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Thomas Rich 1809–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1809

Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 03 Feb 1888

Death Location: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon, USA

Father: Elijah Rich

Mother: Abigail Rich

Spouse(s): Prudence Rich

Children(s): Thomas Rich, Andrew Rich, Mary Rich, Henry Rich, George Sr, Elizah Rich, Thomas Rich, Sumner Rich, Ellen Creacy

The story of Thomas Rich began in 1809 in Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Rich married Prudence Rich, and had children including Andrew Jackson Rich, Elizah Rich, Ellen Creacy, George L Rich Sr, Henry Rich, Mary Adeline Rich, Sumner Rich, Thomas Franklin Rich, Thomas Rich. Thomas Rich passed away in 1888 in Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Rich began in 1809 in Massachusetts, USA.
  • Thomas Rich married Prudence Rich, and had children including Andrew Jackson Rich, Elizah Rich, Ellen Creacy, George L Rich Sr, Henry Rich, Mary Adeline Rich, Sumner Rich, Thomas Franklin Rich, Thomas Rich.
  • Thomas Rich passed away in 1888 in Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Rich
1764–1829
Birth Location: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
ER
Abigail Rich
1770–1844
Birth Location: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
AR

Spouses(s)

Prudence Rich
1810–1887
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
PR

Children(s)

Thomas Rich
1836–1836
Birth Location: Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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Andrew Rich
1847–1848
Birth Location: Dell Prairie, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
AR
Mary Rich
1842–1845
Birth Location: Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
MR
Henry Rich
1841–1888
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
HR
George Sr
1833–1898
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
GS
Elizah Rich
1831–1905
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
ER
Thomas Rich
1838–1929
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Sumner Rich
1833–1924
Birth Location: Massachusetts, USA
SR
Ellen Creacy
1854–1936
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
EC

Thomas Rich's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Rich
1809–1888
Birth Place: Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Elijah Rich
1764–1829
Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail Rich
1770–1844
Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Samuel RICH
1735–1832
Massachusetts, USA
Ruth Rich
1742–1811
Samuel Hicks
1738–1797
Elizabeth Leland
1741–1813
Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel RICH
1712–1779
Elizabeth MARSH
1713–1805
Moses Leland
1716–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Rich
1683–1729
Hannah Marsh
1683–1716

Thomas Rich's Descendants

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Thomas Rich (1809–03 Feb 1888) m. Prudence Rich (1810–1887)
  1. 1. Thomas (Franklin) Rich 1836–1836
  2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Rich 1847–1848
  3. 3. Mary (Adeline) Rich 1842–1845
  4. 4. Henry Rich 1841–1888 m. Ellen Rich 1856–1880 m. Mary English 1848–1870
    1. 1. Auther Rich 1876–
    2. 2. Anna (Nora) Rich 1877–1885
    3. 3. George Rich 1879–
    4. 4. Mary Rich 1870–1870
    5. 5. Francis (M) Rich 1874–1967 m. Jessie (L) Rich 1884–
      1. 1. Alma Rich 1910–
      2. 2. Alvin (I) Rich 1912–
      3. 3. Alice (I) Rich 1915–
      4. 4. Arther (I) Rich 1917–
    6. 6. Jessie Rich 1868–1904
      1. 1. Infant Rich 1894–1894
      2. 2. Lola Rich 1896–
      3. 3. Myrtle Smith 1896–1960 m. Green Smith 1890–1969
        1. 1. James (M) Smith 1924–
        2. 2. Robert (E) Smith 1921–
      4. 4. Jessie (Lee) Rich 1904–1998
      5. 5. Herbert Rich 1901–1985 m. May Rich 1904–1986
        1. 1. Vivian Rich 1924–
        2. 2. Georgia Rich 1926–
  5. 5. George (L Rich) Sr 1833–1898 m. H. (A.) Rich 1849–1872 m. Mary (Ann) Dorex –1860 m. Rebecca (J) Rich 1850–1936
    1. 1. Walter (Scott) Rich 1861–1861
    2. 2. George (L) Rich 1863–1890 m. Mattie Frisbie –1895
    3. 3. Henry Rich 1865–1868
    4. 4. Walter (Lee) Rich 1874–1878
    5. 5. Marinda Rich 1858–
    6. 6. John Rich 1856–1894 m. Kate Rich 1872–1936
      1. 1. Joseph Rich 1887–1969 m. Madeline Rich 1900–
        1. 1. Barbara Rich 1925–
      2. 2. Mittie Land 1888–
      3. 3. Ely Rich 1893–
    7. 7. Mittie (E) Sheffield 1868–1936 m. Jas (K P) Sheffield 1862–
      1. 1. Sallie Mcinnis 1897–1982 m. John McInnis 1896–
        1. 1. Manrice McInnis 1922–
      2. 2. Knox Sheffield 1891–1956 m. Lillian (Beatrice) Griffith –1912 m. Willie Sheffield 1890–1987
        1. 1. Vernon Scheffield 1912–1912
        2. 2. Lillian Sheffield 1912–
        3. 3. Marjorie Sheffield 1915–
        4. 4. William Sheffield 1919–
        5. 5. Richard Sheffield 1925–
        6. 6. Preston (Ray) Scheffield 1928–1928
      3. 3. Edna Gilbert 1894– m. Michael (H) Gilbert 1892–1951
        1. 1. Felix Gilbert 1915–
      4. 4. Hester Hodges 1890–1969 m. J (B) Hodges 1884–1959
        1. 1. Lavern Hodges 1912–
        2. 2. Amos (J) Hodges 1914–
        3. 3. Kendol (L) Hodges 1916–
        4. 4. Virginia Hodges 1925–
      5. 5. Oliver Scheffield 1904–1948 m. Jewell Sheffield 1907–
      6. 6. Carrol Sheffield 1908–1987 m. Janie Sheffield 1912– m. Virginia (H.) Sheffield 1921–1991
      7. 7. Eugene Sheffield 1902–1976 m. Grace Sheffield 1905–1972
        1. 1. Hertel (E) Sheffield 1926–
      8. 8. George (T) Sheffield 1910–1988 m. Elma Sheffield 1912–2004
      9. 9. Jesse Sheffield 1900–1975 m. Hazel McClain 1909–2001 m. Mabel Sheffield 1902–
        1. 1. David Sheffield 1925–
      10. 10. William (A) Sheffield 1893–1983 m. Lela Sheffield 1895–1993
      11. 11. Gordon Sheffield 1895–1974 m. Pearlie Sheffield 1896–1965
        1. 1. Evyleen Sheffield 1926–
    8. 8. Amos Rich 1875–1950 m. Martha Rich 1882–1957
      1. 1. William Rich 1905–1907
      2. 2. Mary Jursig 1903–
      3. 3. Rachael Rich 1908– m. Charles (M.) VonGronau 1904–
      4. 4. Martha (Jane) Rich 1912–
      5. 5. Sara (Sue) [Henry] 1915– m. Robert (L) Henry 1909–1981
    9. 9. Estus (S.) Rich 1879–1954 m. Olivia (L) Rich 1869– m. Mary Rich 1893–
      1. 1. Robert (E) Kimbrell 1916–
  6. 6. Elizah Rich 1831–1905 m. Mary Rich 1834–1917
    1. 1. Mary (E) Riet 1855–1929 m. William (Henry) Prentice 1850–1915
    2. 2. Charles (F) Rich 1870–1938
    3. 3. Jennie (Prudence) Bauer 1859–1928 m. Sr (Fred) Bauer 1857–1926
      1. 1. Ruth (Ellen) Versteeg 1908–1996 m. John (Edward Versteeg) Sr 1907–1995
      2. 2. Bessie Bauer 1881–
      3. 3. Fred (Bauer) Jr. 1886–
      4. 4. Florence Bauer 1890–
    4. 4. Geo (F) Rich 1853–1923
    5. 5. Katie Riet 1861–1894 m. Frank (W.) Stees 1860–1899
      1. 1. Archie (C) Steese 1883–1911
      2. 2. Harry (Rich) Stees 1885–1959
    6. 6. Nellie (C) Riet 1863–1940
    7. 7. Louise Riet 1868–1937
  7. 7. Thomas Rich 1838–1929 m. Sarah (Margaret) Rich 1838–1913
    1. 1. Ruth Rich –1913
    2. 2. Edward Rich 1874–1874
    3. 3. Willie Rich 1874–1874
    4. 4. Jennie McCurdy 1871–1957 m. Charles (H) McCurdy 1862–1955 m. Lewis (G.) Page 1866–1927
    5. 5. Thomas Rich 1867–1918 m. Mary Rich 1881– m. Dolly (A.) Proebstel –1890
      1. 1. David Rich 1910–1926
      2. 2. Margery Rich 1909–
      3. 3. edith rich 1890–1967 m. louis gitschlag 1880–1958
        1. 1. Calvin Gitschlag 1921–
        2. 2. Charles Gitschlag 1911–
        3. 3. Louis Gitschlag 1908–1997 m. Edith (Grace) Moore 1913–1965
      4. 4. Edward (J) Rich 1887–1957
        1. 1. Charles (L) Rich 1911–1962
      5. 5. Margaret (Jessie) King 1908–1982
      6. 6. Ethel (A.) Rich 1885–1885
  8. 8. Sumner Rich 1833–1924 m. Mary (A) Rich 1850–1927
    1. 1. Maria Rich 1867–
    2. 2. Eliza Sumners 1869–
    3. 3. Lee Rich 1887–
    4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Lewis 1882–1965 m. Smith –1910
      1. 1. Sumner (A.) Smith 1906–
    5. 5. E. (Irvin) Rich 1871–1958
    6. 6. H. (Walter) Rich 1875–
    7. 7. Howard (Kinney) Rich 1876–1951
    8. 8. W. (Samuel) Rich 1879–
    9. 9. Matta Tullos 1885– m. Milton Tullos 1881–
    10. 10. Effie (Abigail) Hill 1890–1979
  9. 9. Ellen Creacy 1854–1936 m. Rafael Rodrigues 1855–1916 m. Henry Creasey 1853–
    1. 1. Jack (V) Rodriguez 1891–1966 m. Rose Pemberton 1904–1986
    2. 2. Joseph (Franklin) Rodriguez 1883–1884
    3. 3. Anna (Blanche) Berg 1887–1980 m. Peter 1874–1921
      1. 1. Helen (J) Berg 1914–
      2. 2. Carl (R) Berg 1911–1978
      3. 3. Peter 1917–1981 m. Betty (J.) Berg 1918–2003
    4. 4. Sumner (Rap) Rodriguez 1893–1971 m. Hilda 1895–1958
      1. 1. Sumner Rodrnquez 1921–2005 m. Adele Rodriguez 1921–2011
      2. 2. James (Graybill) Rodriguez 1933–2002
    5. 5. Mabel (Ursula) Thompson 1878–1967 m. Mark (Pomroy) Thompson 1875–1943
      1. 1. Roy 1895–1979 m. Lulu (Wea) Thompson 1896–1975 m. Una Thompson 1900–1973
        1. 1. Roy (G) Thornpson 1923–2012
        2. 2. Cleo (Mae) Shearer 1936–2015
        3. 3. Mariam (Phyllis Thompson) Tucker 1921–2009 m. G (L) Conrad 1907–1982
      2. 2. Ethel Needham 1897–1986 m. Clement Marks 1876–1940
        1. 1. Walter (C) Marks 1920– m. June Roberts 1942–1992
        2. 2. William (Wendell) MARKS 1925–1943
        3. 3. Mark (B) Marks 1916–2002 m. Adelyn 1916–
        4. 4. Mabel (Elizabeth) Wisenor 1921–2007 m. Wesley (W) Wisenor 1908–1987
      3. 3. Vaunie (Elena) Warnock 1901–1998 m. Harry (Earl) Warnock 1897–1958
        1. 1. Fred (Earl) Warnock 1933–2018 m. Patricia Wicklander 1934–1997 m. Anna (May) Warnock 1932–2006
      4. 4. Ilene (Eliza) Potter 1907–1993 m. Gorge (F) Potter 1907–1993
        1. 1. Dale (L) Potter 1935–2024
    6. 6. George (O) Rodriguez 1886–1951 m. Mrs (Mary) Rodriquez 1882–1944

Thomas Rich's Timeline

11 Records

1808
08 Nov 1808
Birth of Thomas Rich in Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1808
1808
Birth of Thomas Rich in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1809
1809
Birth of Thomas Rich in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Thomas Rich resided here in New Haven, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
New Haven, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
Thomas Rich resided here in Dell Prairie, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
Dell Prairie, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
1878
1878
Age 69
Thomas Rich resided here in Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Thomas Rich appeared in census in 1880 Fed Census, Pct. 2, Jasper Co., Texas
1880 Fed Census, Pct. 2, Jasper Co., Texas
1880
1880
Age 71
Thomas Rich resided here in Jasper, Texas, USA
Jasper, Texas, USA
1883
22 Nov 1883
Age 74
Thomas Rich resided here in Prairie Creek, Wallowa, Oregon, USA
Prairie Creek, Wallowa, Oregon, USA
1885
22 Nov 1885
Age 76
Thomas Rich resided here in Prairie Creek, Union, Oregon, USA
Prairie Creek, Union, Oregon, USA
1888
03 Feb 1888
Age 79
Death of Thomas Rich in Oregon, USA
Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1808
    Event Place: Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. South Toledo, Lincoln, Oregon, ED , roll , page , image 900.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011, Database online.
    [4] Rich Family History, Vol. X, page 38

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] Pendleton, Oregon, East Oregonian (print edition), Obituary for Thomas F. Rich written by Jennie Page McCurdy

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1809
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1830
    Event Place: Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New Haven, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dell Prairie, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1878
    Event Place: Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Interview, Mabel U. Creasey Thompson

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 1880 Fed Census, Pct. 2, Jasper Co., Texas
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jasper, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1883
    Event Place: Prairie Creek, Wallowa, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1885
    Event Place: Prairie Creek, Union, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011, Database online.
    [3] Interview, Mabel U. Creasey Thompson
    [4] Rich Family History, Vol. X, page 39

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Oregon, Find A Grave Index, 1848-2011, Database online.
    [3] Interview, Mabel U. Creasey Thompson
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