Richard was born about 1822. He was baptised on 20th June in Ruardean by parents Edward and Benedicta. [1]
On 2nd February 1847 Richard married Mary Ann Shaw in Ruardean. His father was Edward, an Engineer. Richard was also an Engineer. Sarah Shaw was a witness, no parties could sign their name, they all marked. [2]
In 1861 Mary Ann and Richard were living in East Dean with 4 Children. Richard was an Iron Ore Engine Driver. [3]
GRO Reference: 1908 M Quarter in WESTBURY ON SEVERN Volume 06A Page 216
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Richard by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line.
It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with Richard: