I am curious too. Has there ever been an index of the "Kinfolk" publication? I am looking for more information as to where the Elias Rich branch of Mount Desert Island, Maine came from originally and wondered if "Kinfolk" has ever done an article on the subject. I joined the Rich Family Association last year and feel it is well worth supporting. Sandra Gilley So. Portland, Maine ----- Original Message ----- From: Bobbie Hall <you_halls_ng@prodigy.net> To: <RICH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 17, 1999 1:54 PM Subject: Re: What is Kinfolk > > > M_Lighthall@prodigy.com (MS MARY G LIGHTHALL) wrote: > > > The Rich Family Association, P. O. Box 142, Wellfleet, MA 02667, is a > > society for those interested in, descended from, or with the surname > > Rich. It was started in the 60s on Cape Co. > <snipped> > > "Kinfolk" started publication in 1966 and so we are working on Vol > > 33. It is now published three times a year, in March, June and > > October. Each issue has 32 or 36 pages offset printed from camera- > > ready copy. Contents include all sorts of things which might interest > > Riches. > > Mary, I plan to take a look at "Kinfolk" at a library that's not > especially nearby soon, and wonder if there is any sort of index > for the many issues of it? I have a distant branch of Riches from > Maine that I've just begun to research, and hope to find a > mention of them in "Kinfolk". (FWIW, I'm researching a Mary E. > Rich, reportedly born in Bucksport, ME, to Elias & Betsey c1837). > > Thanks for any clues! > > Cheers, > Bobbie > >

M_Lighthall@prodigy.com (MS MARY G LIGHTHALL) wrote: > The Rich Family Association, P. O. Box 142, Wellfleet, MA 02667, is a > society for those interested in, descended from, or with the surname > Rich. It was started in the 60s on Cape Co. <snipped> > "Kinfolk" started publication in 1966 and so we are working on Vol > 33. It is now published three times a year, in March, June and > October. Each issue has 32 or 36 pages offset printed from camera- > ready copy. Contents include all sorts of things which might interest > Riches. Mary, I plan to take a look at "Kinfolk" at a library that's not especially nearby soon, and wonder if there is any sort of index for the many issues of it? I have a distant branch of Riches from Maine that I've just begun to research, and hope to find a mention of them in "Kinfolk". (FWIW, I'm researching a Mary E. Rich, reportedly born in Bucksport, ME, to Elias & Betsey c1837). Thanks for any clues! Cheers, Bobbie

For Lee Ann and others: The Rich Family Association, P. O. Box 142, Wellfleet, MA 02667, is a society for those interested in, descended from, or with the surname Rich. It was started in the 60s on Cape Co. Many members are descendants of Richard Rich of Piscataqua (now Portmouht NH) and Eastham, Cape Cod. A number of other Rich gateway ancestors have been researched and data published in "Kinfolk." Other members are searching for their ancestors, as are many who post here on the Rich list. Members who are on the net try to help when these messages are found. "Kinfolk" started publication in 1966 and so we are working on Vol 33. It is now published three times a year, in March, June and October. Each issue has 32 or 36 pages offset printed from camera- ready copy. Contents include all sorts of things which might interest Riches. Members often allow serial publication of their research results. Somes of these collections have been later published as books. "Kinfolk" goes to all members and to a number of libraries and genalogical societies. Regular subjects in each issue are Ancestor Tables; For the Record, obituaries, birth notices and marriage records contributed by members and from newspapers; Genealogist Corner made up of comments, reprints of interest from similar journals and from members; Genealogical Queries--queries from members seeking ancestors or help with research; articles about Rich families; biographies of "Riches to Remember"; membership application page; and a few pages of association reports, list of officers and items for sale. Because most members are not computer users, a section on Computer Genealogy presents some of the related materials from here. The contents of Kinfolk are under copyright by the RFA The RFA also has scholarshiip funds that go to deserving children/grandchildren of members. A fund at Boston University which started as the bequest of Isaac Rich, a founder of BU, is awarded with RFA cooperation in choosing a qualified Rich recipient. Details of these activities are reported in Kinfolk along with photos of recipients. Scholarships are awarded at the annual meeting in September An annual reunion on the third Saturday of September has been held in recent years at Eastham, Cape Cod. The program includes help from genealogists for members attending, a field trip to some nearby site, luncheon at noon, with a meeting, speaker and raffle following. Details of this activity are in the summer issue of Kinfolk. I will try to answer any questions you might have, or will furnish more material if you are interested in joining. ML. Production Editor of "Kinfolk."

I just recently found a lot of information about my ancestors in Alsace, France. Camille RICH was born in Guebwiller, Alsace, France in 1869. He emigrated to NY in 1890, with his wife Therese Heine. He had three children, Ernest RICH(b. 1890), Emily Millette and Helen RICH, who died at 16. I also found a mention of Camille's brother, Paul RICH, who was living in Flushing in 1933. Paul must have also been born in Guebwiller and emigrated later. We believe that Paul's name at birth was Thiebaut, but changed it in America. If this is true, he was born in 1880. Any information on Paul(Thiebaut) RICH or Emily Millette (spelling?) would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have a good deal of info on the early ancestors, dating back to the 1600's in the Guebwiller area. The valley there is called the Florival, or valley of flowers. The RICH name was quite common there in the 1600-mid 1800's. Thanks, William RICH

I'm new to this list and I'm am looking for more information about Noah RICH. I know so far: b. 1851 Coal City, St. Clair Alabama d. ?, AL Married Julia Alverson b. 1855 Coal City, St. Clair, Al d. 1933 AL They had 13 children who I will not list right now unless someone else wants to see it. (Just let me know.) Thanks in advance. Charon

Mary, For the newcomers, where can they get this publication and what is the RFA? I'm sure they are wondering about this by now. LeaAnn MS MARY G LIGHTHALL wrote: > > The story of the Thomas Rich cabin was reported in "Kinfolk", journal > of the Rich Family Association, Fall/Winter issue, 1996. Previously > Kinfolk reported in the spring issue, 1995 and again in Fall/winter > 1995. These articles trace the story of the finding of the cabin and > the efforts to save it--successful efforts--and finally the > dedication in the last article. RFA Life member Margie Rich French > was active in all these efforts. The last article has photos of the > cabin at the time of its official opening April 27-28 1996 which > included celebrations of 200 years of history for the city of > Loveland, Ohio > > M Lighthall, production editor of Kinfolk. > >

The story of the Thomas Rich cabin was reported in "Kinfolk", journal of the Rich Family Association, Fall/Winter issue, 1996. Previously Kinfolk reported in the spring issue, 1995 and again in Fall/winter 1995. These articles trace the story of the finding of the cabin and the efforts to save it--successful efforts--and finally the dedication in the last article. RFA Life member Margie Rich French was active in all these efforts. The last article has photos of the cabin at the time of its official opening April 27-28 1996 which included celebrations of 200 years of history for the city of Loveland, Ohio M Lighthall, production editor of Kinfolk.

Looking for more information on ancestors/descendants of John (Jock) RITCH who may have married Mary HAWLEY in 1932 (NSW), and did marry Elizabeth Newall BLUE in 1938 (NSW) Children include: Maxwell Heather 1938 David 1943 Elizabeth 1945 John originated from Scotland (Orkney Islands), emigrated to Australia and landed in Sydney. He lived in NSW for some years where he married. At some stage the family moved to Vic (David was born and lived in Fitzroy) and then on to Tasmania and settled in the Burnie area. In 1977 the family moved back to the Central Coast area of NSW which is where I married David's daughter. If you can help in any way please email. A plug for my website (below) while I am here - find interesting info for viewing or download such as common medical terms and their current equivalents - useful for decrypting death certificates!! Regards, Ivan ________________________________ http://www.alphalink.com.au/~isanders (Go to the Genealogy section)

Hi all, Just wanted to share this with you for anyone researching the Jacob Rich (Fayette Co. Pa) line. Jacob had a son named Thomas, who moved to Ohio around 1797. He built a cabin and later built a large farmhouse around it. Abt 1987, when the farmhouse was being remodeled, they discovered the cabin. It was dismantled by the Loveland, Ohio Historical Society and set up on the grounds of their museum. There are two portraits in the cabin, one of Thomas' son Thomas, and the other of his wife Christina (Flommerfelt). It is open for tours for anyone wanting to visit it. While I'm at it, my line is: Jacob Rich b. 2/12/1732-33 Fayette Co. Pa Thomas Rich b. 1772 Pa Thomas Rich b. 1804 prob. Ohio Minard Rich b. 1834 Hamilton Co., Oh Charles H. Rich b. 7/28/1859 Hamilton Co., Oh Charles Virgil (Virgil Charles) b. 3/1897 Milton L. Rich b. 1936 LeaAnn Rich

Hi, Just subscribed today. Very interesting about the Jacob RICH family and old cabin. My line is as follows: Jacob RICH, Sr. b. ca 1735 Germany m. Annie Craft b. ca 1743 Penn. Daniel RICH b. 25 Nov. 1790 Monongalia Co. , VA m. Hannah AMMONS Rawley RICH b. 30 Sept. 1814 m. 1) Christina BOWERS 2) Selina PROVANCE (Widowed-her first m. was to Rawley's brother, Washington RICH) Aveline RICH b. 25 Dec. 1850 Ill. m. Theodore BROWN b. 23 Apr.1845 William Henry BROWN m. Lila Irene WALTERS Earl Edward BROWN m. Britta D SNIDER Isabell BROWN m. George F. HILL Connie HILL m. Joe E. JONES Connie Jones

Searching family history on the RICH family. Rawley RICH m. 1)Christina BOWERS 2) Selina PROVANCE Rawley and Christina's daughter: Aveline RICH b. 25 Dec. 1850 Ill. Aveline m. Theodore BROWN 18 Aug. 1867 Tiskilw, Ill. Is anyone searching the same?

Hello kind people I'm hoping someone in cyber space my recognize this family. Descendants of *Peter Clark Rich 1 *Peter Clark Rich b: November 29, 1837 in New York d: July 16, 1908 . +*Alice M. Allen b: May 02, 1844 in New York d: March 14, 1911 Father: *Ethan ALLEN Mother: Maria HUSTER ........ 2 *Grace Stanton Lewis Rich b: January 16, 1871 in Wales Center, Erie county, New York d: August 01, 1942 ............ +*Frank Lewis Adams b: 1869 in Allegany county,New York ........ 2 Willie Rich b: 1865 in New York ........ 2 Wolly/ Wally Rich b: 1873 in New York Thanks to all, Sharon

Hello Richs, I am looking for parents of Thomas Rich b in England d. Filmore Co Mn. Aug 27 1907 age 72 vet 1861-1865. Wife Margaret Rich d. November 19,1892 in Mn. Thomas parents possibly Thomas and Elizabeth Rich . This is all I have on Thomas .Would appreciate any help . Thanks Shirley

Can anyone tell me whether Thomas Rich, (m. Mary Petty 3/29/1696, Springfield, MA, d 1702 Brookfield MA, children Thomas, John, Ebenezer, Experience) fits into the Richard Rich line? If not, from whom is he descended? Thanks, Dev Clifford (descendant of Richard through Ebenezer Rich and daughter Rachel Rich)

Re Dev Clifford's inquiry. The Rich Family Association tracks the descendants of some 17 different Rich immogrant ancestors. I am responsible for those of Thomas Rich of Brookfield, MA who married Mary Petty. We now have documented over 2000 descendants. Two of us have spent over thirty years trying to discover the origins of our Thomas without success. My best guess is that he came to Mass. directly from the Isle of Jersey since he is referred to in some documents as Thomas LaRich. But he is definitely not related to the line of Richard Rich. Regards, Barrie Rich

I am new to the list and would like to post who I am looking for. I am looking for Clementine Rich born in about 1834. The census of 1870 list her birth place as D. K., I am unsure what D. K. is. In the 1880 census of Cherokee Co, Alabama her birth place is listed as Georgia. She married John Sugss and they have 7 children. Enoch, George, John Tallulah, Julia and William SUGGS. Any infromation on her would be great. Thanks for any who can can share info. Teri Lynn McAllister Bjornlie sbjorn@airmail.net

My Rich Line is: Richard (1), Richard (2), Odadiah, Isaac, Reuben Harding (1), Reuben Harding (2), Edward Raymond (1), Edward Raymond (2). Isaac moved from Truro, MA abt 1797 going to Harpswell, ME. I am most interested in the ME ancestors: the children of Reuben Harding Rich (1) and Susannah Raymond and the children of Reuben Harding Rich (2) and Deborah Trufant. Finding a source for the birth of my GGrandfather, Edward Raymond Rich (1), b. abt 1842 would be wonderful. I understand from the Civil War Pension Record of his brother, Reuben Harding Rich (3) that their brother Henry R. Rich, b. 1833, W. Bath, ME, was in posession of the family Bible in 1908. Does it still exist? Kathi

I'm sorry about not posting time frames on the info I posted earlier. Here's the scoop: Isaiah Rich-B:19 July 1737-Fayette Co,PA M:About 1787-PA D:20 Nov. 1798-Henry Co,KY SP:Mary Harper Amos Rich-B:15 March 1798-Henry CO,KY M:18 Oct 1817-Henry CO,KY D:19 Oct 1857-Montgomery TWP,Crawford CO,IL SP:Sarah Highsmith Thomas Turner Rich-B:8 Sept 1818-Henry Co,KY M:15 July 1846-Crawford Co,IL D:???? SP:Martha Midgett Note:Thomas was married two other times. George Pew Rich-B:16 Aug 1847-Robinson,Crawford CO,IL M:29 March 1868-Nemaha,KS D:9 Nov 1908-Clackamas CO,OR SP: Nancy H. Hickey Otis Melvin Rich-B:12 Feb 1894-Clackamas CO,OR M:8 Oct 1914-OR D:19 April 1989-Orient,OR SP: Esther Edith Yerkes I hope this helps other people. Let me know if I can help you. Corina _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/

I am new to the list and would like to take this time to submit my line. Joel Rich was born 9-7-1835 possibly in Ky. He married Susan Stalcup in Benton, ILL. on April 26th 1860. I know that they had one child Josephine F. (Jossie) Rich born Aug. 28th, 1869 in ILL. married John Wesley Summers/Somers Feb. 12th 1886 in Benton, ILL. Any and All info will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Joyce Tadlock Princeton,Texas

With new people on board, I'll post again. Here's my husband's line: Isaiah Rich-Mary Harper Amos Rich-Sarah Highsmith Thomas Turner Rich-Martha Midgett George Pew Rich-Nancy H. Hickey Otis Melvin Rich-Esther Edith Yerkes The last couple,Otis and Esther,is his Great Grandparents. George Pew and Nancy came over the Oregon Trail in 1875. I'm not sure how. I've been told different stories. Some say by boat and some say by trail. George was also in the Civil War. I've already got that info. Thomas desereted in 1863! I'm not sure why. I have my suspisions. Above that, I don't know much. I've been in contact with "cousins" and they've been great!! If I can help anyone, let me know. Corina _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/