"Thomas Richards s of Thomas mar Hannah. Was one of a company from Connecticut who purchased July 11, 1667 a tract on the Passaic River in New Jersey, including the present site of Newark. Was a deacon in the church and a prominent citizen; will dated Oct 2, 1708; proved Apl 20, 1715; names wife Hannah, leaves most of his property to his nephew John, son of his brother John."
