Richmond Family

Richmond Family of Grewelthorpe.

The following information is taken from Parish Registers, Census, Parish Council and School records. Memorial Inscriptions (M.I.) from Grewelthorpe churchyard and local newspaper reports.
Thanks to Brian Balmforth for information about the Winksley Richmonds. Brian would like to know the name of the farm in Winksley which was farmed by the Richmond family.



Last updated 12th July 2008.

ALICE RICHMOND. Born C. 1835. Died 17.5.1918. M.I. Wife of David.
ALICE JANE ELEANOR RICHMOND. Born 7.2.1874. Died 18.5.1934. M.I. dau of David. Started school 15.8.1881. see obit. at end.
ANNE RICHMOND. Born 1815 Tadcaster. Wife of Joseph of Winksley.
ANN RICHMOND. Born C. 1829 Ramsgill nee Suttill. Wife of Thomas.
ANNE RICHMOND. Born 1842. Dau of Joseph & Anne. of Leeds.
ANNE RICHMOND. Born 1847 Azerley. Dau of Nathan & Ellen.
ANNIE RICHMOND. Bap.28.10.1877.Died 22.1.1959.M.I. Dau of Thomas & Sarah Annie. Farmer Bramley Grange.
BENJAMIN RICHMOND. 1782 Grewelthorpe Enclosure award. Had allotment at Cinderhow, High Moor. 71 acres 1 rood 24 perch.
BENJAMIN RICHMOND. Born C 1794 Carlsmoor. Died 28.11.1874. Buried 1.12.1874. M.I. Husband of Jane. Farmer at Bramley Grange.
BENJAMIN RICHMOND. Born C 1860. Died 4.11.1928. Kirkby Malzeard. Innkeeper. see obituary at end.
BENJAMIN RICHMOND. Bap.30.10.1881.Died 4.10.1952. M.I. Son of Thomas & Sarah Annie.Married Florrie. 21.9.1915. Lived Bramley Grange.
BRAMLEY RICHMOND. Born C.1828 Son of Benjamin & Jane. Married Ann from Winksley. A Farmer.
CAROLINE RICHMOND. Born C. 1835. Buried 5.3.1884. Dau of Benjamin & Jane.
CAROLINE RICHMOND. Known as Carrie. Born C 1861. Died 1946. Dau of W.Tomlinson. Wife of Thomas Richmond. builder & Joiner Kirkby Malzeard. See obituary at end of this article.
DAVID RICHMOND. Bap. 5.1.1772 Grewelthorpe. Son of David of Laverton.
DAVID RICHMOND. Grewlthorpe Inclosure Award. 1782. Had allotment at Rakes, High Moor 13 acres. 0 rood 7 perch. Also allotment at Cinderhow. 50acres 1 rood 24 perch.
DAVID RICHMOND. Born C.1808. Husband of Jane. Farmer. Bramley Grange.
DAVID RICHMOND. Born C.1828 Kirby Moor. Grandson of Ellen, nephew of Thomas. Living Laverton Hall 1851C.
DAVID RICHMOND. Born C. 1842. Died 29.1.1906. M.I. Son of David & Jane. Husband of Alice. Lived Lakeside.
DAVID RICHMOND. Born C.1842. Lived Kirkby Malzeard in 1891. Described as Brother in law of David & Jane.
DOROTHY RICHMOND. Born 1829. Wife of William of Winksley.
EDWARD RICHMOND. Born C.1863.Died 25.1.1945.M.I.
ELIZABETH RICHMOND. Born 1838. Leeds. Poss.died pre 1851. Dau of Joseph & Anne.
ELIZABETH RICHMOND. Born C.1853. Dau of David & Jane. Living in Bilton Harrogate in 1891.
This is possibly the Elizabeth Richmond. Born C. 1854. at Fir Tree Farm, Bramley, Grewelthorpe. Died February 1937 in Kirkby Malzeard age 83. She lived Bonwell House, Kirkby Malzeard.
ELIZABETH RICHMOND. Born 1856 Sawley. Dau of Nathan.

ELLEN RICHMOND. Bap. 6.5.1781 Grewelthorpe. Dau of Benjamin of Blackhill House. Living Laverton Hall 1851 census.
ELLEN RICHMOND. Born C. 1843. Died 26.6.1914. unmarried dau of David & Jane.
ELLEN RICHMOND. Born C. 1843. Died 13.4.1936. Sister of Martha Mott. M.I.
ELLEN RICHMOND. Born 1857 Sawley. Dau of Nathan.
ESTHER RICHMOND. Born C. 1852. Died 21.10.1921.M.I. Wife of Thomas.
ESTHER MAY RICHMOND. Bap.29.6.1924.dau of Thomas & Mary.Spring Hse Farm. Grewelthorpe.
ETHEL ELIZA RICHMOND. Born 20.3.1890. Bap 1.6.1890.Dau of Thomas & Esther. Farmer.Lived Spring House, Grewelthorpe. Started school 17.5.1897.Left 1905. Married 1.2.1920.
FLORENCE ANNIE RICHMOND. Born 21.9.1922.Bap. 29.10.1922. Dau of Benjamin & Florrie. Bramley Grange.
FLORRIE RICHMOND. Born C.1890. Died 11.2.1962. M.I. Wife of Benjamin.
FRANCES RICHMOND. Buried 5.2.1696. Widow.
GEORGE RICHMOND. Born 1844. Leeds.Son of Joseph & Anne.
HARRIOT RICHMOND. Born 1840 Leeds. Dau of Joseph & Anne.
HENRY RICHMOND. Born 1786 Winksley.Farmer. Husband of Mary Ann [b.1781] Father of Mary [b1815] & Nathan [b.1816]
HENRY RICHMOND. Born 1817 Winksley. Poss. son of Henry [b1786] Husband of Mary Ann.
HENRY RICHMOND. Born C.1848. Son of Benjamin & Jane.
HENRY RICHMOND. Born 1849 Azerley. Son of Nathan & Ellen.
IMESON RICHMOND. Born 2.10.1891. Son of Thomas of Spring House. Started school 25.3.1901.
JAMES RICHMOND. Born 1843 Malton? Son of Joseph & Anne.
JAMES RICHMOND. Born 1845 Azerley. Son of Nathan & Ellen.
JAMES RICHMOND. Born 1845 Winksley Son of Henry1817 & Mary Ann.
JANE RICHMOND. Bap. 16.3.1777. Grewelthorpe. Dau of David of Ellershaw.
JANE RICHMOND. Born C.1802.Died 15.2.1887.Buried 18.2.1887. Wife of Benjamin. Farmer at Bramley Grange.
JANE RICHMOND. Born C. 1819.Azerley.Died 29.5.1900. Wife of David. M.I.
JANE RICHMOND. Born C. 1832. Dau of Benjamin & Jane.
JANE RICHMOND. Born 1849 Leeds. Dau of Joseph & Anne.
JANE RICHMOND. Born C. 1845. Dau of David & Jane.
JANE ELIZABETH RICHMOND. BornC.1852. Dau of John & Mary Ann.
JANE RICHMOND. Bap.12.7.1885. Died 29.7.1966.M.I. Dau of Thomas & Sarah Annie of Bramley Grange. Started Grewelthorpe school 5.6.1899. Left 1899. Her first school was at Ilton.
JENNIE RICHMOND. Born 31.5.1917.Bap. 24.6.1917. Dau of Benjamin & Florrie. Farmer Black Hill House, Bramley Grange. Started school 1.4.1925. Left 1930 for Ripon High School.
JOAN RICHMOND. Buried 5.2.1696.
JOHN RICHMOND. Bap. 19.7.1663. Son of Robert.
JOHN RICHMOND. Bap. 31.1.1779 Grewelthorpe. Son of Benjamin of Blackhill House, Grewelthorpe.
JOHN RICHMOND. Born C.1812. Husband of Ann. Farm Lab. Bramley Grange.
JOHN RICHMOND. Born 1812 Winksley. Poss.son of Henry [b1786]. Lived in Leeds.
JOHN RICHMOND. Born C. 1826. Buried 5.11.1889. Bramley Grange.
JOHN RICHMOND. Born C.1830.Son of Benjamin & Jane.
JOHN RICHMOND. Born C. 1837.Died 30.7.1905. M.I. Son of David & Jane. Husband of Mary.Lived Hazel Hse.Grewelthorpe.
JOHN RICHMOND. Born C.1856. Son of Thomas & Ann
JOHN THOMAS RICHMOND. Born C. 1856.Son of John & Mary Ann
JOHN RICHMOND. Born C. 1856. Husband of Martha from Masham. Living Ilkley as a grocer and baker in 1901.
JONATHAN RICHMOND. Yeoman of Bramley Grange. Will made 8.12.1834. Proved 14.2.1835.
JOSEPH RICHMOND. Born C1810 Winksley. possibly son of Henry [b1786] of Winksley. Husband of Anne. Horse Keeper, Oil Mill Labourer. Lived Hunslet Leeds.
JOSEPH RICHMOND. Born C.1840. Buried 22.4.1896. Son of Benjamin & Jane.
JOSEPH RICHMOND. Born C. 1849 Leeds. Husband of Margaret Gannen. Pedlar. Engineering fitter & Musician.
JOSEPH RICHMOND. Born C. 1850.Died 7.12.1921.M.I. Son of David & Jane.
LIZZIE RICHMOND. Born 11.4.1913. dau of Frederick William of Cross Hills, Grewelthorpe. Started Grewelthorpe school 10.5.1921 Left 5.7.1921. Previously at Leesingthorne school.
LUCE RICHMOND. Buried 18.4.1657.
MARGARET RICHMOND. Born C.1852. Dau of David & Jane.
MARGERY RICHMOND. Will proved 17.7.1734.
MARTHA RICHMOND. Born C1852. Leeds Dau of Joseph & Anne.
MARTHA RICHMOND. Born C. 1857. Dau of David & Jane.
MARY RICHMOND. Born 1815 Winksley. Dau of Henry & Mary Anne.
MARY ANN RICHMOND. Born 1815 Kirkby Malzeard. Wife of Henry Richmond of Winksley.
MARY ANN RICHMOND. Born C. 1817 Winksley. Buried 13.3.1887. Wife of John.
MARY RICHMOND. Born C. 1828.Died 2.3.1911. M.I. Wife of John.
MARY RICHMOND. Born C. 1839. dau of David & Jane.
MARY RICHMOND. Born C. 1845. Winksley. Dairymaid in 1861 census.
MARY RICHMOND. Born 1851 Sawley. Dau of Nathan.
MARY RICHMOND. Born C.1864 Grewelthorpe. Wife of William. Living Kirkby Malzeard in 1891.
MARY RICHMOND. Born 10.5.1889. Died 5.9.1983. M.I. Wife of Thomas Imeson Richmond.
MINNIE RICHMOND. Bap.9.11.1879. Dau of Thomas & Sarah Annie. Farmer Bramley Grange.
NATHAN RICHMOND. Born 1816. Winksley. Son of Henry & Mary Anne. Husband of Ellen. Lived Azerley & Sawley. Farmer.
NATHAN RICHMOND. Born 1853 Sawley.Son of Nathan. *ROBERT RICHMOND. * Buried 30.3.1691. Will made 19.3.1690 Will proved Masham Peculiar 5.6.1691. Yeoman late of Grewelthorpe now of Newstead.
ROBERT DENT RICHMOND. Born 4.10.1932.Bap.4.12.1932.Son of Thomas Imeson & Mary.
SARAH RICHMOND. Born C. 1843. Died 22.11.1918. M.I. Wife of Thomas.
SARAH RICHMOND. Born 1859. Dau of Joseph & Anne.
SUSANNAH RICHMOND. Born C.1855. dau of David & Jane.
THOMAS RICHMOND. Born C.1820. Son of Ellen. Lived Laverton Hall 1851 census. Husband of Ann.
THOMAS RICHMOND. Born C. 1831. Ramsgill. Married Ann Suttill.
THOMAS IMESON RICHMOND. Born 2.10.1891. Bap. 15.11.1891. Died 11.2.1965.M.I. Son of Thomas & Esther. Husband of Mary. Spring House, Grewelthorpe.
THOMAS RICHMOND. Born C.1843. Died 25.9.1932. M.I. Son of Benjamin & Jane. Husband of Sarah. Bramley Cottage.
THOMAS RICHMOND. Born C. 1846. Died 26.6.1914. M.I. Son of David & Jane. Husband of Esther. Lived Spring Hse. Grewelthorpe.
THOMAS RICHMOND. Born C.1860. Bap.1861. Son of Thomas & Ann
THOMAS RICHMOND. died C1923. Bulder & Joiner Kirkby Malzeard. husband of Caroline Tomlinson. See obit. at end of this article.
THOMAS RICHMOND. Born 24.12.1922. Bap 11.2.1923. Son of Thomas Imeson Richmond & Mary. Spring Hse. Farm. Grewelthorpe.
THOMAS HARRISON RICHMOND. Born 2.8.1925.Bap. 23.8.1925. Son of Benjamin & Florrie.
WILLIAM RICHMOND. Bap. 15.7.1770 Grewelthorpe. Son of Richard of Dallowgill.
WILLIAM RICHMOND. Born 1814 Winksley. Poss.son of Henry [b1786] Farmer. Husband of Dorothy. No issue.
WILLIAM RICHMOND. Born C.1848. Died 17.6.1928.M.I. Son of David & Jane. Had foot & mouth disease on farm in 1910.
WILLIAM RICHMOND. Born 1854 Sawley. Son of Nathan.
WILLIAM RICHMOND. Born C1856.Son of Joseph & Anne.
WILLIAM T. RICHMOND. Born C. 1887. Died Jan 1928. Son of Thomas & Caroline [Carrie]. Fiancee of Miss. D. Leathley. [see obit below.]
WILLIAM RICHMOND. Born 2.12.1928. Bap. 25.3.1929. Died 18.5.2007. Buried 23.5.2007. Grewelthorpe churchyard. Son of Benjamin & Florrie. See obituary.



OBITUARY Mr. W.T.Richmond. died 1927/8.
From Ripon Gazette Jan 1928.
A gloom was cast over Kirby Malzeard & district on Thursday on the receipt of the news of the death of a well known resident. Mr.W.T.Richmond. [Willie]. at the Ripon Cottage Hospital after only a brief illness. Mr Richmond. took a prominent part in the activities of Kirkby Malzeard and the surrounding district. He was trustee for the local Mechanics Institute, rendering yeoman service in conducting all its undertakings. He had been a keen sportsman and was a useful member of the local cricket team.
His business as a builder’s joiner brought him into touch with nearly every resident, and also gained him a large circle of friends amongst the farming community by his periodical visits with the threshing machines. He was held in high esteem, being a considerate master and a conscientious workman, and his willing service will be missed.
Mr Richmond was a keen churchman, and a regular worshipper at St. Andrews Church, for which during his life he served in a threefold manner – chorister, bellringer and church warden. he was also a member of the local lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, in which he held several offices.
To men like the late Mr. Richmond, village communities owe a great deal, and his death at the age of 41years, not only makes a gap but also removes a man of a sunny disposition and a cheerful giver.
He was the only son of Mrs. C. Richmond. [Caroline- see below]
& Mr T. Richmond.
The last rites were performed at St. Andrews Church, Kirkby Malzeard on Monday . The rev. F.Hewitt [Vicar of Mickley] officiated, assisted by the Rev. T.H.V. Hartley [of Kirkby Malzeard]
A large number of friends paid their last tribute in the crowded church, and later at the graveside.
The chief mourners were:-
MRS. C. RICHMOND [Mother].
MISS D. LEATHEY [Fiancee].
MR & MRS. BUCKLE & Family.
MR & MRS. G. HOLMES.
MR & MRS. TAYLOR.
MR & MRS D.S. RICHMOND.
MR. G. RICHMOND.



OBITUARY Benjamin Richmond died 1928.
As reported in Ripon Gazette 15.11.1928.
We regret to record the death which occurred on November 4th after a long and trying illness, of Benjamin Richmond of Kirkby Malzeard at the age of 68?[unclear]. He was a native of Kirkby Malzeard and for a good number of years the proprietor of The Shoulder of Mutton Inn. He was well known in the district as a poultry expert. His well known breed of Rhode Island Reds gained many prizes for him all over England, and he supplied sittings from these to all parts of the country. He leaves a widow, five daughters and four sons. The funeral took place at Kirkby Malzeard cemetery on November 7th. The chief mourners were:-
Mrs Richmond [widow]. Mr. J. Richmond, Mr & Mrs E.R.Richmond, Mr S.Richmond, & Mr. H. Richmond [sons]. Mrs Swain [daughter]. Mr & Mrs Kitchingman [dau. & son in law]. Mr & Mrs F, Bake [dau & son in law]. Mr & Mrs Waine [dau & son in law]. Mr & Mrs Pawson [dau & son in law]. Miss F & B Kitchingman [g/daus].


OBITUARY Alice Jane Eleanor Richmond died 1934.
As reported in Ripon Gazette 24.5.1934.
The death took place on Friday after a painful illness at the residence of Mr & Mrs John Metcalfe. of Miss Alice Jane E. Richmond only daughter of the late Mr & Mrs David Richmond. of Lake Side, at the age of 60.
Miss Richmond took a great interest in Social & Church work in Grewelthorpe & Mickley parishes, and at the time of her death was vice president of the British Legion, Grewelthorpe branch, vice president of the Cricket Club and honorary organist at Mickley Parish Church.
The two churches have been liberally helped financially by Miss Richmond from time to time, and her ready assistance will be much missed by many local organisations.
The funeral took place on Whit Sunday afternoon at St. James’s Church, Grewelthorpe, and was largely attended. The service was taken by the Rev. I.H.Boon [vicar] assiste by the Rev. J. Boon [vicar of Mickley]
Upwards of 20 members of the British Legion preceded to coffin and the choir of Mickley Church attended as a body to show their affection and esteem for their late leader.
Chief Mourners.
Miss E. Richmond and Mrs Sayer [Aunts].
Mr & Mrs I.Richmond [Cousins, Spring House].
Mr D. Metcalfe & Mrs Barker [cousins, Cross Hills].
Mr & Mrs J. Metcalfe [cousins].

OBITUARY Mrs. T. Richmond. died 1946.
The death has occurred of Mrs Caroline (Carrie) Richmond age 85 of Kirkby Malzeard. Mrs Richmond who had been in ill health for some 2 years was the eldest daughter of the late Mr & Mrs W.Tomlinson. Her husband Mr Thomas Richmond who predeceased her 23 years ago, was a local joiner and builder. A member of St.Andrews Church, Mrs Richmond gave the electric lighting fitment in the choir in memory of her son, who died 19 years ago and in his memory also furnished the Committee room at the Mechanics Institute when it was reconstructed.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon when a service in the church was conducted by the Rev.H.F.Horton and the rev T.W.Ellenor .Mrs T. Richmond was at the organ.
The chief mourners were Mr & Mrs Naylor (brother in law and sister) Miss Buckle and Miss A.Buckle (nieces) Mr.F. Buckle (nephew). Mrs Dent (Niece) Mr & Mrs D.S.Richmond.Mr G.Richmond (Nephew) Miss Richmond of Grewelthorpe. And many others.

Grave of Benjamin Richmond and his wife Jane in Grewelthorpe Churchyard.

OBITUARY William [Bill] Richmond died May 2007.
Bill was born on December 2nd 1928 at Spring House Farm, Grewelthorpe.The Richmond family farm.
One of 5 children, he attended Grewelthorpe primary school and Ripon Modern school before spending life farming at Spring House.
He was a great public servant, serving in the West Riding and North Yorkshire Special constabulary, becoming a sergeant [Section Officer] and receiving a long service medale for 30 years service.
He also served as a rural district Councillor on Ripon & Pateley Bridge Rural District Council and as a Parish Councillor for Grewelthorpe.
He was also a churchwarden for St.James Church Grewelthorpe for 22 years and tended the churchyard for many more.
Other public service included being a school governor for Grewelthorpe school, a trustee for Kirkby Malzeard Mechanics Institute and a member of the Kirkby Malzeard Charity Trust.
In view of this public service, it was no surprise he received a personal invitation to the Queen’s Garden party at Buckingham Palace in 1998.
Over the course if his life Bill was a keen follower of the West of Yore and the Bedale hunts. As well as the Claro Beagles. He also enjoyed shooting & fishing.
He played billiards for Kirkby Malzeard and was a member of the Masham snooker club. He also enjoyed Old Time dancing and Country & Western evenings.
He loved all aspects of the countryside, especially the wildlife. He especially enjoyed his holidays in the North West Highlands of Scotland after he retired to Patrick Brompton 16 years ago.
Despite all his many illnesses and disabilities, he always kept his sense of humour, remained cheerful and always had a smile for everyone.
Above all his love for his family was paramount.
Bill died on May 18th 2007 in the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton
His funeral service took place on May 23rd at St.James Church Grewelthorpe followed by burial in the churchyard.
He is survived by wife Anne, son Harvey, daughter Sarah, son in law Den and grand children Jessica & Sophie.




Signature of Thos. Richmond in 1882.




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