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     William Rich was christened on 11 January 1582/83 in St Peter's, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of Richard Rich (of Sheffield) and Cicilia Hall.
     William Rich married Helen Housley in 1611 in St Peter's, Sheffield, Yorkshire.
     William died before 3 May 1633 in Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was buried on 3 May 1633 in St Peter's, Sheffield.

     William Rich was christened on 3 May 1835 in Carlton-in-Lindrick, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of Joseph Rich and Mary Unknown.
     William Rich appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Joseph Rich and Jane Ward in South Carlton, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Nottinghamshire. William Rich appeared on the census 1851 in the household of George Rich and Jane Holt in Laughton en le Morthen, Yorkshire.
     William Rich married Mary Unknown.
     William Rich and Mary Unknown appeared on the 1881 census in 21 Bowring Road, Lezayre, Isle of Man, UK. William Rich, aged 46, head, joiner employing 1 man and 1 boy, born Carlton in Lindrick, Ntt. with his wife Elizabeth, aged 44, and children Joseph aged 19, joiner, Martha P Rich aged 16, Mary J Rich 12, Edith R Rich aged 10, all born in England. Living with them was Ann Hofteller, aged 36 born Switzerland, a boarder, teacher.

     William Rich was christened on 14 April 1640 in Penistone, Yorkshire. He was a minor at his father's will, his brother Silvanus to have his tuition.
William of Hornthwaite who died in 1673 is unlikely to be the son of Capt William as Wm of Hornthwaite was an adult in 1647 and therefore could not be under the tuition of his brother Silvanus. A William son of William Rich died in 1650 unless it was the son of William of Hornthwaite. He was the son of Capt William Rich.
     In Capt William Rich's will dated 18 August 1648 in Penistone, William Rich was named as heir; His will mentions his wife Isabel, son Silvanus, younger son William (under the tuition of Silvanus, and to inherit Royd) and daughters Mary, Rebecca and Ruth.
I, William Rich of Bulhouse, gent. To Silvanus my son, my messuages lands, etc which I inherited of Emory Rich (?Aymer) Rich, father to me, and my son Sylvanus ...[also estates left my will of sd father, in fee simple] except a messuage in Thurlestone Mere called the Royd and except the lands etc thereto belonging, sd Silvanus paying to Mary Rich, my eldest daughter, Rebecca Rich, second daughter, and Ruth Rich third daughter 100 pounds each when 21.
To William Rich, son, in fee simple, my messuage in Thurlston Meare afsd, called the Royd, paying to Martha, youngest daughter 100 pounds when 21.
Sylvanus my son to have the tuition of sd William my son.
Residue one third to wife, one third to Mary my daughter, other third to Ruth & Martha my daughters equally.
Mary & Ruth my daughters to be executrices.
Isabel my wife to have the nether parlour & chamber over it at Bulhouse. Dated 18 Aug 1648, signed Wm Riche, Witness John Sotwell, John Hanson, Thomas Hanson.
Daniel Rich, Silvanus Rich and William Rich was mentioned as tenant in the manor court rolls dated on 6 May 1661 in Thurlstone The verdict at Thurlestone Court: Willus Rich de Thornsett?? Item: we also find that Aymor Rich gent is dead and Silvanus Rich gent his granchild is heir to ... of his land and of full age. And William Rich another grand child is heire to another part of his land and of full age. And Daniel Riche his youngest son is heir to another part and at full age. Confirmed by deed from Amor Rich to every one of them. Signed as juror: Will Rich.
     William Rich was party to a land transaction on 16 January 1663 in Royde, Penistone. Lease: William Rich the younger, son of William Rich, deceased, late of Bullhouse in Penistone, to Godfrey Booth of Cunesbrough re a dwellinghouse of Appleyard called the Royde in Penistone... for 21 years at a yearly rent of 22/5/-.
     William Rich and Silvanus Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 1 May 1663. Bargain and sale: John Senyor of South Kirkby and George his son to Silvanus Rich of Bullhouse, William Rich of Hornsett??, Robert Blackburn of Shephouse and Jonyas Wordsworth of Waterhall. The advowdson of the vicarage of Penistone for £20.
     William Rich married Mary Unknown circa 1663. Married Hellen according to the 1817 pedigree and had no issue..
     Counterpart of deed of security 7 May 1668. William Rich of Coppster in Thurgoland to Silvanus Rich of Bullhouse. A dwellinghouse at Apleare called the Royd, par. Penistone, 1½ bays of lathing, 5 bays of other building and various closes called the Hare Butts, the Longeynne, the Cockshaweffeild, the 2 Cockshawe Crofts, the Intack, the Over Rodheades, the Nether Rodheades, the Over Pickles, the Nether Pickles and the Little Pickles, all in the occupation of Godfrey Booth, as security for a bond of £200 in which Silvanus Rich stood security for William Rich to William Beevor of Thurlstone.
     William Rich was mentioned in a deed dated 19 November 1668 in Silkstone. William Rich of Highfield, Silkstone, bound to William Beever of Thurleston in £360 to keep the covenant of deed of even date ... Gulielmus Rich of Highfield, Silkstone, yeoman ... above written obligation made between Silvanus Rich of Bulhouse gentleman & the above bonded William Rich on the first part, William Beever on the other part. Signed William Rich, 19 Nov 1668..
     William Rich was mentioned in the 1672 hearth tax list in Thurgoland, Silkstone, paying tax. In the 1672 Hearth Tax there are two William Riches - one at Thurgoland with 1 hearth, and one at Thurlestone with 3 hearths.
     Hunter says he had a son William mentioned in 1676 & 1683 and other children mentioned in 1676.
He was granted lands in Roid by his father. He is mentioned in his brother Silvanus' will in 1683. This is William of Hornthwaite according to Hunter.
     William Rich was mentioned in the will of Silvanus Rich dated 22 November 1683. To William Rich my brother 40/-, paid quarterly in 10/- parts for his life
Unto William Rich my nephew, the son of my said brother £10 of like money at 21.
Unto Theophilus Rich my nephew, another son of my said brother, £12, part thereof to be employed for putting him forth an apprentice & the remainder at 21. William was a cutler, Wakefield.

     William Rich was christened on 24 May 1766 or 1767 in Carlton-in-Lindrick, Nottinghamshire. Another William was son of John Rich of Ecclesfield who was baptised in 1774. The Laughton & Carlton Williams may be two separate people. He was the son of Amor Rich and Sarah Unwin.
     William Rich married Mary Barlow on 20 March 1794 in Carlton-in-Lindrick, NTT. William was present at Ann Rich's christening on 17 December 1813 in Laughton en le Morthen, Yorkshire. Daughter of William by Mary his wife, wheelwright of Laughton.
     William Rich and Mary Barlow appeared on the 1841 census in Laughton, Yorkshire. William Rich 70, carpenter, Mary 65, Eliza 30 & Thomas 20, all born in the county.
     William died before 18 April 1846 in Laughton en le Morthen, YKS. He was buried on 18 April 1846 in All Saints, Laughton en le Morthen.

     William Rich was christened on 9 September 1604 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of William Rich and Elizabeth Alline.
     William Rich married Elizabeth Gilbert on 4 June 1629 in Worksop, NTT. The marriage was also recorded at Wellow..
     William Rich married Mary Unknown circa 1633.

     William Rich was christened on 16 March 1829 in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of George Rich and Elizabeth Wright.
     William Rich appeared on the 1841 census in the household of George Rich and Elizabeth Wright in Eldon Street, Tuxford.
     William Rich married Sarah Unknown.
     William Rich and Sarah Unknown appeared on the 1881 census in Weston, Nottinghamshire. William Rich, aged 53, married, agric. labourer, born Tuxford, living at Weston with his wife Sarah aged 45 who was born at Rampton.
     William died before 23 February 1892? In Tuxford, NTT. He was buried on 23 February 1892 in Tuxford.

     William Rich was born circa 1575? In Nottinghamshire. Parentage is a guess, no records in Nottinghamshire yet found. He was the son of William Rich.
     William Rich married Elizabeth Alline on 1 June 1597 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop.

     William Rich was born before 1350 in Yorkshire, England.
     William Riche of Carlcotes near Bullhouse, mentioned 45 & 47 Edward III (1370-1373).
     William Rich was mentioned in a deed dated between 1372 and 1374 in Penistone, Yorkshire.
     William Rich married Alice Unknown before 1379.      
William Rich was listed in the Poll tax in 1379 in Thurlestone, Penistone, Yorkshire. The 1379 Poll tax of the west riding of Yorkshire lists Willelmus Ryhs & Alicia uxor ejus, mercer at Thurleston (villata de Dhurleston), assessed 12d, followed by Willelmus servus ejus (his servant), 4d, then Thomas filius & Alicia uxor ejus 4d. There are no other Rich type names in Penistone, Silkstone, etc. At Silkstone there were 2 couples and a lady with the surname Bulhall, each assessed 4d. William was a mercer in Penistone, YKS, in 1379. He witnessed a document relating to Pawfeld as Wm Ryche de Carlecoates in 1395 in Penistone, Yorkshire.

     William Rich was born before 1380 in Carlecoates, Penistone, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Rich.
     William Rich lived at Carlecoates, Penistone, 1429.
On 29 August 1429 William Rich purchased property in 'Bullhouse', Penistone, on 29 August 1429. Confirmation deed between John Appylyard of Holwell to William Ryche of Carlekot re all the lands and tenements which he holds of the gift of William Poynden in Bolhous (Bullhouse])in Thurlestone, parish of Penistone at an annual rent of 13/4.
     William died circa 1440. He died about 19 Henry V. (Note that Henry V only reigned for 10 years! Perhaps Henry VI is meant).

     William Rich was born before 1410 in Yorkshire. He was probably of Carlecoates. He was the son of William Rich.
     He was mentioned as William Riche of Bullhouse, 3 Edw IV (1462/3).
     William Rich and Robert Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 10 January 1486 in Penistone. Grant and confirmation: Amer Burdett esq, William Wordsworth, vicar of the church of Penyston, and Robert Riche, to William Rich, late of Carlecotes. One messuage with lands, meadows, etc. at Yngbirchworth [Ingbirchworth], one messuage with lands, meadows, etc at Bullhouse once Thomas Apulyarde's with closes called Ortyarde, Groncroft, Barcroft Bellyng, Sandes, Pighele, Longyntake, Boatroide, Brodeyntake, Bostlayne, 3 parts of 5 closes called Poncroft, Lathecroft, Southefelde, Heighfelde, Holynwelbutts and lands at Eckilhouse; and a fourth part of a watermill at Thurlestone which once belonged to William Riche, father of Robert.
     William Rich and Robert Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 4 October 1486 in Penistone. Confirmation: Nicholas Burdet to Robert Riche. Land and tenements in Bulhouse in the township of Thurlestone, parish of Penistone, which lands were lately held by William Riche his father, and formerly by John Appulyerde at a rent of 3 shillings.

     William Rich was born before 6 March 1649 in Yorkshire. He was the son of Edward Rich and Mary Unknown.
     William died before 6 March 1648/49 in Almondbury, Yorkshire. He was buried on 6 March 1648/49 in Almondbury. Willelmus, filius Edwardi Ritche, sepult.

     William Rich was born on 8 January 1881 in Heavygate Rd, Walkley, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of Edwin S Le Tall Rich and Frances Ann Unknown. William Rich was christened on 13 February 1881 in St Mary, Walkley, Yorkshire. Amor and William were listed as the children of Edwin S Le Tall Rich in the 1881 census in 270 Heavygate Rd, Nether Hallam, Sheffield. Amor and William were listed as the children of Edwin S Le Tall Rich in the 1891 census in Nether Hallam, Sheffield .

     He died young according to Sheila Gates via Sue Swannack. William Rich was christened on 10 April 1796 in Carlton-in-Lindrick, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of William Rich and Mary Barlow.

     William Rich was born circa 1775. He was the son of Amor Rich and Mary Unknown (Wilkinson).
     William Rich was named in the in 1806 militia list taken in Barnsley, Silkstone, Yorkshire. He was an innkeeper, aged 31. He was licensee of the Old Windmill Inn in Barnsley, Silkstone Yorkshire, in 1822. In Baine's 1822 directory, he is listed as licencee of the Windmill, Shambles St, while the Old Windmill is under Matthew Mallinson, Shambles St.
     William died on 14 July 1827 in Barnsley, Yorkshire. He was buried on 16 July 1827 in St Mary's, Barnsley. William Rich, Barnsley, buried 16 July 1827, aged 52.
     His will was proved in December 1827 in the Exchequer Court of York.

     William Rich was christened on 6 August 1732 in Worsbrough, Darfield, Yorkshire. This is only a guess and would assume that the child died before his father. He was the son of John Rich and Ann Ellison.

     William Rich was born before 1852. He was the son of Henry Rich (of Ollerton).

     William Rich was born before 1550?.

     William Rich was christened on 4 August 1616 in Rotherham, Yorkshire. He was the son of Richard Rich.
     William Rich married Margaret Lee on 8 May 1645 in Rotherham, Yorkshire. She may be the widow Rich of Rotherham, with 2 hearths in the 1672 hearth tax.

     William Rich was born before 13 September 1669 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of John Rich.

     William Rich was born circa 1839 in Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Rich and Mary Unknown.
     William Rich appeared on the 1841 census in the household of Thomas Rich and Mary Unknown in Sheffield West, Yorkshire.

      William Rich was also known as (of Sutton) in some records.
     William Rich married Ann Unknown. William Rich was born circa 1770 in Yorkshire.
     William Rich and Ann Unknown appeared on the 1841 census in Sutton, Yorkshire. William Rich, 70, ag .lab, Ann 60, James 12, all born in the county.

     William Rich was born before 1 April 1843 in Ecclesfield, Wortley RD, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Rich and Martha Unknown. John and William were listed as the children of William Rich in the 1851 census in Lane End, Ecclesfield. John and William were listed as the children of William Rich in the 1861 census in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire.

     William Rich was born circa February 1871 in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Rich and Sarah Anne Woolhouse. Frederick and William were listed as the children of Thomas Rich in the 1871 census in Ecclesfield.

     Capt William Rich was born circa 1600? In Penistone, Yorkshire. William is described as the third son of Amor in 1627.. He was the son of Amor Rich and Alice Burdett.
     Capt William Rich was party to a land transaction on 22 August 1622 in of Bullhouse etc., Penistone, Yorkshire. Settlement: Adamorus Rich of Bullhouse to William Rich his son, capital messuage called Bullhouse in Thurlston Meer, a water corn mill called Bullhouse Mill, a messuage called Catshaw in closes called Doughty Royd, the Brighill, the Upper Sike, the Nether Sike, Moorehouse Ing, Great Tonge, Lt Tonge, the Nooke and other closes belonging to Milnehouse from the east of the River Dun (except the Wheatholm) to the use of Adam for his life and after his death to William and his heirs.
     Capt William Rich and David Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 12 February 1625/26 in Darton, Barnsley & Dodworth, Yorkshire. Exemplification of recovery: David Riche, pet. v. William Riche and ffrancis Jenkynson, tenants of 2 messuages, forty acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 36 acres of pasture etc. in Darton, Barnsley and Dodworth. Vouchee to warranty: Edward Barbor, Hilary term 1625.
     Capt William Rich was mentioned in a deed dated 24 January 1626/27 in Penistone. Bond: William Crossley of Henley, co. York to William Riche of Thurlestone, in £120 as surety that he is lawfully seized of a moiety of a water corn milne with in Thurlestone with houses, dams etc. which he recently purchased of Christopher Bromhead late of Thurlestone and which he now sells to Riche; and to keep it harmless from dower of Marguerite, now Crosley's wife..
     Capt William Rich and Amor Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 22 February 1626/27 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Revocation of grant: Aymor Riche of Bullhouse revokes the deed of August 20 1622 whereby he granted William, his third son, his capital messuage called Bullhouse in Thurlestone meere with a messuage called Cattshaw and all the closes occupied with a messuage called Milnehouse and known as Daughty roids, the Brigge hill, the Upper Sicke, the Nether Sike, the Moorhouse Inge, the Great Tonge, the Little Tonge, and the Nooke, by payment (as provided in the deed) of 12d to William.
     Note that John Rich, yeoman of Royd had just died.
     Capt William Rich and Amor Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 5 October 1627 in 'Bullhouse', 'Catshaw' & 'Royd', Penistone. Amor & his 3rd son William settled Millhouse & the fulling mill, 2 pts of Smallshaw, Bullhouse & Bullhouse Mill, Catshaw and Royd on Od Ogden of Denby Hall & John Hinchcliffe of Langside; but for the use of Amor during his life and then his wife Alice was to have Millhouse, Millhouse mill & 2 pts of Smallshaw for her life and then to the right heirs of Amor and the other premises to William and his heirs.
     Capt William Rich and Dorothy? or Ann? Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 3 December 1628. Conveyance in trust (conterpart). Edward Barber of Gawberhall, Yks, to William Riche of Denbie Hall and Francis Jenkinson of Barnesley, 4 closes called the Great Roide, Broad yage, the Great New close and the Little New close in Darton and belonging to the messuage called Gawber Hall, to the use of the said Edward Barber, and Dorothy his wife for their lives and then to their issue; because certain lands of her jointure have been sold, to witt the halfield, the Great Fox Roide, Denge? Roide, Yatefield and Little Foxe Roide.
     Capt William Rich was mentioned in a deed dated 12 May 1637 in Penistone. Settlement. Humray Beever of Hollinhurst in township and Hetherton and John Beever of Peniston, his son, to William Rich and Nicholas Sanderson of Thurleston. Messuage in Thurlestone with buildings and lands to the use of Humfray Beever for life and then to John Beever.. On 13 June 1637 Capt William Rich leased property to William Key or Kay in Penistone. Lease. Edward Rich of -- to William Riche of Bullhouse. Annual rent of 13/6/0 out of a certain messuage called the [Roide] demised by William Riche, deceased, to Richard Riche and by him ... to William Kaye for 20 years. (very defective document)
     Grant of a rent charge: William Kay the younger of Nether Thongue to William Rich of Bullhouse. A yearly rent charge of £13/6/8 payable out of the messuage called the Roide and lands belonging, granted to William by Edward Rich of the Roide for 20 years, which messuage and lands were demised by William Rich of Bullhouse deceased to Richard Rich, father of Edward for 112 pounds.      
Capt William Rich paid land tax in 1642 in Penistone, YKS. The 1642 land tax assessment for Thurlestone lists Will Rych paying 3/-, Adam Eyre is also listed for 4/4. Another? Will is listed for It?..H paying 3/6 or 7/6.
     He served as Captain of Horse in the Parliamentary Army between 1642 and 1644. His commission as Captain of a troop of horse in the regiment commanded by Colonel Laurence Parsons, was signed by Ferdinando Lord Fairfax, 22 June 1644. It appears by some memoranda that at the time of his death he had a claim upon the state for £700, which was unpaid in 1656. The family were puritans.
     30 September 1644 Petition to Lord Fairfax by John Haigh of Middop yeoman complaining that Major Beamout & Capt. Markham with their troops have seized his goods, etc. York Lord Fairfax desires Col. Bright, Mr John Ellis, Wm Rich, Adam Eyre, Christopher Wilson, Wm Bligth & Anthony Hadfield or any three of them to make an end of the differences mentioned in above petition or to report on the same. [Ronksley 7751-2, Wilson Mss v.52 f.62]..
     Capt William Rich was mentioned in the will of John Haigh dated 25 November 1645. They was mentioned on 14 September 1647 in Penistone, YKS, in the Royalist Composition Papers.
     Capt William Rich married Isabel Unknown (Rich) before 1648. She is mentioned in William's will dated 18 August 1648. Hunter states that she remarried Robert Bedford of Crownest before 1656. Collins states that it was his daughter Isabel.
     Capt William Rich made a will dated 18 August 1648 in Penistone. His will mentions his wife Isabel, son Silvanus, younger son William (under the tuition of Silvanus, and to inherit Royd) and daughters Mary, Rebecca and Ruth.
I, William Rich of Bulhouse, gent. To Silvanus my son, my messuages lands, etc which I inherited of Emory Rich (?Aymer) Rich, father to me, and my son Sylvanus ...[also estates left my will of sd father, in fee simple] except a messuage in Thurlestone Mere called the Royd and except the lands etc thereto belonging, sd Silvanus paying to Mary Rich, my eldest daughter, Rebecca Rich, second daughter, and Ruth Rich third daughter 100 pounds each when 21.
To William Rich, son, in fee simple, my messuage in Thurlston Meare afsd, called the Royd, paying to Martha, youngest daughter 100 pounds when 21.
Sylvanus my son to have the tuition of sd William my son.
Residue one third to wife, one third to Mary my daughter, other third to Ruth & Martha my daughters equally.
Mary & Ruth my daughters to be executrices.
Isabel my wife to have the nether parlour & chamber over it at Bulhouse. Dated 18 Aug 1648, signed Wm Riche, Witness John Sotwell, John Hanson, Thomas Hanson.
     William died before 6 March 1650 in Penistone, YKS. He was buried on 6 March 1649/50 in Penistone. Sepulti Gulielmus Rich Gen. March 6.
     Capt William Rich was mentioned on 17 July 1652.
     His will was proved on 18 July 1660 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Proved at London July 18, 1660 by Mary Rich, power reserved to Ruth Rich. An unknown person was mentioned as deceased in the land contract on 16 January 1663 in Royde, Penistone. Lease: William Rich the younger, son of William Rich, deceased, late of Bullhouse in Penistone, to Godfrey Booth of Cunesbrough re a dwellinghouse of Appleyard called the Royde in Penistone... for 21 years at a yearly rent of 22/5/-.

     William Rich (of Anston) was born on 26 May 1800 in Anston, Yorkshire. He was the son of John Rich and Ann Snowden. William Rich (of Anston) was christened on 28 May 1800 in Anston.

     William Rich (of Harworth) was born before 1715 in England.
     William Rich (of Harworth) married Elizabeth Pinnington on 5 November 1736 in Harworth, Nottinghamshire, England.

     William Rich (of Hornthwaite, jr) was christened on 23 January 1624/25 in Penistone, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Rich alias Peck.
     In Agnes Unknown (Peck) (Mendlove)'s will dated 24 November 1630 in "Hornthwaite Hall', Penistone, Yorkshire,, William Rich (of Hornthwaite, jr) was named as heir; Will and probate of Agnes Mendlove of Hornthwaite hall, Penistone, widow. She divides her household goods between her grandson William Riche, her niece Jane Turner, Mary Pecke and Mary Mookeson, her brothers John & William Pecke, her sisters Ann Mookeson and Diones Ibbotson and others, who also receive stated sums of money, and to her brother John Pecke the lease of the northfield and damcroft at Oxspringe.
     He was mentioned in Adam Eyre's diary Oct 17 1647.
     William died before 25 March 1650 in Penistone, YKS. He was not mentioned in his father's will. He was buried on 25 March 1650 in Penistone. Sepulti Gulielmus filius Gulielmi Rich 25 March 1650.

     William Rich (of Mattersey) was christened on 11 June 1704 in Mattersey, Nottinghamshire. He was the son of Richard Rich (of Mattersey).

     William Rich (of Sheffield) married an unknown person . He was born before 1630 in Yorkshire, England.
     There is no William Rich at Sheffield in the 1672 Hearth Tax return for South Yorkshire.
     William died before 11 July 1680 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. He was buried on 11 July 1680 in St Peter's, Sheffield, Yorkshire.

     His issue is probably mixed with the 1583 William.. William Rich (of Sheffield) was christened on 21 October 1590 in St Peter's, Sheffield, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas Rich and Elizabeth Creswick.
     William Rich (of Sheffield) married Elizabeth Hancocke on 30 July 1615 in St Peter's, Sheffield, Yorkshire.