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Richard Olmstead 1693–1776 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 SEP 1693

Birth Location: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Death Date: 16 OCT 1776

Death Location: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father: John Olmstead

Mother: Mary Benedict

Spouse(s): Mary Small, Mary Betts

Children(s): John Olmstead, Justus Olmstead

Richard Olmstead was born in 1693 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, the child of John Olmstead And Mary Benedict. Richard Olmstead married Mary Betts, Mary Small, and had children including John Olmstead, Justus Olmstead. Richard Olmstead passed away in 1776 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • Richard Olmstead was born in 1693 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, the child of John Olmstead And Mary Benedict.
  • Richard Olmstead married Mary Betts, Mary Small, and had children including John Olmstead, Justus Olmstead.
  • Richard Olmstead passed away in 1776 in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Olmstead's Ancestors

Self
Richard Olmstead
1693–1776
Birth Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
John Olmstead
1649–1704
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Mary Benedict
1650–1693
Southold, Suffolk, New York, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Richard Olmstead
–1687
Fairstead, Essex, England
Elisabeth (Whittingham) Haugh
1618–1672
Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Atherton Hough
1579–1650
Elizabeth Bulkeley
1579–1643
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Bulkeley
1540–1620
Olive Irby
1547–1615

Richard Olmstead's Descendants

1.
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Richard Olmstead (10 SEP 1693–16 OCT 1776) m. Mary Small (14 AUG 1692–14 JUN 1733) m. Mary Betts (10 SEP 1693–31 JAN 1786)
  1. 1. John Olmstead –1802 m. Joanna 1725–1821
    1. 1. Johanna Olmstead 1748–1807 m. Daniel Olmstead 1754–
      1. 1. Stephen Olmstead 1783–1867 m. Hannah Kellogg 1785–1870
        1. 1. Roswell Olmstead 1805–1889 m. Lucy Merrell 1807–1879
  2. 2. Justus Olmstead –1782 m. Patience Benedict 1731–
    1. 1. Joseph Olmstead 1758–1850 m. Susanna Oviatt 1754–1847
      1. 1. Susannah Olmstead 1794–1884 m. Ichabod Barker 1793–1874
        1. 1. Lucy (C.) Barker 1842–1844
        2. 2. Chloe Barker 1830–1862 m. Daniel (C.) Farley 1825–1862
        3. 3. David (Newton) Barker 1821–1822
        4. 4. Elihu (P.) Barker 1833–1857 m. Mary (Ann) Robinson 1836–1862
        5. 5. Marilla (Abigail) Barker 1825–1828
        6. 6. Newman (L.) Barker 1820–1899 m. Anna (N.) Wadsworth 1829–1909
        7. 7. Philip (O.) Barker 1836–1838

Richard Olmstead's Timeline

2 Records

1693
10 SEP 1693
Birth of Richard Olmstead in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
1776
16 OCT 1776
Age 83
Death of Richard Olmstead in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Title
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing Birth, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard in entry for Richard Olmsted, 15 Sep 1717; citing Birth, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 1 Jun 1734; citing Birth, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard in entry for Mary Olmsted, 16 Feb 1737; citing Birth, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard in entry for Stephen Olmsted, 29 Mar 1720; citing Birth, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard Olmsted, 22 Apr 1714; citing Marriage, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard Olmsted, 16 Oct 1776; citing Death, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing Birth, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [20] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [21] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [22] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [23] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [24] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [25] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: ManuscriptManuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1692
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield Co., Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: ManuscriptManuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 SEP 1693
    Event Place: Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Richard Olmstead, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 [database on-line].: ; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: ManuscriptManuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: ManuscriptManuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: ManuscriptManuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: ManuscriptManuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 OCT 1776
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 12 June 2019, 02:37), entry for Capt Richard Olmsted(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID LHCY-CKD
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 20 February 2019), Richard Olmsted, 16 Oct 1776; citing Death, Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272242.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Hephzibah Olmstead, 20 Jun 1726; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Samuel Olmstead, 01 Jun 1734; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Stephen Olmstead, 29 Mar 1720; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Thomas Olmstead, 24 Oct 1722; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Richard Olmstead, 15 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Daniel Olmstead, 22 Sep 1731; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for John Olmstead, 25 Feb 1714; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Justus Olmstead, 21 Jan 1728; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Richard Olmstead in entry for Mary Olmstead, 16 Feb 1737; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, History and genealogy of the families of old FairfieldStatement of Responsibility: compiled and edited by Donald Lines JacobusAuthors: Jacobus, Donald Lines, 1887-1970 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Baltimore, Maryland : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1991Physical: 2 v. in 3 : map.ISBN: 0806307196Subject Class: 974.69F1 D2
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogical and family history of the State of Connecticut : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nationStatement of Responsibility: editorial staff, William Richard Cutter ... [et al.]Authors: Cutter, William Richard, 1847-1918 (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsBook with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : Lewis Historical Publishing, c1911Physical: 4 v. (2263 p.) : ports.Subject Class: 974.6 D2SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1000146
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, The New York genealogical and biographical recordAuthors: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (Added Author)Format: Serial Serial with FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: New York, New York : New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 1870-Physical: v.ISSN: 00287237Subject Class: 974.7 B2nSummary Contents: Library has: v. 1-2 (1870-1871) - v. 145, no. 1 (Jan. 2014).
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, The genealogy of the Benedicts in Americaby Henry Marvin Benedict 1827-1875 (Main Author)Elwyn Ellsworth Benedict, (Added Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: East Syracuse, New York : [s.n.], 1969Physical: 2 v. : ill, col. coat of arms, ports.Subject Class: 929.273 B434
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, Genealogy of the Olmsted family in America, Olmsted, Henry King, New York: A. T. De La Mare Pub., 1912, Page number: p. 194
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, Abstract of probate records at Fairfield, County of Fairfield, and State of Connecticut, 1648-1750Authors: Mead, Spencer P. (Spencer Percival), b. 1863 (Main Author)Format: BooksMonographsLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2011
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, Probate files collection, early to 1880Authors: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut) (Main Author)Format: Manuscript/Manuscript on FilmLanguage: EnglishPublication: Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977-1979Physical: 1622 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. SLC, UT Family History Library United States & Canada Film 1015139

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Title

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

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