Hi Linda,
Richard was my 4th Great Grandfather; I have a marriage certificate from his daughter, Deborah with Richard's name on it. It states that he was a bailiff in Ruckinge, born 2 Aug 1789. I assume it refers to a farm bailiff.
You mention that his parents were Richard and Eleanor Richards. Do you have a source for this information?
Do you know any more about Richard or his parents?
Warm regards,
Hugh Thomas
