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Owen James Richards 1730–1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1730

Birth Location: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1785

Death Location: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: William Richards

Mother: Elizabeth Wooldridge

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Baker

Children(s): Sarah Richards

In 1730, Owen James Richards entered the world in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Richards And Elizabeth Leigh Wooldridge. Owen James Richards married Elizabeth Baker, and had children including Eleanor Richards, Jane Richards, John Richards, Mary Richards, Sarah Richards, William Richards. Owen James Richards passed away in 1785 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1730, Owen James Richards entered the world in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William Richards And Elizabeth Leigh Wooldridge.
  • Owen James Richards married Elizabeth Baker, and had children including Eleanor Richards, Jane Richards, John Richards, Mary Richards, Sarah Richards, William Richards.
  • Owen James Richards passed away in 1785 in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Richards
1697–1752
Birth Location: Marionethshire, Wales, England
WR
Elizabeth Wooldridge
1682–1744
Birth Location: England
EW

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Baker
1730–1826
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
EB

Children(s)

Sarah Richards
1765–1840
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, USA
SR

Owen Richards's Ancestors

Self
Owen Richards
1730–1785
Birth Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William Richards
1697–1752
Marionethshire, Wales, England
Elizabeth (Leigh) Wooldridge
1682–1744
England
Grandparents
Anne (Elizabeth) Baker
1673–1753
Merionethshire, , Wales
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Baker
1650–
Elizabeth Woody
1652–1706
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Owen Richards's Descendants

1.
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Owen (James) Richards (1730–1785) m. Elizabeth Baker (about 1730–13 Jan 1826)
  1. 1. Sarah Richards 1765–1840 m. Edward Roberts 1764–1855
    1. 1. David (Edward Roberts) Rev 1791–1879 m. Rebecca McChesney 1796–1866
      1. 1. David Roberts 1827–1868 m. Margaret (Jane) Emery 1827–1901
        1. 1. Dorrah Pitzer 1857–1931 m. Francis Pitzer 1852–1930
        2. 2. Lydia Roberts 1856–
        3. 3. Luella ('Ella' Catherine) Roberts 1859–1934
        4. 4. Dennis Roberts 1857–1935
        5. 5. Ida (M Roberts (m:) Section 1864–
        6. 6. Joseph (T) Roberts 1853–1935
        7. 7. Mary (Jane) Roberts 1862–1939
        8. 8. Willis (Homer) Roberts 1855–1872
        9. 9. Frank (E) Roberts 1859–1942
        10. 10. Lewis (W) Roberts 1850–1918
        11. 11. John (Elder) Roberts 1851–1925
        12. 12. Thomas (Edward) Roberts 1853–1927
        13. 13. Clara (A) Roberts 1863–1932
        14. 14. Charles (Lake) Roberts 1855–1935
        15. 15. Harry (Edson) Roberts 1867–1942
      2. 2. Harriet (F) Roberts 1838–1917 m. Adam Rodgers 1835–1911
        1. 1. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" K) Rodgers 1865–1941
        2. 2. Robert ("Watt" Watson) Rodgers 1869–1944 m. Mary ("Mae" Manetta) Johnston 1870–1951 m. Catharine ("Kitt") Ligo 1874–1900
        3. 3. Edwin (Mark Stanton) Rodgers 1873–1958
        4. 4. Leota Rodgers 1874–1950 m. John (Anthony) Dodds 1873–1942
      3. 3. Susannah Roberts 1818–1901
      4. 4. Watson (James) Roberts 1841–1906 m. Mary (N) Cheely 1845–1931
      5. 5. James (C) Roberts 1836–1882
      6. 6. Mary (Catherine) Roberts 1830–1896
      7. 7. Rebecca Roberts 1834–1841
      8. 8. Robert (Richard) Roberts 1832–1922
      9. 9. Enoch Roberts 1826–
      10. 10. William Roberts 1820–1893
      11. 11. Sarah (E) Roberts 1815–1897
      12. 12. Mary (Jane) Roberts 1821–1895
      13. 13. Moses Roberts 1823–
    2. 2. Anne ('Nancy') Roberts 1786–1860
    3. 3. Owen Roberts 1787–1848
    4. 4. Mary Roberts 1802–
    5. 5. Sarah (Ann Roberts) (Richards) 1804–1840
    6. 6. James Roberts 1805–1893 m. Nancy Stewart 1814–1913
      1. 1. Matthew Roberts 1852–
      2. 2. James Roberts 1854–
      3. 3. David (S) Roberts 1842–1895
      4. 4. Mary (A) Roberts 1858–
      5. 5. Margaret ('Maggie' S) Roberts 1848–1884
    7. 7. Samuel (P) Roberts 1806–1899 m. Mary (Ann) Roberts 1819–1895
      1. 1. Samuel (Edward John) Roberts 1852–1938
      2. 2. Susanna ('Susan') Roberts 1850–1935
      3. 3. John (Harvey) Roberts 1854–1937
      4. 4. Newell ('Ellsworth') Roberts 1864–1901
      5. 5. Dorcas ('Ethelinda') Roberts 1865–1898
      6. 6. Mary (Melissa) Roberts 1844–1925
      7. 7. Harriet Roberts 1848–1930
      8. 8. Amanda (Ellen) Roberts 1846–1929
      9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Roberts 1837–1927
      10. 10. James Roberts 1839–1889
      11. 11. Nancy (Matilda) Roberts 1843–1920
      12. 12. William (Bennett) Roberts 1841–1914

Owen Richards's Timeline

6 Records

1727
5 Jun 1727
Owen James Richards was married in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1730
1730
Birth of Owen James Richards in Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1737
20 Sep 1737
Age 7
Owen James Richards was baptized
None
1737
20 Sep 1737
Age 7
Owen James Richards was christened in Berks Co., PA
Berks Co., PA
1782
1782
Age 52
Owen James Richards resided here in New Britain, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
New Britain, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
1785
1785
Age 55
Death of Owen James Richards in New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Amity, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1737
    Record Source: North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A genealogical history of the Dupuy family

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1737
    Event Place: Berks Co., PA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Church Records - Adams, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1727
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: New Britain, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax Records, The Bucks County Historical Society; Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Records, 1782-1860; Collection: Title No. 102; Roll Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
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