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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
- James Alexander Richey -- --, 1639 January 0, 1740
- Grover Odell Richey -- --, 1914 August 8, 1997 Texas
- Ida Alline Richey -- --, 1872 February 1, 1955 Texas
- James Richey -- --, 1722 August 12, 1808
- John Eckert Richey -- --, 1939 April 0, 1991 Pennsylvania
Richey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Dolores Jane Richey -- --, 1938 November 13, 1938 Michigan
- Margarette Julaney Richey -- --, 1845 November 27, 1931
- Catherine Richey Pennsylvania
- Jacob Richey -- --, 1822 September 11, 1887 Indiana
- James B. Richey -- --, 1917 July 6, 1922 Illinois
