Richard was born 23 Sep 1803 in Ashover, Derbyshire and baptised 30 Oct 1803. Married Ann Slack also of Ashover on 12 September 1829 in Ashover, Derbyshire (ref: Parish registers at Lichfield, Entry #312, page 104). Mormon ref: M13904-1, source film 1041019. Living in Overton (between Milltown and Ashover) in 1841, when his occupation was Stonemason. He died 1 October 1845 at Ironville, Alfreton, and was buried 3 Oct 1845 at Ashover. Death ref: Belper 19 269 In 1851 census, wife Ann was head of family, and youngest child born 1845.