William Hamilton RichardsAge: 61 years1833–1895
- Name
- William Hamilton Richards
- Given names
- William Hamilton
- Surname
- Richards
Family with parents |
father |
John Goddard Richards Birth: November 1793 — Dublin, Ireland Death: April 13, 1846 |
mother |
Anne Catherine Ward Birth: November 19, 1800 46 26 Death: May 10, 1835 — Ardamine, Gory, Co Wexford, Ireland |
Marriage: July 16, 1821 — Bangor Castle, Ireland By Special Licence |
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3 years elder sister |
Louisa Elizabeth Richards Birth: May 11, 1824 30 23 — At Roebuck Death: December 13, 1864 |
3 years elder sister |
Marianne Richards Birth: November 21, 1826 33 26 — Roebuck, Dublin, Ireland Death: July 23, 1908 |
21 months elder brother |
Solomon Augustus Richards Birth: August 16, 1828 34 27 — Roebuck, Dublin, Ireland Death: January 13, 1874 — Ardamine, Gorey, Co Wexford, Ireland |
19 months elder sister |
Emily Sophia Richards Birth: March 25, 1830 36 29 — Roebuck, Dublin, Ireland Death: December 31, 1907 — Bournemouth, Hants, England |
22 months elder brother |
Robert Edward Richards Birth: January 21, 1832 38 31 — Roebuck, Dublin, Ireland Death: October 17, 1902 — Beckley, Oxford |
23 months himself |
William Hamilton Richards Birth: December 29, 1833 40 33 — Roebuck, Dublin, Ireland Death: April 18, 1895 — 9 Palmeira Road, Brighton, Ssx, Eng |
Father’s family with an unknown individual |
father |
John Goddard Richards Birth: November 1793 — Dublin, Ireland Death: April 13, 1846 |
Marriage: May 5, 1840 — |
Family with Margaret Isabella Lawrence |
himself |
William Hamilton Richards Birth: December 29, 1833 40 33 — Roebuck, Dublin, Ireland Death: April 18, 1895 — 9 Palmeira Road, Brighton, Ssx, Eng |
wife |
Margaret Isabella Lawrence Birth: about 1838 — Ireland Death: March 23, 1911 — The Rectory, Chipping Warden, Banbury |
Marriage: August 4, 1858 — St Mark's St Helier, Jersey, Ci |
|
17 months son |
Hamilton Macdonald Richards Birth: 1859 25 21 — St Heliers, Jersey, Channel Islands Death: 1895 |
3 years son |
Charles De Clare Richards Birth: about 1861 27 23 — St Helens, Jersey, Channel Islands Death: 1916 |
2 years son |
John Goddard Richards Birth: about 1862 28 24 — St Helens, Jersey, Channel Islands Death: |
8 years daughter |
Margaret Louisa Richards Birth: 1869 35 31 — York Town, Surrey, England Death: |
2 years son |
Solomon Harold Richards Birth: 1870 36 32 — York Town, Surrey, England Death: |
Source | S691 |
Source | S693 |
Note | Col 55th Regiment (1881 census). Brig Gen S.E. Vol Brigade.
Carried colours of the 55th Regt at Battle of Alma 1854
Birthdate and place from family prayer book.
Conveyance dated 14 July 1899 from Dublin Registry of deeds no 518 cites marriage settlement with Margaret Lawrence August 3 1858.
Marriage announcement in Times 9th August 1858 gives place of marriage. By brother Rev R.E.Richards.
1881 census entry
Dwelling:Camberley Heathcote
Census Place:Frimley, Surrey, England
Source:FHL Film 1341184 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0784 Folio 12 Page 17
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
William H. RICHARDSM47 M Ireland
Rel:Head
Occ:Lieut Colnl 54 Regmt
Margaret J. RICHARDS M 42 F Ireland
Rel:Wife
Margaret J. RICHARDS U 11 F York Town, Surrey, England
Rel:Daur
Occ:Scholar
John G. RICHARDSU19 M St Helens, Jersey, Channel Islands
Rel:Son
Occ:Student
Solomon H. RICHARDS U 10 M York Town, Surrey, England
Rel:Son
Occ:Scholar
Elizabeth REES U 21 F Llanbellig, Caernarvon, Wales
Rel:Governess
Occ:Governess (T R)
Louisa G. MACONCHY U 34 F Ireland
Rel:Niece
Occ:Visitor
Charlotte PORTER U 29 F Ashley St Mary, Norfolk, England
Rel:Servant
Occ:Cook (Dom)
Sarah EMERY U 24 F Stratford Under Foude, Warwick, England
Rel:Servant
Occ:Parlourmaid (Dom)
Ellen BENHAM U19 FHambledon, Buckingham, England
Rel:Servant
Occ:Housemaid (Dom)
Career Details
Joined the Border Regiment in 1853 , carried the colours at the Alma, present at Balaklava and Sebastopol and on the assault on the Redan, wounded, and for many years was Professor of Military Topography at the Staff College, Sandhurst.
Medals:
* Crimea 3 bars Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol
* Turkey Order of the Medjidie 5th Class
* Turkish Crimea medal Sardinian Issue ( first engraved Capt. William H. Richards 55th Regt.)
Marriage Contract
Dated 3rd August 1858 cited in conveyance dated 14 July 1899
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