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Benjamin Richards 1687–1743 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Bef. 1687

Birth Location: New Jersey, USA

Death Date: Bef. 24 Oct 1743

Death Location: Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: John Richards

Mother:

Spouse(s): Ruth Purdy

Children(s): Rachel Richards

Benjamin Richards was born in 1687 in New Jersey, USA, the child of John Richards And Elizabeth Richards. Benjamin Richards married Ruth Purdy, and had children including Rachel Richards. Benjamin Richards passed away in 1743 in Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Richards was born in 1687 in New Jersey, USA, the child of John Richards And Elizabeth Richards.
  • Benjamin Richards married Ruth Purdy, and had children including Rachel Richards.
  • Benjamin Richards passed away in 1743 in Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Benjamin Richards's Ancestors

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Benjamin Richards
1687–1743
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA
Parents
John Richards
–1717
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Benjamin Richards's Descendants

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Benjamin Richards (Bef. 1687–Bef. 24 Oct 1743) m. Ruth Purdy (Abt. 1675–Aft. 24 Oct 1743)
  1. 1. Rachel Richards 1710– m. Rachel (Richards) Ware 1710– m. Andrew Ware 1698–1758
    1. 1. John Ware 1745–1819 m. Sarah (Mary) Marple 1750–1834
      1. 1. George Ware 1770–1828 m. Amy Whitecar 1775–1805 m. Naomi Ackley 1783–1867
        1. 1. James Ware 1800–1865 m. Ruth (A) Brown 1799–1857
        2. 2. Hannah Zugg 1810–1879
        3. 3. Thomas Ware 1821–1868
        4. 4. Joseph (G.) Ware 1816–1898
        5. 5. Uriah (Ackley) Ware 1814–1873
        6. 6. Mary Curts 1793–1848
        7. 7. Amy Huling 1807–1889
        8. 8. John (Ackley) Ware 1806–1870

Benjamin Richards's Timeline

2 Records

1687
Bef. 1687
Birth of Benjamin Richards in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1743
Bef. 24 Oct 1743
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Richards in Gloucester Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
Gloucester Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Bef. 1687
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 24 Oct 1743
    Event Place: Gloucester Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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