Researching Paul Richard
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2582 people with the Richard surname? In that year Richard was ranked number 1520 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Paul means "small" and is of Latin origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Paul Richard and the Richard Family Tree
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Some Famous People called Paul Richard
Paul Richard
Paul Richard (1667–1756) was the 37th Mayor of New York City from 1735 to 1739. Paul Richard was one of the most prominent merchants and citizens of New York, and Mayor of the City in 1735-1739. His remains were buried in Trinity Church under the chancel, which in the ancient edifice was at the east end of the building. In digging for the foundations of the present church, in 1839, the broken fragments of the tombstone of Paul Richard were discovered. He was also a Governor of Kings College, now Columbia University, and was elected to the General Assembly.
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Other names that sound a bit like Richard
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