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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
- Fannie Elizabeth Richey -- --, 1884 August 1, 1950 Missouri
- Alice Richey -- --, 1752 December 0, 1825 Virginia
- William M Richey -- --, 1783 December 0, 1873 North Carolina
- Preston Richey -- --, 1833 December 0, 1949 Kentucky
- William Richey -- --, 1821 December 0, 1840 Pennsylvania
Richey Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Richey -- --, 1791 December 0, 1792 Tennessee
- Gertie Elizabeth Richey -- --, 1878 March 11, 1968 North Carolina
- Charles Warren Richey -- --, 1858 September 10, 1928 Texas
- Frank William Richey -- --, 1905 December 20, 1970 South Carolina
- Edith Richey -- --, 1866 February 13, 1950 Indiana
