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Edward Richards 1831 – 1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, S Wales

Death Date: Dec 1892

Death Location: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Father: Edward Richards

Mother: Ann Powell

Spouse(s): Gwenllian Morgan

Children(s): Edward Richards, Margaret Richards, Anne Richards, Thomas Richards

The story of Edward Richards began in 1831 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, S Wales, with parents Edward Richards and Ann Powell. As an adult, Edward Richards wed Gwenllian Morgan. Their household included Edward Richards, Margaret Richards, Anne Richards and Thomas Richards. Edward Richards's life came to an end in 1892 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.

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Parents

Edward Richards
1795 – 1850
Birth Location: Llansamlet Parish, Glamorgan, Wales
ER
Ann Powell
1802 – 1888
Birth Location: Vaynor, Breconshire, Wales
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Spouses(s)

Gwenllian Morgan
1831 – 1911
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
GM

Children(s)

Edward Richards
1851 – 1933
Birth Location: Troedyrhiw, Glamorgan, Wales
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Margaret Richards
1855 –
Birth Location: Abercanaid, Glamorgan, Wales
MR
Anne Richards
1859 –
Birth Location: Kew, Glamorganshire, Wales
AR
Thomas Richards
1862 –
Birth Location: Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorgan, Wales
TR

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1831
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, S Wales
    Record Source: 1851 Wales Census, 1861 Wales Census, 1871 Wales Census, 1881 Wales Census, 1891 Wales Census, England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915, England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970, England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, Class: RG10; Piece: 5392; Folio: 93; Page: 39; GSU roll: 849482.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Year: 27 April 1831
    Event Place: Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1851
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1851 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1861
    Event Place: Aberdare, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1861 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1871
    Event Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1871 Wales Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 5392; Folio: 93; Page: 39; GSU roll: 849482.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1881
    Event Place: Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1891
    Event Place: Ystradyfodwg, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1891 Wales Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: Dec 1892
    Event Place: Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915
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