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Rich Family History
Rich Genealogy & Family TreeRich is an English name from Hampshire, England. It comes from the Norman given name Richard which means "brave power." The earliest known ancestor--Godwinus le Riche--was recorded in 1177. The family motto is Garde la foy which means "Keep the faith."
Other spellings include "Riche," "Ritche," "Richin," "Richins," "Richings," and "Richman." Notable people with the surname include American jazz drummer Buddy Rich, American actor Christopher Rich (Reba, Melissa & Joey, Boston Legal), and American football player Randy Rich (Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders). The first Rich to come to the Americas was Robert Rich in 1609.
Rich Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John C. Rich -- --, 1874 November 24, 1954
- Mary Rich -- --, 1749 Pennsylvania
- Thomas Rich -- --, 1842 September 10, 1896
- Isaac H. Rich -- --, 1881 October 0, 1964
- Amasa Mason Rich -- --, 1856 February 15, 1919 California
Rich Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Rich -- --, 1749 March 20, 1826 Massachusetts
- Melba Loretta Rich -- --, 1910 February 5, 1986 Kansas
- Harvey Nelson Rich -- --, 1931 June 26, 1957 Michigan
- Doris Helen Rich -- --, 1948 June 2, 2002 Texas
- Sarah Jane Rich -- --, 1860 December 0, 1904 Mississippi
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