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Joel Rich 1749–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 APR 1749

Birth Location: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 22 MAR 1838

Death Location: Jackson, Waldo County, Maine, United States of America

Father: Lemuel Rich

Mother: Elizabeth Harding

Spouse(s): Abigail Stevens, Elizabeth Rich

Children(s): Abigail Rich, John Rich, Nancy Rich, Thomas Rich, Joseph Rich, Israel Rich, Levi Rich, Samuel Rich, Benjamin Rich

Joel Rich was born in 1749 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of Lemuel Rich And Elizabeth Harding. Joel Rich married Abigail Stevens, Elizabeth Rich, and had children including Abigail Rich, Benjamin Rich, Israel Thorndike Rich, John Rich, Joseph Rich, Levi M Rich, Nancy Rich, Samuel Rich, Thomas Rich. Joel Rich passed away in 1838 in Jackson, Waldo County, Maine, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Joel Rich was born in 1749 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, the child of Lemuel Rich And Elizabeth Harding.
  • Joel Rich married Abigail Stevens, Elizabeth Rich, and had children including Abigail Rich, Benjamin Rich, Israel Thorndike Rich, John Rich, Joseph Rich, Levi M Rich, Nancy Rich, Samuel Rich, Thomas Rich.
  • Joel Rich passed away in 1838 in Jackson, Waldo County, Maine, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lemuel Rich
1711–1791
Birth Location: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Elizabeth Harding
1717–1791
Birth Location: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts
EH

Spouses(s)

Abigail Stevens
1753–1810
Birth Location: Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
AS
Elizabeth Rich
1760–1851
Birth Location: Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
ER

Children(s)

Abigail Rich
1780–1868
Birth Location: Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
AR
John Rich
1780–1862
Birth Location: Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
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Nancy Rich
1789–1873
Birth Location: Maine, United States of America
NR
Thomas Rich
1782–1827
Birth Location: North Yarmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
TR
Joseph Rich
1787–1869
Birth Location: Jackson, Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
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Israel Rich
1807–1897
Birth Location: –
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Levi Rich
1801–1868
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Rich
1796–1874
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Rich
1791–1849
Birth Location: United States of America
BR

Joel Rich's Ancestors

Self
Joel Rich
1749–1838
Birth Place: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Lemuel Rich
1711–1791
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Harding
1717–1791
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Samuel Rich
1684–1752
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Elisabeth Mulford
1686–1725
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Samuel Harding
1683–1733
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth Eldredge
1686–1735
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Roberts
1635–1692
Thomas Mulford
1640–1706
Nicholas Eldredge
1650–1702
Elisabeth Eldredge
1644–1702
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Rich
1622–1675
Sarah Rich
1622–1675
John Mulford
1606–1686
Friedswiede Osborn
1606–1683
Robert (Eldred)
1627–1682
Elizabeth Nickerson
1629–1706

Joel Rich's Descendants

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Joel Rich (2 APR 1749–22 MAR 1838) m. Abigail Stevens (27 APR 1753–16 MAY 1810) m. Elizabeth Rich (1760–12 July 1851)
  1. 1. Abigail Rich 1780–1868 m. John Webb 1787–1867
    1. 1. Benjamin Webb 1875–1882 m. Harriett Webb 1813–1898 m. Mercy (Susan) Hodsdon 1815–1887
      1. 1. Mary (Helen Rhodes) Webb 1830–
      2. 2. Abbie Leighton 1833–1914
      3. 3. Maria (Ellen) Webb 1837–
      4. 4. Lucy Webb 1839–1875
      5. 5. Cynthia Webb 1841–1864
      6. 6. Francette (H) Webb 1844–1910
      7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) Webb 1848–1911
      8. 8. Maria (C) Webb 1837–
      9. 9. Hiram (Alden) Webb 1843–
      10. 10. Harriet Webb 1850–
      11. 11. Mary (H) Webb 1830–
      12. 12. William (O) Webb 1853–1927
      13. 13. Lucy Webb 1840–
      14. 14. Cynthia Webb 1842–
      15. 15. Hiram (A) Webb 1843–
      16. 16. Benj Webb 1847–
    2. 2. Martha Webb 1820–1897
      1. 1. Sylvania Dodge 1845–1900
        1. 1. Elizabeth Blair 1876–1969
    3. 3. John Webb 1824–1887
    4. 4. Barbara Webb 1809–1895
    5. 5. Barbara (Morton) Webb 1809–1895
    6. 6. Alfred (Whitney) Webb 1813–
  2. 2. John Rich 1780–1862
  3. 3. Nancy Rich 1789–1873
  4. 4. Thomas Rich 1782–1827
  5. 5. Joseph Rich 1787–1869
  6. 6. Israel (Thorndike) Rich 1807–1897
  7. 7. Levi (M.) Rich 1801–1868
  8. 8. Samuel Rich 1796–1874
  9. 9. Benjamin Rich 1791–1849

Joel Rich's Timeline

8 Records

1747
5 FEB 1747
Birth of Joel Rich in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1749
2 APR 1749
Birth of Joel Rich in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1775
3 May 1775
Age 26
Joel Rich was married in Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
1800
1800
Age 51
Joel Rich resided here
None
1826
1826;1851
Age 77
Joel Rich resided here
None
1838
22 MAR 1838
Age 89
Death of Joel Rich in Jackson, Maine
Jackson, Maine
1838
22 MAR 1838
Age 89
Death of Joel Rich in Jackson, Waldo, Maine, USA
Jackson, Waldo, Maine, USA
1838
22 MAR 1838
Age 89
Death of Joel Rich in Jackson, Waldo, Maine, United States
Jackson, Waldo, Maine, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 FEB 1747
    Event Place: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 145
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 015
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 APR 1749
    Event Place: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 3 May 1775
    Event Place: Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1826;1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 MAY 1775
    Event Place: Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, United States
    Record Source: Age:
    28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1779
    Event Place: Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 13; Page: 64; Image: 68; Family History Library Film: 205611
    [2] Age:
    52-53

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 MAR 1838
    Event Place: Jackson, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 015
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Age:
    91

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 MAR 1838
    Event Place: Jackson, Waldo, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    91

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 MAR 1838
    Event Place: Jackson, Waldo, Maine, United States
    Record Source: Age:
    91

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Waldo County, Maine, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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