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     Henrietta Richard was born in 1894. She married Henry Edward Simcox, son of Jasper Cooper Simcox and Mary Annabelle Wiseman. Henrietta Richard died in 1933.

     Jacob Richard married Ella Long.¹

     Robert R. Richard married Maude M. Stepro, daughter of John Stepro and Margaret Faith, on 22 April 1887 at Harrison Co., IN.

     Ann Richards married Jonathan J. Morris Jr., son of Jonathan J. Morris Sr.

     Anna Zelma Richards was born on 25 August 1904. She married Albert Ward Rice on 22 August 1921 at the home of her parents, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA. Anna Zelma Richards died on 30 September 1983 at age 79

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 3 from the Friends Church in Kendrick Township near Scranton for Mrs. Albert (Annie Zelma) Rice, 79, of Scranton.

The Rev Verl Sterns officiated. Mrs. Sterns was organist and Ken Monthei sang. Honorary casket bearers were Carl Simpson, Mike Rodney, Tim, Terry and Jim Todd, and David Rice. Casket bearers were grandsons, Randy Esslinger, Ronnie, Dennis, Rickie, Douglas and Tony Rice. Interment was in Dillavou Cemetery near Scranton. Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home of Scranton was in charge of arrangements. A prayer service was conducted at the funeral home Sunday evening.

Mrs. Rice was born Aug. 25, 1904 in Kendrick Twp, a daughter of Frank and Rose (Dillavou) Richards. She attended rural schools and Scranton High School.

She was married on Aug. 22, 1921 at the home of her parents in Kendrick Twp. to Albert Rice. She was a member of the Friends Church.

Mrs. Rice is survived by her husband; sons: Elvin of Des Moines, Howard and Donald of Jefferson, Leonard of Des Moines, and Lyle of West Des Moines; daughters Mrs. Gerald (Dorothy) Esslinger of Bayard, and Mrs. Judy Stogsdill of Des Moines; Lyle's step mother-in-law, Rose Richards Light of Jefferson; 28 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; five half-brothers and half-sisters: Herman Richards of Casey, Beulah of Waterloo, Lloyd Richards of Churdan, and Laura and Bethel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son and a great great grandchild.

Source: Jefferson Herald.

She was buried in October 1983 at Dillavou Cemetery, Kendrick Twp., Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #195281123.

     Carolyn Ann Richards was born in September 1840 at Ohio Both parents born Pennsylvania, per 1880 census info. Mother born Ohio per 1900 census info.¹ She married Samuel Stuart, son of William Stuart and Mary Grove, on 25 March 1858 at Fairfield Co., OH, 5 children born, 3 living as of 1900, per census info.¹ Carolyn Ann Richards died in 1901.

     Dorothy A. Richards was born in 1899. She married George Phineas Leiser, son of Phineas Leiser and Sarah Henrietta Starr.

     Elizabeth Richards was born circa 1732 at Virginia. She married Richard Todd.

     Emma J. Richards was born on 9 March 1859 at Michigan. She married Robert Newlon Larimore, son of Thomas Patton Larimore and Eleanor Stern, in 1875 at Licking Co., OH. Emma J. Richards died in 1942 at Homer, Licking Co., OH. She was buried in 1942 at Homer Cemetery, Burlington Twp., Licking Co., OH.

     Esther Richards married Edwin Evans.

     Evelyn Ruth Richards was born on 21 February 1907 at Taylorsville, Barholomew Co., IN. She was the daughter of Franklin B. Richards and Jessie H. Sims. Evelyn Ruth Richards married Ralph H. Snyder, son of Charles Wesley Snyder and Charlotte Ann Hasch, on 14 April 1928 at Indiana. Evelyn Ruth Richards died on 18 November 1994 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 87

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Columbus Republic 20 Nov 1994
Evelyn R. Snyder
Hawthorne Drive

Evelyn R. Snyder, 87, of Hawthorne Drive died at 9:54 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 1994, at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis while attending an Indiana Pacers game.

A member of First United Methodist Church, she also was a member of Mary Martha Circle of the Church. She was a long-time doll collector and a member of 500 Dollers Club in Indianapolis, Columbus Antique Club and Rural Social Club. She was a long-time volunteer at Taylorsville United Methodist Church. She was an avid bridge player and was an avid Columbus Bulldogs fan. She had followed the team for 74 straight seasons.

Funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Myers Funeral Service, Hathaway-Myers Chapel on Pearl Street, with the Revs. Richard L. Christopher and Allan K. Wilson officiating. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from noon until service time Tuesday. Burial will be at Garland Brooke Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or American Heart Association.

Mrs. Snyder was born in Taylorsville Feb. 21, 1907, the daughter of Franklin B. and Jessie Sims Richards. She married Ralph H. Snyder April 15, 1928, in Taylorsville. He died Sept. 25, 1981.

Survivors include a son, Charles F. Snyder of Columbus; a daughter, Nancy Losure of Columbus; grandchildren, Jane Ann Gordon, David L. Losure and Franklin R. Snyder, all of Columbus, Michael J. Wilson of West Bloomfield, Mich., and Jeffrey C. Wilson of Lake Forest, Calif; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Darcia Durfey.

She was buried in November 1994 at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, Findagrave #71891729.

     Franklin B. Richards was born on 26 July 1870 at Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., IN. He married Jessie H. Sims. Franklin B. Richards died on 14 June 1961 at Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, at age 90. He was buried in June 1961 at Garland Brook Cemetery, Columbus, Bartholomew Co., IN, Findagrave #157237270.

     Hannah Naomi Richards was born on 30 October 1860 at Texas. She married David P. Still on 3 July 1879 at Ellis Co., TX. Hannah Naomi Richards died on 9 March 1940 at Italy, Ellis Co., TX, at age 79.

     Harvey Arthur Richards was born on 4 August 1924 at Hoyt, Jackson Co., KS. He married Ruth Darlene Rundell, daughter of Ira Boyd Rundell and Grace May Nunn. Harvey Arthur Richards died on 6 October 2003 at Garden City, Finney Co., KS, at age 79. He was buried in October 2003 at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Finney Co., KS, Find A Grave Memorial# 7960502.

     Henrietta T. Richards was born on 17 November 1855 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL. She was the daughter of Josiah J. Richards and Elizabeth Jane Musick. Henrietta T. Richards married William H. Wendell, son of Thomas J. Wendell and Frances Warren, on 13 January 1876 at Logan Co., IL, 1900 census shows 2 children born, 1 living. After William's death in 1905, Henrietta remarried to Walter James Cuthbert (1872 - 1926). Henrietta T. Richards died on 18 February 1926 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, at age 70. She was buried in February 1926 at Old Union Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, Findagrave #144427861.

     Note: Subject of the book "A Loyal Life." Henry Livingston Richards was born on 22 July 1814 at Granville, Licking Co., OH. He was the son of Dr. William Samuel Richards and Isabella Mower. Henry Livingston Richards was graduated in 1838 at Gambier, Knox Co., OH; BA, Kenyon College. He married Cynthia Cowles, daughter of Rennselaer Watson Cowles and Laura Kilbourne, on 1 May 1842 at Worthington, Franklin Co., OH, Home of the bride.

     Ida May Richards was born on 12 June 1862. She married Calvin Youngs Hallock.¹ Ida May Richards died on 17 September 1938 at age 76. She was buried in September 1938 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Monroe, Snohomish Co., WA, Findagrave #69879802.

     Isaac Richards married Margaret Snapp, daughter of Abraham Snapp and Maria Magdalena Fogelsong, on 7 October 1819 at Washington Co., TN.

     Jane E. Richards was born circa 1809 at Virginia.¹ She married Arthur Temple circa 1827.¹

     Josiah J. Richards was born on 9 February 1829 at Champaign Co., OH. He married Elizabeth Jane Musick in 1855. Josiah J. Richards died on 7 October 1893 at York Co., NE, at age 64. He was buried in October 1893 at Council Cemetery, York, York Co., NE, Findagrave #65719844.

     Margaretta Richards was born on 22 August 1900 at Oklahoma. She married Dr. George Herbert Beavers Jr. Margaretta Richards died on 5 October 1982 at Westover Hills, Tarrant Co., TX, at age 82. She was buried in October 1982 at Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co., TX, Findagrave #125311166.

     Martha Richards married James H. Stillwell.

     Mary Ellen Richards was born on 6 January 1843. She married James Stuart, son of William Stuart and Mary Grove, on 20 March 1862 at Fairfield Co., OH. Mary Ellen Richards died in June 1936 at age 93.

     Olive Richards was born in September 1868 at Ohio.¹ She married Ralph O. McBride, son of Levi L. McBride and Mary Catherine Triem, circa 1887, Four children born to the marriage as of 1900, three living.¹

     Olive E. Richards was born on 5 February 1888 at Danville, Vermilion Co., IL.¹ She married William Frank Molt M.D., son of Johann George Molt and Lucretia Butcher, on 6 July 1915 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, no children as of 1930 census. Olive E. Richards died on 28 September 1963 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 75. She was buried in 1963 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, Findagrave #45969442.

     Robert Harold Richards was born on 23 February 1932 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA. He died on 2 October 1991 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, at age 59.

     Sarah Richards married William Henton, son of Thomas Henton and Sarah Tallman. Sarah Richards was born in 1791 at Virginia. She died in 1874 at Danville, Hendricks Co., IN.

     Sarah Richards was born circa May 1818. She married John Callison, son of Arthur Callison and Catherine Morris, on 7 June 1836 at Clark Co., OH. Sarah Richards died between 1848 and 1850.

     Sylvia R. Richards was born on 8 July 1902 at Butler Co., KY. She married Elon Riley Johnson, son of Amos M. Johnson and Lurena Johnson, circa 1920. Sylvia R. Richards died on 3 September 1990 at Butler Co., KY, at age 88. She was buried in September 1990 at Salem Church Cemetery, Logansport, Butler Co., KY, Findagrave #136082986.

     Col. William Richards began military service Revolutionary War, Connecticut Line, Captain, later Colonel, served in Battles at Bunker Hill and New York. He died in 1825 at New London, New London Co., CT.