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Richey Family History
Richey Genealogy & Family TreeRichey is an English name from Suffolk, England, where the family held a seat and were lords of the manor. It comes from the German given name Richard which means "powerful and strong." The earliest known ancestor--Michael Rechy--was recorded in 1350. Roots for this name can also be found in French. The family motto is Virtute acquiritur honos which means "Honour is acquired by virtue."
Other spellings of the name include "Richie," "Ritchie," "Richer," "Richers," "Ricker," "Rickers," and "Reacher." Notable people with the surname include American basketball player Joe Richey (Minneapolis Lakers), American football player Wade Richey (San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers, Baltimore Ravens), and American tennis player Cliff Richey. The first Richey to come to America was Susan Richey in Virginia in 1635.
Richey Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Dolores Jane Richey -- --, 1938 November 13, 1938 Michigan
- John Eckert Richey -- --, 1939 April 0, 1991 Pennsylvania
- Ida Alline Richey -- --, 1872 February 1, 1955 Texas
- Grover Odell Richey -- --, 1914 August 8, 1997 Texas
- James Alexander Richey -- --, 1639 January 0, 1740
Richey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John P Richey -- --, 1780 January 1, 1815 North Carolina
- James Richey -- --, 1722 August 12, 1808
- Marion Auburn Richey -- --, 1900 November 26, 1979 Mississippi
- James B. Richey -- --, 1917 July 6, 1922 Illinois
- Jacob Richey -- --, 1822 September 11, 1887 Indiana
