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     Lydia Jane Rich was christened on 26 January 1836 in Laughton en le Morthen, Yorkshire. Lydia Jane, daughter of George & Jane Rich, of Hooton, wheelwright.. She was the daughter of George Rich and Jane Holt. Elizabeth and Lydia were listed as the children of George Rich in the 1851 census in Laughton en le Morthen, Yorkshire.
     In George Rich's will dated 8 February 1860 in Laughton en le Morthen, Lydia Jane Rich was named as heir. Lydia and Elizabeth were listed as the children of Jane Holt in the 1861 census in Laughton en le Morthen, Yorkshire.
Lydia Jane Rich married an unknown person in 1866 in Rotherham RD, Yorkshire.

     Lydia Tempest Rich was commonly known as Jill. She was born on 21 December 1896 in 'Belwood', Turramurra, New South Wales. "Belwood" is at 12 King St, Turramurra and was auctioned 8 May 1982 being a "gracious family residence in spacious gardens" - 9/10ths of an acre. She was the daughter of George Edward Rich KCMG, PC and Elizabeth Steer Bowker.
     Lydia was educated at Ascham School, Sydney. She was confirmed on 24 September 1913 in St Mark's, Darling Point, New South Wales. She travelled with Elizabeth Steer Bowker and John Stanser Rich on the "SS Otranto".
     Lydia Tempest Rich and Elizabeth Steer Bowker travelled to Sydney in 1914 per the "SS Maloja". They departed from London 14 Nov 1914. Jill became completely deaf in her teens and they travelled to Europe in 1914 in search of treatment, learning to lip read. Betha & Jill returned, Jack having joined the English Army.
We have her prayer book inscribed "Lydia T Rich from her loving grannie 22 Dec 1917" - the day after her 21st birthday.
Lydia Tempest Rich married Ashby Arthur William Hooper, son of Arthur Frederick Hooper and Fannie Madeline Elma Dempster, on 14 April 1924 in St Paul's College chapel, Sydney University. HOOPER-RICH. The marriage was celebrated on April 14 of Lydia Tempest Rich, only daughter of Mr. Justice and Mrs. Rich, of Elizabeth Bay, to Ashby A. W. Hooper, elder son of Mr. A. F. Hooper, of Toorak, Melbourne. The Rev. A. H. Garnsey officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in silver cloth satin with a court train lined with silver not and trimmed with diamond buckles. Tho bridesmaid, Miss M. P. Rolln, wore maize beaded Georgette. Mr. Frank Richardson (Geelong) acted as best man. The reception was held at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, where Mrs. Rich received the guests. The bride travelled in dark embroldcicd morocaln, and wore a toque to match.
Jill Rich and Ashby Arthur William Hooper moved to Switzerland departing August 1925. Ashby had taken a position with Brown Boveri in Baden, Switzerland (Barden im Aargau).
     Jill and Ashby resided at Baden, Switzerland, from November 1925 to 1928. His sister Margot joined them.
     Lydia Tempest Rich and Ashby Arthur William Hooper were on the passenger list of the "Oronsay", arriving at Fremantle, Western Australia, on 5 March 1928. The departed London on 4 Feb 1928, via Toulon to Sydney.
She was a member of the Queens Club Sydney, resigning in 5 Oct 1976.
Lydia Tempest Rich and Ashby Arthur William Hooper moved to Melbourne, Victoria, in 1934 per the "Westralia".
     Lydia and Ashby were registered at 11 Douglas St, Toorak, on the between 1934 and 1936 electoral roll.
     Jill and Ashby resided at 31 Montalto Avenue, Toorak, from 1937 to 1957.
Elected as member of the Alexandra Club, Melbourne on 13 Oct 1949.
     Lydia Tempest Rich received a letter from Charles Ellison Rich dated 18 December 1956. A letter addressed from 3 Kingston House, London SW7 mentions the visit of Joan Rich (Grimwade) to London, Colin and his family at St Anton for winter sports, Martin in South Africa.
     Lydia resided at 115 Canterbury Rd, Toorak, Victoria, from c. 1960 to 1985.
     Lydia resided at 32a Coppin Grove, Hawthorn, Victoria, from 1985.
     Lydia died on 11 April 1988 in the Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Victoria, aged 91. She was living at 32a Coppin Grove, Hawthorn at the time. She was cremated in April 1988 in The Necropolis, Springvale. Her ashes were placed in the Dempster family grave at Kew Cemetery along with her husband on 21 April 1988.
     Her will was proved on 17 August 1988 at Victoria. She was described as having blood type B+, blue eyes and went grey in her twenties.

     Mally Rich was also known as Mary Ritch in records. She was christened on 11 June 1780 in Anston, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Rich and Elizabeth Parkin.
     Mally died before 23 July 1790 in Anston, Yorkshire. She was buried on 23 July 1790 in St James, Anston.

     Margaret Rich was born on 2 May 1684 in Penistone, Yorkshire. She was christened on 10 May 1684 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Margareta filia Elkana Rich, Gen. She was the daughter of Elkanah Rich and Margaret Shaw.
     Margaret died before 15 November 1684 in Penistone, YKS. She was buried on 15 November 1684 in Penistone, YKS. Margareta f. Elkana Rich, Gen.

     Margaret Rich was christened on 18 March 1580/81 in St Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Richard Rich (of Sheffield) and Cicilia Hall.

     Margaret Rich was christened on 28 October 1630 in St Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Rich and Helen Housley.

     Margaret Rich was christened on 7 October 1750 in Tickhill, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Rich and Ann Smith.

     Margaret Mary Rich was born on 7 December 1855 in Onehunga, New Zealand. She married Walter Shrimpton in 1874, no issue. She was the daughter of Francis Dyer Rich and Margaret Forbes.

     Margery Rich was christened on 24 November 1581 in St Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Thomas Rich and Elizabeth Creswick.

     Maria Rich was born circa 1834. She was the daughter of Edward Rich and Maria Unknown.
     Maria died on 31 May 1854 in Auckland, New Zealand. She is not listed in the civil registers. She was buried on 2 June 1854 in Symonds Street cemetery, Auckland. Maria Rich, aged 20 years.

     Maria Rich was christened on 3 September 1831 in Bleadon, Somerset. She was the daughter of George Rich and Elizabeth (?).
     Maria died on 19 August 1900 in New Zealand aged 68. Her gravestone at the Hautapu cemetery, mentions her husband (marreid 1866) and 2 sons & a possible daughter. Younger son named Arthur George Rich Williams who died 25 Feb1940 in Melbourne (1905 engineerm, Cambridge NZ). He married Clara Roberta Newall in 1910 in NZ and she probably died & Jan1958 in Auckland.

     Marie Rich was christened on 29 August 1602 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. She was the daughter of Brian Rich and Ann Raine.

     Marjorie Tempest Ellison Rich was born on 3 November 1896 in Woollahra, New South Wales. November 3, at Glenhead, Woollahra, the wife of H C Ellison Rich, of a daughter. She was the daughter of Hamor Charles Ellison Rich and Agnes May Gadsden.
1920 Bush Book Club ball, Town Hall, Sydney April 7: - Miss Marjorie Rich with Miss Isabel Garland arranged "Idylls of the King". Phyllis Rolin arranged "Pride & Prejudice" which included Jill Rich, Ashby Hooper & Lydia Bellbridge.
Marjorie Tempest Ellison Rich married Clifford Squier Ross on 12 April 1923 in All Saints, Woollahra, New South Wales. ROSS-RlCH. - On the 12th April, 1923, at All Saints' Church, Woollahra, Sydney, by the Rev. Canon Langley, assisted by the Rev. C. A. Lucas, Clifford Squier, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Ross, "Ardenbraught," Point Piper, Sydney, to Marjorie Ellison Tempest, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ellison Rich, "Kergrist," Edgecliff road, Woollahra.
     Marjorie and Clifford were registered at 4 Fairfax Rd, Bellevue Hill, on the between 1930 and 1936 electoral roll.
     Marjorie resided at 44 Village High Rd, Vaucluse, New South Wales, 1979.
     Marjorie died on 15 May 1984 in Vaucluse, New South Wales, aged 87.

     Martha Rich was christened on 10 July 1647 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Martha filia Reginaldi Rich. She was the daughter of Reginald Rich and Sarah Kay.
Martha Rich married John Rich, son of Edward Rich and Ellen Street, before 1670.
     Martha Rich was mentioned in the will of Reginald Rich dated 26 May 1677.
     Martha Rich and John Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 24 October 1677 in Penistone, YKS. John Rich of Parkin House bound to John Wordsworth of Softley in 200 pounds to abide by the division to be by lot assigned of the estate of Reginald Rich, deceased, which is to be exactly surveyed and is to be equally divided by John Wainwright and Abraham Haigh of Carlecoates.
     Martha Rich and Sarah Rich were mentioned in a deed dated 11 December 1677 in re Parkinhouse, Thurlstone, Penistone, Yorkshire. Deed of partition and counterpart: John Wordsworth of Softley and Sarah his wife and John Rich of Parkinhouse and Martha his wife agree to divide a messuage called Parkinhouse with its lands and buildings at Parkinhouse and Ecklands lately the inheritance of Reginald Rich, deceased, and now descended to his daughters Sarah wife of John Wordsworth and Martha wife of John Rich, as follows:- to John and Sarah Wordsworth the east half part of the dwellinghouse and the outshott, the west half part of the barn, the fold, the east half part of the garden and of the barn at Ecklands, the Mistall and one little house, the east half part of the fold and 1 little croft adjoining Dodge Lane, several parcels of ground called Ryecroft, the Rough close, the Ing Holme, the Well Cliff Head, the Little Field, the Pingle, the Holme, the Barren Royd, the Little Well Cliffe, the Acre and the West half part of the house in it, the west side of Upper Hey Dole, n. side of Nether Dole, s. side of Little Dole, n. side of Great Dole in Longlands, s. side of the High Leys, n. side of the Oakes Doke, s. side of the Bents dole, 2 acres in the Rough Grounds, s.w. side of the Well dole, upper side of the uppermost dole, upper side of Brow dole, upper side of Dole next to More royd-gap, lower side of Hollin dole, lower side of the ½ acre, east side of the Meadow Spot in the Bents to the meere stone; to John and Martha Rich, the west half of the dwelling house and the outshott, the east half part of the barn and fold, the west half of the garden and of barn at Ecklands, the Mistall there and the stable adjoining. the whole garden at Ecklands, the West half part of the fold next to the barn to the meer stone; several parcels of ground called the Croft, the Ley Close the West Croft, the Rushy Fields, the Meare Ing Head, the Wainehouse croft adjoining the head of the barn at Ecklands, the lane into the Barren Royd, the lower part of the Holme, upper part of the Barren Royd, upper half of the little Well Cliffe, east half of the Acre and of the house standing in it called the High Coat, east side of Upper Hey dole in the Townfield, s. side of Nether Hey dole, n. side of Little Dole in Longlands, s. side of the Great Dole in Longlands, n. side of the High Leyes, s. side of the Oakes dole, n. side of the Bents dole, 2 acres of land in the Rough Grounds, n.e. side of the Well dole, lower side of the uppermost dole in the Townfield, lower side of the Brow dole, lower side of dole on More-royd-gap, upper side of Hollin dole, upper side of half acre, west end of Meadow Spot on side of the Bents dole.
On 10 May 1701 Martha Rich sold property in 'Parkin House' & 'Eclands', Thurlstone, Penistone, Yorkshire. Bargain and sale: John Rich of Parkinhouse and Martha his wife and Jonas Rich, son and heir apparent of John Rich, to John Priest of Bradshaw. A messuage called Parkin house with buildings and lands in Thurlstone and Thurlstone meer and other buidings and lands in Ecklands for 160 pounds.
     Martha died before 4 April 1718 in Penistone, YKS. She was buried on 4 April 1718 in Penistone. Sepulti Martha ux Johis Rich de Parkin House, yeoman.

     Martha Rich was born on 7 June 1655 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Nati Martha filia Edvardi Rich.. She was the daughter of Edward Rich and Mary Unknown.
     In Edward Rich's will dated 19 December 1682 in Penistone, Martha Rich was named as heir.

     Martha Rich was christened on 21 October 1676 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Martha filia Johannis Rich..
     Martha died on 21 October 1676 in Penistone, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Rich and Martha Rich. Martha Rich was buried on 21 October 1676 in Penistone. Martha filia John Rich, but mentioned in Reg Rich's will of May 1677.

     Martha Rich was christened on 2 November 1647 in Penistone. Martha filia Gulielmi Rich, Gen.. She was the daughter of Capt William Rich.
She may be the Martha, wife of Thomas Bramhall mentioned in William Rich of Hornthwaite's will of 1673, or the Martha who married Thomas Prigion in 1665.

     Martha Rich was christened on 3 October 1654 in Penistone. Nati & bapt: Martha, filia Sylvani Rich, gen. Oct 3 1654. She was born on 3 October 1654 in Penistone, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Silvanus Rich and Mary Wordsworth.
     Martha died before 8 June 1666 in Penistone, YKS. However Dransfield (p.13 mentions the burial of Martha, daughter of Sylvanus aged 2 in 1656?. She was buried on 8 June 1666 in Penistone. Sepulti Martha filia Sylvani Rich. Gen.

     Martha Rich was born on 29 September 1691 in Penistone, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Elkanah Rich and Martha Thorpe. Martha Rich was christened on 9 October 1692 in Penistone, Yorkshire.
     Martha Rich and Richard Rodes obtained a marriage licence on 21 October 1713 in York, Yorkshire. Rich. Rodes aged 22 of Long Houghton, Darfield, & Martha Rich aged 21 of Bullhouse, Peniston for a marriage at Penistone parish church or Denby chapel or Silkstone parish church.
Martha Rich married Richard Rodes, son of William Rodes and Mary Wilson, on 18 November 1713 in the nonconformist chapel, Penistone, Yorkshire. Richard Rodes married Martha, daughter of Elkana Rich of Bullhouse, 18 Nov 1713. Mr Richd Rodes, of Great Houghton, and Mrs Martha Rich, of Bullhouse, married Nov 18 1713.
Samuel Crompton married secondly Martha Rich on 18 January 1728. Martha remarried Samuel Crompton, a banker (the husband of her first husband's sister Ann) 18 Jan 1728. Ann Rodes/Crompton died 16 May 1724, buried in Aldermandbury church, London.
Lease and release: 1. Aymor Rich of Bulhouse in the Parish of Penistone, esq Samuel Crompton of Derby, esq and Martha his wife 2. John Spencer of Cannon Hall, esq. Property: 2 messuages called the Abbey, with closes called Wharley Field, Upper Donffin, Nether Donffin, Upper Hall Royd, Nether Hall Royd, Great Lee, Little Lee, Hanging Croft, Well Ing, Storth, High Owler Ing, New Lands, Lower Close, Little Close, Upper Cross Field and Nether Cross Field, in Shepley. 9-10 Oct 1728.
     Martha died after 1764 in Derby?, Derbyshire. She was mentioned in 1764. Described as only sister of the whole blood to Aymer Riche esq.

     Martha Rich was christened on 12 June 1703 in Bradfield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Abel Rich and Ellen or Eleanor Morton (Brook).
Martha Rich married Gervas Parkin on 19 May 1722 in Darton, Yorkshire. Martha Rich aged 20 of Silkstone was granted a licence to marry Gervas Parkin aged 22 of Bank End Darfield, on 18 May 1722 for the Silkstone or Darton parish church.
     Martha Rich and Henry Hawksworth obtained a marriage licence on 26 June 1722 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Henry Hawkesworth aged 24 of Ecclesfield and Martha Rich, aged 20 of Penistone to wed at Penistone parish church or Cawthorne Chapel or Bradfield Chapel.
Martha Rich married Henry Hawksworth on 26 July 1722 in Cawthorne, Yorkshire. He was of Divardine, Ecclesfield and she was of Catshaw in Peniston.

     Martha Rich was born before 31 January 1705/6 in Thurlstone, Penistone, Yorkshire. She was christened on 31 January 1705/6 in Penistone. She was the daughter of Amor Rich and Elizabeth Hirst.

     Martha Rich was christened on 5 September 1685 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Martha, daughter of Emor of Royd. She was the daughter of Amor Rich and Martha Unknown.
Martha Rich married Jonathan Micklethwaite on 25 March 1701 in Penistone, YKS.
     Martha died before 9 October 1701 in Penistone, YKS. She was buried on 9 October 1701 in Penistone.

     Martha Rich was christened on 20 January 1730/31 in Cawthorne, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Rich and Ann Ellison.
     Martha died before 6 February 1730/31 in Cawthorne, YKS. She was buried on 6 February 1730/31 in Cawthorne.

     Martha Rich was christened on 13 September 1753 in Cawthorne, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Jonas Rich and Elizabeth Waring.
Martha was party to a deed dated 3 June 1775; John Sanderson of Little Boughton [Houghton?] in the parish of Darfield, Yks and Elizabeth his wife and Ann Rich and Martha Rich, both of Daw Walls in Cawthorn in the said county, spinsters, which the said Elizabeth the wife of the said John Sanderson, Ann Rich and Martha Rich are the three daughters and heirs at law of Jonas Rich, late of Daw Wills, yeoman, deceased, who was the only son and heir at law and also a devisee named in the last will and testament of Aymor Rich late of the same place, yeoman, deceased, of the one part and Joseph Allen ....
Martha Rich married William Wood on 24 April 1783 in Cawthorne, Yorkshire. Married by licence. Brooks states that he was of Billingley. They had 6 children.
     In Elizabeth Waring's will dated 9 March 1787 in Cawthorne, YKS, Martha Rich was named as heir.
     Martha died in 1829.

     Martha Rich was christened on 22 December 1664 in Barnsley, Silkstone, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Rich.
     Martha died on 2 January 1699/0 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, aged 35. She may be the Martha Rich buried 2 Jan 1699 (1700).

     Martha Rich was born before 1745 in Yorkshire. Her parentage is only a guess - it is just as (un)likely to be Jonas. She was the daughter of John Rich.
     Martha resided at Mortomley, Ecclesfield, Yorkshire, 1758. Martha was present at Hannah Rich's christening on 15 September 1758 in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire.
Martha Rich married George Hobson on 28 October 1767 in Ecclesfield.

     Martha Rich was christened on 7 April 1690 in Penistone, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of David Rich.

     Martha Rich was christened on 11 November 1649 in Penistone, Yorkshire. Martha filia Emoris Rich.. She was the daughter of Amor Rich and Elizabeth Earnshaw.

     Martha Rich was christened on 31 July 1631 in St Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Rich and Helen Housley.

     Martha Rich was born before 1630 in Penistone, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Edward Rich.
Martha Rich married Unknown Greene before 1650.
     In Amor Rich's will dated 18 July 1652 in 'Smallshaw', Thurlstone, Penistone, Yorkshire, Martha Rich was named as heir.