An American Family History

Edward Richards and Ann Knight married about 1650. They lived on the eastern part of Essex street in Lynn. Edward was a joiner.

Their children were all born in Lynn. John Richards was born about 1652. Abigail Richards was born about 1655. Mary Richards Nick was born about 1660. William Richards was born on June 7, 1663. Daniel Richards was born in 1665. Deborah Richards was born about 1667. She died December 24, 1679 when she was about twelve years old.

In 1688 Edward and Ann wrote to their son William and asked him to come home and to never leave.

Edward died in 1690.

Lynn Meeting House 1682