Albion D. Richmond, son of Preserved and Lucinda (Stiles) Richmond, was born December 17, 1829, one mile east of where he now resides. His father, Preserved, was born in Fairfield, N. Y., July 25, 1799, and his mother, Lucinda, in Danville, Vt., December 25, 1803. Preserved came to Genesee County with his parents and lived on the homestead nearly all his life. He was commissioned lieutenant of militia in 1829, and September 10, 1830, as captain. He had 11 children, and died in September, 1878, and his wife in June of the same year. His father Preserved, was born June 25, 1764, and was twice married, first to Mary Olin, who bore his children as follows: Ezra, who was killed at the battle of Fort Erie, Adam, David, Simeon, Preserved, George, Alva, Polly, and Sarah. His second wife was Mary Luther, by whom he had nine children, eight of whom grew to maturity, as follows: Hiram H., Electa, Simoon L., Hazzard, William H., Angeline, Sanford L., and Caroline. They settled in Le Roy in October, 1812, where Albion D. now resides. About 1844, with a daughter, they moved to Clinton County, Mich. where he died, aged 85.
