kittanning, and thence to the oil regions. In November 1866, he was engaged as general agent of J. H. Wheeler & Co., of Elmira, New York, dealers in patent medicines, and traveled for that house. In May, 1867, he became traveling agent for M. Hulings, dealer in boots and shoes.
He started for the West, February 15, 1868 and for a few months was employed in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad, at Cheyenne. He returned to Nebraska, August 27 and became clerk in the house of C. H. Nichols & Co., of Omaha, in their branch store at Fremont.

In September 1869, he went to Atchison, Kansas and after four months, traveled over the State seeking a location, arriving at Burlington, February 27, 1870 and remained until April 14, 1872, acting as salesman and book-keeper for the house of Daniels & Blackburn. At that time he settled in Wichita, and he and his brother built the Richey House in which they have been very successful. They have also dealt in real estate and engaged in farming, and have now a very fine farm of six hundred and forty acres in Sedgwick county, besides farming lands to the amount of one thousand and fifty acres in adjoining counties. They also own the Richey block one of the finest structures in Wichita.

He cast his first vote for Lincoln and has always been a Republican. He takes great interest in political affairs and has been delegate to county conventions, and also to the Congressional convention of 1876. In religion he is liberal. He is a member of the Masonic order and of Wichita Lodge, No. 99. He is Past Grand in Wichita Lodge, No. 93, I. O. O. F. and Past Chief Patriarch of Wichita Encampment, No. 29.
He was married March 5, 1871, to Miss Emma C. Colby, daughter of O. B. and Rosamond (Cady) Colby, of Burlington, Kansas, formerly of Ashtabula, Ohio. They have had two children, only one of whom is living.

Mr. Richey is five feet eight inches high, stoutly built, regular features, broad, high forehead, dark hair and dark brown eyes. He is social in his disposition, generous to a fault, energetic in business, conforming strictly to business rules, and has an unimpeachable record for honesty and integrity. (Kansas Biographical Dictionary, 1879, pages 295 & 297)

Spouse: Emma C. COLBY. William Alexander RICHEY and Emma C. COLBY were married on 5 MAR 1871 in Coffey County, Kansas.
Groom's Name: W. A. Richey
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Marriage Place: , Coffey, Kansas
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M72503-1
System Origin: Kansas-EASy
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Collection: Kansas Marriages, 1840-1935
Children were: Willie A. RICHEY.


Willie A. RICHEY died on 15 AUG 1874. He was buried in the Highland Cemetery at Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Parents: William Alexander RICHEY and Emma C. COLBY.


Colby H. RICHMOND was born in DEC 1909 in Fort Fairfield, Aroostock County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 20 APR 1910 in Fort Fairfield, Aroostock County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Gorham, Coos County, New Hampshire. (living at home with father and mother.) He appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine. (living at home with father and mother.) He died on 12 MAY 1967 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. (SOURCE: Ancestry.com; Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001.) Parents: Rev. William A. RICHMOND and Georgia M. COLBY.


Rev. William A. RICHMOND was born in 1867 in England. He appeared in the census on 20 APR 1910 in Fort Fairfield, Aroostock County, Maine. He appeared in the census on 13 JAN 1920 in Gorham, Coos County, New Hampshire. He appeared in the census on 3 APR 1930 in Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine. He died in 1948. He was buried in the Bingham Village Cemetery at Bingham, Somerset County, Maine

Spouse: Georgia M. COLBY. Rev. William A. RICHMOND and Georgia M. COLBY were married on 26 AUG 1908 in Bingham, Somerset County, Maine. Children were: Colby H. RICHMOND.


Antonie RICHTER was born about 1870 in Austria. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. She appeared in the census on 12 JAN 1920 in Hopkins, Allegan County, Michigan. She died on 7 OCT 1939 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
Antonie Colby obituary. Grand Rapids Herald. Ocotber 8, 1939. p 8.
COLBY -- Mrs. Antonie Colby passed away Saturday at her home, 505 Kendalwood NE. Surviving are one stepson, George Colby of Grand Rapids, two brothers, Joe Richter of Dorr and John Richter of Grand Rapids; five nephews, one niece and five grandchildren. Funeral services at the Lyzen-Blanchard funeral home Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Spouse: Grant Wellington COLBY. Grant Wellington COLBY and Antonie RICHTER were married about 1909.

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