Maria Moffett Richards1

b. 24 February 1876, d. 12 February 1957
FatherIsaac Hollingsworth Richards1,2 b. 5 Jul 1840, d. 23 Sep 1884
MotherMary Jane Burk1,2 b. 16 Jun 1841, d. 5 Jul 1926
Birth24 Feb 1876 Maria Moffett Richards was born on 24 Feb 1876 in Richmond, Indiana.2,3 
Childhood  Maria appears in many records as "Moffett". She may have used her middle name to distinguish herself from her sister Mary. Maria was 8 years old when her father died. Her mother assumed the responsibility for 6 young children. Maria did not marry but remained with her mother. She was employed as a stenographer.4 
Membership1920  In 1920 Maria (as "Moffett" Richards) applied for membership in the Society of Indiana Pioneers based on the immigration of her great grandfather Thomas Moffett in 1810.2 
Residence21 Apr 1920 At that time Maria was living at 2233 Park Avenue, Indianapolis.2 
  In 1944 Maria's first cousin (once removed) Louise Mae Vanneman submitted an application as well. She included a chart drawn by "Moffett" Richards which provided much useful information on the descendants of Thomas Moffett. 
Death12 Feb 1957 Maria died on 12 Feb 1957 at age 80.3 
Burial She was buried at Earlham Cemetery in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana.3 
ChartsDescendants of William Moffett and Mary Gardner
Last Edited18 Jul 2008

Citations

  1. [S451] Moffett Richards, "Descendants of Thomas Moffett", 1944, Society of Indiana Pioneers, application of Louise Mae Vanneman.
  2. [S449] Lineage application of Maria Moffett Richards, Society of Indiana Pioneers (Thomas Brown), dated 21 April 1920.
  3. [S2041] Beverley Yount, Tombstone Inscriptions of Wayne Co., Indiana, Vol. 1, p. 227.
  4. [S2044] Mary J. Richards household, 1900 U.S. cens., Wayne Co., Indiana, pop. sched., Richmond, ED 162, sheet 6A (p. 151 stamped), dwelling 116, family 126, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jun 2008, image 11 of 21. Household includes: Mary J. Richards, 58, b. June 1841, wid, mother of 6 children, all living, owns home, no mortgage; Burt, son, b. June 1873, trav. salesman mill; Mary G., dau, 25, b. Oct. 1874, school teacher; Maria M., dau, 24, b. Feb. 1876, stenographer; Caroline C., dau, 21, b. Aug. 1878, no occupation listed; Jennie L., dau, 19, b. June 1880; Ethel, dau, 17, b. Jan. 1883; all b. IN.