Abraham Richards
about 1720–
Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, United States
The Life of Abraham
Abraham Richards was born about 1720, in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, United States. He had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter with Margaret Lefeber.
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Family Time Line
Abraham Richards
1720–
Margaret Lefeber
–
Nathaniel Richards
1759–
Margritt Richards
1763–
Abraham Richard
1765–
Spouse and Children
1720–Male
Margaret Lefeber
–Female
children
(3)
1759–Male
Margritt Richards
1763–Female
Abraham Richard
1765–Male
World Events (6)
1776
Age 56
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776
Age 56
New York is the 11th state.
1781 · The First Constitution
Age 61
Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.
Name Meaning
English and German: patronymic from the personal name Richard . Richards is a frequent name in Wales.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- Abraham Richard in entry for Nathaniel Richard, "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954"
- Abraham Richerd in entry for Margritt Richerd, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
- Abraham Richard in entry for Nathaniel Richard, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
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