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Sears Thompson Richards

Birth	:	4 Jul 1842 Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 1911
Burial	:	St Nicholas Churchyard, Sutton, London Borough of Sutton, England
Description	:	Attorney-at-law and Postmaster He m1. Cynthia Baker. He. m2. Mrs. Jennie Gibson Shipton in 1888. Father of Ella, Mertie, and Warren. -------------------------------------------------------- Sears Thompson Richards Sears Thompson Richards was born in Buffalo, New York, July 4, 1842. The scenes of this life closed for him at the residence of his son, W. E. Richards, in Edgewood, Iowa, On April 14, 1911, after having lived 68 years, 9 months and 10 days. As an attorney he was often here attending, court and had a large number of friends in this city who sincerely mourn his death. Read More	Attorney-at-law and Postmaster He m1. Cynthia Baker. He. m2. Mrs. Jennie Gibson Shipton in 1888. Father of Ella, Mertie, and Warren. -------------------------------------------------------- Sears Thompson Richards Sears Thompson Richards was born in Buffalo, New York, July 4, 1842. The scenes of this life closed for him at the residence of his son, W. E. Richards, in Edgewood, Iowa, On April 14, 1911, after having lived 68 years, 9 months and 10 days. As an attorney he was often here attending, court and had a large number of friends in this city who sincerely mourn his death. When ten years of age, with his widowed mother and two brothers, John and William, he came to Iowa. The same year they settled on a farm in Lodomillo township, northwest of Yankee Settlement, now Edgewood. For fifty-nine years, with the exception of about three months spent at Iowa City, in attendance at the Law department of the State University, his home has been in the same township. Early in 1864 he enlisted as a soldier in the Union army and served until the close of the war. For years in order to support his family, he worked on the farm in summer and taught school during the winter months. As a teacher he was very successful. The deceased moved with his family to Edgewood in 1877, serving as Justice of the Peace, and at the same time continuing his study of law. He was admitted to the bar of Clayton county, over thirty years ago and during his active years enjoyed a large law practice in Clayton and Delaware counties. At the time of his death Mr. Richards was serving as postmaster at Edgewood, a position he had held for a number of years. In early life he was baptized by Rev. N. W. Bixby and united with the Free Baptist Church. For years he was active in church work, being a teacher in Sunday School and afterwards superintendent. He had a passion for music and at times taught "singing school" was a leader of music in church service and especially helpful on such occasions as this. The departed is survived by his three children, Mrs. W. H. Cooley and Mrs. T. N. Arnold of Manchester and W. E. Richards of Edgewood, Iowa, one brother, John Richards, of Edgewood, and two half sisters, Mrs. Anna Minkler Montezano, Washington, and Mrs. Minnie Mehan, address unknown, and their families. One more of the brave and honored defenders of our country's flag has answered the last roll call and received his final discharge. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, April 17, at the Methodist Church, Rev. C. H. True officiating, assisted by Rev. Soule. The remains were laid to rest in Edgewood cemetery. Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa, April 19, 1911 ------------------------------------------------------ Suggested edit: Civil War Veteran Sears T Richards Residence: Age at Enlistment: 21 Enlistment Date: 25 Feb 1864 Rank at enlistment: Private State Served: Iowa Survived the War?: Yes Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Iowa 21st Infantry Regiment on 02 Mar 1864.Mustered out on 12 Jul 1865.Transferred to Company U, Iowa 34th Infantry Regiment on 12 Jul 1865.Mustered out on 15 Aug 1865 at Houston, TX. Birth Date: abt 1843 Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion Contributor: Linda Linn (46913843) • [email protected]

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Jennie M Gibson Richards

(1859 - 1904)

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Warren Earl Richards

(1874 - 1959)

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