Evan Richards, 1862

Name
Evan /Richards/
Given names
Evan
Surname
Richards
Birth 1862 33

Death of a sisterJane Richards
1863 (aged 1 year)

Birth of a sisterJane Richards
1864 (aged 2 years)

Death of a brotherEvan Richards
1866 (aged 4 years)

Birth of a brotherDavid Richards
1866 (aged 4 years)

Birth of a sisterCaroline Richards
1868 (aged 6 years)

Birth of a brotherEvan Richards
1870 (aged 8 years)

Death of a fatherEvan Richards
25 July 1899 (aged 37 years)

Note: MUDGEE.

MUDGEE. (from our correspondent ) Another of the few remaining pioneers of the district has passed away in the person of Mr. Evan Richards, father of the member for Mudgee. It may be said of the deceased that he never left an enemy behind. Although a Protestant, he counted amongst his best friends members of the Catholic community, many of whom came miles to attend the funeral, one coming from Wollar (40 miles) and another from Gulgong (20 miles). Monsignor O'Donovan also paid his last respects to the memory of the deceased gentleman by his presence at the funeral. In his demise Mudgee lost a man whose charitable and broadminded spirit caused him to be loved and respected by everybody. (Freeman's Journal, Saturday 12 August 1899, page 22).

Note: DEATH OF MR. E. RICHARDS, SEN.

DEATH OF MR. E. RICHARDS, SEN. MUDGEE, Tuesday. - Last night Mr. Evan Richards, father of Mr. E. Richards, M.L.A., died at the age of 78 years. Deceased had been for 50 years a resident of the district. When he first arrived in the colony he was connected with the old St . Jame's School, but was subsequently selected by the late Archdeacon Gunther to open St. John's School, in Mudgee. He afterwards joined the Civil Service, from which he retired. He leaves a widow well provided for. In early politics deceased was a prominent factor locally, having fought in all the principal battles side by side with the late Dan. Cassin, and he took an active part in the first election under Responsible Government (Evening News, Wednesday 26 July 1899, page 3).

Death of a motherCaroline Smith
14 May 1901 (aged 39 years)

Note: Death of Mrs. Richards.

Death of Mrs. Richards. At a Ripe Old Age On Tuesday last, the Angel of Death claimed one of Mudgee's oldest identities in the person of Mrs. Evan Richards, relict of the late Mr. Evan Richards. The deceased lady had attained the ripe old age of 72 years at the time of her demise, and was one of the good old stock whose activity and vitality were wonderful to behold at such an advanced age. Mudgee has been the good old lady's home for over 50 years, and though only surviving her late widely-respected husband by two years, she lived to see all the members of her family - a large one - married, and comfortably settled in life, which is so pleasing to a mother. The deceased lady's end was sudden and unexpected, and it came as a shock to her family and friends. She had been suffering from an ailment of the foot, but nothing serious was anticipated, although confined to her bed. On Tuesday however, the end came, when she was conversing with members of her family, who were gathered at the bedside after dinner. The late Mrs. Richards was plain and unassuming in manner, and many acts of charity performed by her in a quiet and unostentatious fashion, have been revealed now that she is no more, and shows that in life she carried out the precept, "Help thy neighbor as thyself." The deceased's family are Mrs. Moore, of Sydney; Mrs. Town (now in England), Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Deane, Mrs. Leslie, and Mr. Edwin Richards, M.L.A., Mr. David Richards, and Mr. Evan Richards, and they are left to mourn her loss, and to them we extend our heartfelt sympathy. The funeral was largely attended, and one vehicle contained quite a number of deceased's old and intimate lady friends, who came to pay their last respects to their old friend. The coffin was covered with a large number of beautiful floral tributes, in the shape of wreaths and crosses, one being sent from Parliament House, Sydney. The remains were interred in the Primitive Methodist portion of the cemetery on Wednesday, the Rev. J. H. Lewin, assisted by the Mr. F. Walkden-Brown, officiating at the grave. On Sunday morning next a memorial service will be conducted in the Primitive Methodist Church by the Rev. J. H. Lewin (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 16 May 1901, page 12).

Death of a sisterLaura Richards
31 May 1921 (aged 59 years)

Note: Death of Mrs Laura Wells

Death of Mrs Laura Wells OLD AND RESPECTED MUDGEE NATIVE. The death occurred early on Tuesday morning last of Mrs. Laura Wells, relict of the late Mr. H. E. A. Wells of Mudgee. The deceased, who was one of the oldest Mudgee natives, was born in Mudgee 67 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Evan Richards, who were old and respected residents of the town, Mr. Richards being the first school teacher in Mudgee. The deceased lady has been ailing for some time, and her death was not altogether unexpected. She was very widely and popularly known right throughout the district, and has numerous friends. She is survived by the following children: - Mrs. J. S. Hart (Fiji), Percy George Wells (Mudgee), Mrs. Harold Hardwick (Mudgee), Mrs. Francis (Fiji), Mrs. T. H. Nicholle (Cremorne), Vincent Wells (District Court, Sydney). She is also survived by the following bers and sisters: Mrs. Moore (Sydney), Mr. E. Richards (Rylstone), Mrs. F. Leslie (Mudgee), and Messrs. David and Evan Richards. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of the general cemetery yesterday afternoon. Rev. R. C. Johnston officiated at the graveside. Mr. J. C. Swords had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mudgee Guardian, Thursday 2 June 1921, p. 14. Obituary Laura Wells

Death of a brotherEdwin Richards
22 January 1927 (aged 65 years)

Note: Late Edwin Richards

Late Edwin Richards PICTURESQUE PERSONALITY ABLE JOURNALIST, SOUND POLITICIAN Edwin Richards, who passed into the shades on Saturday last, was a man of many parts, and during his long association with the Mudgee district he fought manfully and with more than average ability, both through the press and in the Legislative Assembly, to better the lot of all classes of the community. His passing will be deeply deplored and his memory cherished. Born in Mudgee over 71 years ago, he was the son of the late Evan Richards, a very worthy Welshman, who instructed the youth of Mudgee when St. John's denominational school was first opened. Educated at the national (now public) school, the late Edwin Richards had as one of his instructors a notable educationalist in the person of Frederick Bridges, who later rose to great heights in the public service of the State. Very few of the students who shared a form with the subject of this notice are alive to-day. One, however, Mr. Adam Spies, a well-known Mudgee citizen, paid his last sad tribute of respect when his old school mate was laid to rest in the local cemetery on Monday. At the conclusion of his school days Mr. Richards entered the printing profession, of which he was destined to become such a valuable and gifted member. The old "Western Post" first claimed him, and he served a happy apprenticeship (he loved the calling) among the cumbersome, clattering presses of the time and the other primitive appliances necessary in the production of a paper. When the "Mudgee Times" was established his services were sought as manager, and later he entered into partnership with Mr. G. H. Cohen (the "Guardian's" present chief) and others in launching the "Independent.'' After a busy career on that journal he and Mr. Cohen founded the "Guardian," of which he was the journalistic head for very many years, and his vigorous, well-reasoned articles attracted great attention throughout the wide district in which the paper circulated. Politics naturally claimed his attention, and, recognising his ability, many admirers urged him to give consideration to a request to contest the Mudgee seat. He consented, and after a memorable battle was returned to Parliament by a narrow majority. He was also successful in retaining his seat at the next election. During his term as a legislator he fought stoutly for every movement inaugurated to advance the interests of the district which he represented, and, in conjunction with the late James Loneragan, started the agitation which resulted in the extension of the railway from Mudgee. Conversant with the requirements of his constituents, he performed much useful work in other directions, and it was generally admitted that the district's progress was marked during his representation. While serving his last term in Parliament he acquired the "Western Express," Rylstone, which, aided by his sons, he conducted for quite a number of years. Disposing of the paper, he retired into private life, and for a considerable period prior to his death resided at Kandos, where his son Harold has charge of the "Guardian's" inter-sts. Even after his retirement from active participation in the conduct of a newspaper his facile pen was busy, and many valued contributions, reminiscent of the "brave old days," appeared in Mud-gee publications. He is survived by a widow, who claims connection with one of our oldest and most respected families, she being a daughter of the late Edward Langbridge, a pioneer Mudgee business man. The following sons and daughters are also left to mourn - Mrs. Dobrow (Sydney), Mrs. H. Pile (Broken Bay), Mrs. Robert Ashe (Kandos), Clar-ence (Sydney), and Harold (Kandos). Hubert, another son, succumbed to the deadly influenza epidemic when it was raging at Moree. A ber and two sisters - Evan (South Africa) and Mesdames F. Leslie (Mudgee) and Moore (Sydney) - also survive, while those who predeceased him were Mrs. G. Towns, Mrs. H. E. A. Wells, Mrs. E. Deane and David. The funeral took place to the Methodist portion of the Mudgee cemetery on Monday, and was followed by many old friends of the family. The Rev. S. R. Robbins conducted impressive services at the church and graveside, and Mr. H. Barton had charge of the arrangements. We might mention that the late Edwin Richards makes the third prominent political identity claimed by death within the past twelve months, the others being Robert Jones and William C. Wall (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 27 January 1927, page 29).

Family with parents
father
mother
Marriage Marriage1851
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elder sister
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elder brother
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elder sister
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Edwin Richards 1856-1927
18561927
Birth: 1856 27
Death: 22 January 1927
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elder sister
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elder sister
4 years
himself
3 years
younger sister
3 years
younger brother
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younger sister
3 years
younger brother