Joseph RICHARD

(b. 30 March 1791 , Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. 24 May 1860 , Amhertsburg, Canada West )

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Joseph RICHARD was born 30 March 1791 in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada

Joseph RICHARD was the child of Jean Baptiste Marie RICHARD and Marie-Catherine PHANEUF and the grandchild of: (paternal) Pierre Joseph RICHARD and Marie Madeleine BOURG (maternal) François PHANEUF and Marie-Marguerite FORGET dite DESPATITS

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

Joseph married Marie-Desanges-Archange BRO (BREAULT) (BRAULT) 10 August 1812 in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada . The couple had (at least) 18 children.
Marie-Desanges-Archange BRO (BREAULT) (BRAULT) was born 7 January 1798 in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada. Marie-Desanges-Archange died 18 February 1863 in Amhertsburg, Ontario, Canada. Marie-Desanges-Archange was the child of Jean Baptiste BREAU (BRAULT) and Brigitte LAVIOLETTE.

Joseph RICHARD died 24 May 1860 in Amhertsburg, Canada West.

Thanks to Erica Rielly for the following information:

"I found a death record for Joseph Richard, who was the husband of Marie Des Anges Bro (Brault) also on ancestry.com. Joseph died on May 24, 1860 in Malden Township, Essex, Ontario. He was buried on May 26, 1860 in John the Baptist Cemetery, Amherstburg, Ontario. I also have a scan of Joseph's will that another family researcher sent me.

Joseph's son, Toussaint Joseph Richard was born 26 Jan 1815 in St. Denis sur Richelieu, Quebec and married Marie Angelique Benoit on 1Jul 1834 in St. Hyacinthe (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire), Quebec. I have not been able to find a death record for Toussaint, but have found Marie Angelique Benoit and their children; Joseph Toussaint, Cleophas (Edward), and Desire Barnabe (Jerry or Jeremiah)

Joseph Toussaint Richard was born 14 Aug 1835 in St. Hyacithe (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire) and married Adeline (Boivin) Drinkwine about 1860 possible in Vermont. Believe Joseph Toussaint died on 10 Apr 1920 in Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts. Joseph disappears after Adeline dies in 1913.

Henry Joseph Richard(s) was born 25 Jan 1863 in Roxton Falls (St-Jean-Baptiste). Joseph married Anna Ricard on 24 Jan 1882 in Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts. Henry died on 1 Jan 1942 in Wichendon.

Henry Adelbert Richards was born on 30 Oct 1882 in Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts. Henry married Alma Victoria Duval on 30 Mar 1902 in Barre, Worcester, Massachusetts. Henry died on 27 Jun 1945.

Joseph Francis Richards was born 27 Jun 1910 in Winchendon, Worcester, Massachusetts and married Bertha Helen Libby on 6 Feb 1937 in Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine. Joseph died on 19 Nov 1959 in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine."

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Joseph RICHARD married

Marie-Desanges-Archange BRO (BREAULT) (BRAULT)-- Date: 10 August 1812 Place: Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada
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Marie-Desanges-Archange BRO (BREAULT) (BRAULT) was the child of Jean Baptiste BREAU (BRAULT) and Brigitte LAVIOLETTE

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Children of Joseph RICHARD and Marie-Desanges-Archange BRO (BREAULT) (BRAULT):

Marie-Archange RICHARD (b.21 July 1813, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. 25 November 1823, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada )

Toussaint-Joseph RICHARD (b.26 January 1815, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. abt. 1835, )
m. Marie Angélique BENOIT 1 July 1834 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Marie-Rosalie RICHARD (b.11 August 1816, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. 17 January 1841, Saint-Hyacinthe, Canada East )
m. Edouard GAUVIN 5 February 1833 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Zoe RICHARD (b.4 April 1818, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. 13 January 1885, , Nebraska, USA)

Marie-Angele RICHARD (b.21 May 1819, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. 22 April 1911, Anderdon, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada)

Marie-Anne RICHARD (b.25 August 1820, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. 30 October 1820, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada)

Marie-Geneviève RICHARD (b.4 October 1821, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada d. , )

Joseph RICHARD (b.3 December 1822, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. 5 July 1823, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada )

Marie-Archange RICHARD (b.4 March 1824, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. , )

Joseph RICHARD (b.22 November 1825, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. 11 May 1906, Amherstburg, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada)

Michel RICHARD (b.18 June 1827, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. 28 January 1854, St-Jean, Amherstburg, Essex Co., Canada West)

Marie-Aurelie RICHARD (b.19 August 1828, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. 27 June 1896, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada )
m. Jean-Baptiste DELISLE 21 October 1850 in Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada (Assumption) (Sandwich) (Walkerville)

François-Xavier RICHARD (b.4 December 1830, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. , )

Jules-William RICHARD (b.1 September 1832, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. 15 December 1908, Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada)

Narcisse Eusebe Etienne "Nelson" RICHARD (b.25 December 1834, Saint-Hyacinthe, Lower Canada d. 24 November 1915, )

Marie Henriette RICHARD (b.6 January 1841, Amherstburg, Malden, Essex, Canada West d. 1 November 1920, Detroit, Michigan, USA)

Patrice RICHARD (b.16 June 1843, Amherstburg, Essex Co., Canada West d. 25 April 1936, Livingston, Park Co., Montana, USA)

Marie Rose RICHARD (b.10 July 1846, Amherstburg, Malden, Essex, Canada West d. , )

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1791 Birth
30 March 1791
Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Lower Canada

Baptism

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The French In North America: 1500-1783

1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1812 Marriage / Partner
Joseph RICHARD and Marie-Desanges-Archange BRO (BREAULT) (BRAULT) 10 August 1812, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

He was 21 years old.

1812 marriage

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1813 Birth of Child
Marie-Archange RICHARD was born 21 July 1813, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 22 years old.

1815 Birth of Child
Toussaint-Joseph RICHARD was born 26 January 1815, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 23 years old.

1816 Birth of Child
Marie-Rosalie RICHARD was born 11 August 1816, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 25 years old.

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.

1818 Birth of Child
Zoe RICHARD was born 4 April 1818, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 27 years old.

1819 Birth of Child
Marie-Angele RICHARD was born 21 May 1819, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 28 years old.

1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England

1820 Birth of Child
Marie-Anne RICHARD was born 25 August 1820, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 29 years old.

1821 Birth of Child
Marie-Geneviève RICHARD was born 4 October 1821, Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu, Québec, Canada

Joseph was 30 years old.

1822 Birth of Child
Joseph RICHARD was born 3 December 1822, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 31 years old.

1823 Death of Child
Joseph RICHARD died 5 July 1823, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 32 years old.

1823 Death of Child
Marie-Archange RICHARD died 25 November 1823, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 32 years old.

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1824 Birth of Child
Marie-Archange RICHARD was born 4 March 1824, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 32 years old.

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 Birth of Child
Joseph RICHARD was born 22 November 1825, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 34 years old.

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 Birth of Child
Michel RICHARD was born 18 June 1827, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 36 years old.

1828 Birth of Child
Marie-Aurelie RICHARD was born 19 August 1828, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 37 years old.

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England

1830 Birth of Child
François-Xavier RICHARD was born 4 December 1830, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 39 years old.

1832 Birth of Child
Jules-William RICHARD was born 1 September 1832, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 41 years old.

1833 Marriage of Child
Marie-Rosalie RICHARD married 5 February 1833, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur) to Edouard GAUVIN

1834 Marriage of Child
Toussaint-Joseph RICHARD married 1 July 1834, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur) to Marie Angélique BENOIT

1834 Birth of Child
Narcisse Eusebe Etienne "Nelson" RICHARD was born 25 December 1834, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 43 years old.

1836 - July 21 - Opening of the first railway in Canada from La Prairie to St. Jean, Quebec

1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

1841 Birth of Child
Marie Henriette RICHARD was born 6 January 1841, Amherstburg, Malden, Essex, Ontario, Canada

Joseph was 49 years old.

1841 Death of Child
Marie-Rosalie RICHARD died 17 January 1841, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur)

Joseph was 49 years old.

1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of Canada

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1843 Birth of Child
Patrice RICHARD was born 16 June 1843, Amherstburg, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

Joseph was 52 years old.

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1846 Birth of Child
Marie Rose RICHARD was born 10 July 1846, Amherstburg, Malden, Essex, Ontario, Canada

Joseph was 55 years old.

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1850 Marriage of Child
Marie-Aurelie RICHARD married 21 October 1850, Windsor, Essex, Ontario, Canada (Assumption) (Sandwich) (Walkerville) to Jean-Baptiste DELISLE

1852-53 - The Grand Trunk Railway receives its charter.

1854 - The French seigneurial system of land tenancy is finally abolished in Canada East.

1854 Death of Child
Michel RICHARD died 28 January 1854, St-Jean, Amherstburg, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

Joseph was 62 years old.

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1857 - Ottawa chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of the united colony of Canada.

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1860 Death
24 May 1860
Amhertsburg, Canada West

He died at the age of 69.

Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM - Updated: 11/18/2024 11:27:10 AM