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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
- Edward EMPTYNUL Rich -- --, 1530 Emptynul
- Susannah Rich -- --, 1625 May 19, 1649
- Robert Rich May 30, 1659
- Peter Wall Rich -- --, 1783 December 0, 1872 North Carolina
- Mary Rich -- --, 1824 October 1, 1901 North Carolina
Rich Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Rich -- --, 1809 December 0, 1844 North Carolina
- Gertrude Estelle Rich -- --, 1908 June 6, 1983 Louisiana
- Richard Rich -- --, 1370 December 0, 1415
- Anne Rich -- --, 1534 December 0, 1600
- Frances Rich -- --, 1539 March 3, 1581
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