Richers History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Richers familyThe surname Richers was first found in Normandy where "Ricardus Risher occurs in the Norman Exchequer Rolls of 1195; and the name still existed in the fifteenth century." 1 "In England, we find Robert, Thomas, and Walter Richer mentioned in the Hundredorum Rolls, about 1272, as landowners in Kent; William Richer in Yorkshire; Ralph Richer in Gloucestershire; and Hugh and Henry Fitz Richer in Norfolk." 2 Later, a branch settled in Kent, where Robert Richers of Wrotham, "descended from an ancient family of Swanington, Hall, Norfolk." 2 Richer of Senones (Richer le Lorrain) (c. 1190-1266) was a French monk and chronicler of Senones Abbey in Lorraine, a traveller. He was one of the very few chroniclers or historians of the Vosges whose complete works have survived. Early History of the Richers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Richers research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Richers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Richers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Richer, Ricker, Reacher, Rickers, Richers and many more. Early Notables of the Richers familyMore information is included under the topic Early Richers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Richers Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Richers Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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