Person:Nehemiah Rich (1)

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Nehemiah Davis Rich
m. 8 Nov 1840
  1. _____ RichBef 1846 -
  2. _____ RichBef 1846 -
  3. Nehemiah Davis Rich1846 - 1859
  4. Francis Marion Rich1848 - 1848
Facts and Events
Name Nehemiah Davis Rich
Gender Male
Birth? 25 Jun 1846 Rush, Indiana, United States[prob Raleigh]
Death? 10 Oct 1859 Washington, Wayne, Indiana, United Statesage 13y 3m 25d - died within 6 days of step-sister Nancy Alice
Census? 1860 Milton, Wayne, Indiana, United States[family recorded in census, sans Nehemiah]
Burial[1] Valley Grove Cemetery, Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana, United States

Research Notes

  • age 2 - his mother dies 2mos after giving birth to a brother, who also dies. Nehemiah is the only surviving son after a string of infant deaths.
  • 1850 - age 4 - his father marries Amanda Hall, his mother's sister in Rush County
  • 1859 - age 13 - Nehemiah dies in Milton, Wayne County, Indiana, where his family has moved. Six days later his step-sister, Nancy Alice (age 1) dies as well.
References
  1. Grave Recorded, in Find A Grave.

    [Includes headstone photo. Inscription: NEHEMIAH D. Son of William & Minerva RICH. DIED. Oct. 10, 1859. Aged. 13y. 3ms. & 25d.]