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     Marie was born on 19 April 1940. She is the daughter of Arthur Remie Richard and Miriam Kathleen Ebersviller.

     Marie was born on 7 January 1881 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Leon Edmond (L.E.) Richard and Marie (Mary) Gendron. She married Thomas Francis (Frank) Myott in 1905 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA. Marie died 9 October 1959 at Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA, at age 78.² She was buried in October 1959 at in Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA.

     Marie was born on 22 June 1899 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Richard and Aurelie Melvina Marie (Ora Lee) Lord. She married Edson McKinstry Burr circa 1924. Marie died an unknown date at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.²

     Marie was born in 1732 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Marie died an unknown date . She was the daughter of Urbain Richard and Marguerite Fleuricourt.

     Marie was born on 12 April 1901 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.² She was the daughter of Theodore Harold Richard and Vitaline Mary Lord. She married Lou Jelvik. She married Frances Prue. She married Sidney W. Martin circa 1920. Marie died 22 June 1990 at Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA, at age 89.
     In a letter to the preparer from John Richard, Sun City, AZ, dated 25 July 1991, he stated that:
"Theodore Richard claimed in the divorce procedings that she (Marie Antoinette) was not his child, something that Vitaline contested. I talked to Antoinette about her mother's story which was that she left Theodore when she discovered his adultery with Frances Ella. Unfortunately, she did not leave him in time, for she had gotten pregnant by him before he left. When she returned to Little Falls and found out about her pregnancy, she was afraid that Theodore would take the child away from her. So she kept it a secret from Theodore. The timing of the pregnancy corresponds with her being in Bemidji as documented by Theodore's statement in the divorce proceeding that she had left him on the 23rd of July 1900. This would place her in his bed and board at such a time that the nine month usual pregnancy period would be in mid-April 1901. Antoinette was born on April 23rd. I can see why the court held that Antoinette was indeed Theodore's child and awarded her alimony for support. My father, Ulysses, was about 14 years old at the time that the children were moved to Bemidji by Vitaline, and he remembered the violent quarrel and what led up to to it, and he always told us that Theodore was the guilty party in the marriage, even though he was closer to his father than his mother. Dad went to Washington with Theodore and Frances Ella and was in a position to know the truth of the matter."

     Marie was born in 1756 at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph Richard and Veronique Marie Ledoux. She was christened on 6 November 1756, at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. Marie died 27 March 1802.

     Marie was born in 1865 at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Godfrey Richard and Marie Adeline Brault (Bro). Marie Asilda Richard was christened on 2 July 1865 at St-Jean-l'Évangéliste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.¹ She was buried on 16 May 1872 at St-Jean-l'Évangéliste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie died 16 May 1872 at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.

     Marie was born in 1824 at Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadie, Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Alexis Richard and Félicité (Bro) Brault. Marie Catherine Richard was christened on 4 August 1824 at Church of Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadie, Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.² Marie died an unknown date .

     Marie was born on 25 September 1891 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Richard and Aurelie Melvina Marie (Ora Lee) Lord. She married William Allen Darling circa 1912 at Washington, USA. Marie died December 1984 at Jackson County, Oregon, USA, at age 93.^2,3

     Marie was born in 1865 at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Napoleon Richard and Margarete Langlois. Marie Emenaé Richard was christened on 2 October 1865 at St-Jean-l'Évangéliste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.¹

     Marie was born in 1754 at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph Richard and Veronique Marie Ledoux. She was christened on 10 March 1754, at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie died an unknown date .

     Marie was born in 1764 at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph Richard and Veronique Marie Ledoux. She was christened on 16 August 1764, at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. Marie died 21 June 1811 at L'Acadie, Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.

     Marie was born on 20 September 1859 at Saint-Jean, Montérégie, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Edmond Richard and Domitilde Morin. Marie Melvina Richard was christened on 31 October 1859 at Church of St-Jean-l'Évangéliste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie applied for a marriage license to wed Joseph Gendreau (Gendron) on 1 July 1882 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.² She married Joseph Gendreau (Gendron) in July 1882 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.
     Marie immigrated to America in 1878.³ She petitioned the court to become a citizen in 1895.³

     Marie was born in 1869 at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Edmond Richard and Domitilde Morin. Marie Permilia Victoria (Sister Mary Leo) Richard was christened on 24 May 1869 at Church of St-Jean-l'Évangéliste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie died on 13 October 1939 at Breckenridge, Wilkin County, Minnesota, USA, of a heart attack at age at an unknown age . Obituary of Parmelia Richard
     Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, October 13, 1939

     Sister M. Leo, O.S.F., Dies at Breckenridge
     Sister Mary Leo, O.S.F., died at Breckenridge early this morning, succumbioing to a heart attack. Prior to entering the Franciscan order 44 years ago she was Karmelia Richard. She was stationed at the convent here most of the time until 1927 when she went to Breckenridge. After serving as Sister Superior temporarily at St. Mary's convent at Foley, she returned to Breckenridge a couple days ago visiting here en route. The Rev. Mother Superior was making her visitation to the convent at Breckenridge at the time of Sister Mary Leo's death. Funeral rites here will be conducted at the convent here Monday but the hour has not been set.
     A sister, Sister Mary Cecelia, O.S.F., Foley, survives. The late Mrs. Joseph Gendron and the late L.E. Richard were sister and brother of the deceased..² She was buried on 16 October 1939 at Franciscan Sisters Convent Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.²
     Marie was a Roman Catholic nun for the Saint Joseph's Parish at at Crookston, Polk County, Minnesota, USA.

     Marie was born in 1766 at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. Marie died an unknown date . She was the daughter of Joseph Richard and Veronique Marie Ledoux. She was christened on 4 October 1766, at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada.

     Marie was born on 15 June 1866 at Parish of St-Romuald, Farnham, Missisquoi, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of François Xavier Richard and Philomene Leonore Poutré. Marie Rosalie Julia Richard was christened on 17 June 1866 at Church of St-Romuald, Farnham, Missisquoi, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie died on 23 September 1972 of old age at Saint Otto's Home at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA, at age 106. Obituary of Rosalie Julia Richard
     Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, September 25, 1972

      ROSALIE JULIA RICHARD
     Rosalie Julia Richard, 108, of 920 SE 4th St., died Saturday, Sept. 23, at St. Otto's Home. She was a retired seamstress.
     Miss Richard was born June 15, 1864, in Fall River, Mass., the daughter of the late Mr. Richard and Mrs. Francis X. Richard. She attended school in Fall River, Mass., and had been a resident of Morrison County since she was 16 years old.
     During World War I she was very active in Red Cross work, and she was a past member of St. Ann's Society of St. Francis Xavier and a member of the Third Order of St. Francis.
     Six nieces and two nephews survive her.
     Funeral services were held Monday, September 25, at 1 p.m., at St. Otto's Home Chapel with Rev. Ambrose Phillips officiating and burial in the Calvary Cemetery, in Little Falls. Parish Prayer services were held Sunday at the Simonet Funeral Home of Little Falls.
     Memorials are preferred to St. Otto's Home..^2,3 She was buried on 25 September 1972 at in Calvary Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.³
     Marie was employed as a seamstress at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.³

The following is a biography of Rosalie given by her to Minnie W. Cochrane for the Minnesota Historical Society as part of the Works Progress Administration (Project 3870) in October 1937.


     Rosalie Richard was born on a farm near St. Johns, Canada, June 15, 1870. She is the daughter of Francois X. Richard and Philomene Poutre Richard. Francois X. Richard was born on a farm near St. Johns, Canada, in 1835. He was the son of Alexis Richard, who was born in Eastern Canada in 1800 and came near to loosing his head fighting for "Canadian rights" in 1836 "when the English Government failed to keep its promises to Canada".
     Alexis Richard, Grandfather to Rosalie, came to Little Falls from Canada in 1871 to join his son, Edmond Richard. Francois X. Richard (father of Rosalie) came to Little Falls in 1880 from Fall River, Mass., having gone there from Canada shortly after his marriage. While living in Fall River, he worked as a carpenter and contractor. On coming to Little Falls he bought a farm of 160 acres at Oak Ridge five miles east of Little Falls. He lived there until about 1901 when he built a house at 605 N.E. Fourth Street, retired from active work and moved into Little Falls. He died in February 1921. His wife died in 1925.
     Philomene Poutre Richard was born in Eastern Canada, April 15, 1839. Her family took an active part in the Canadian Rebellion of 1836. Her uncle, Felix Poutre, was noted for his many adventures. Mrs. Dominick Richard has a book which was owned by her husband (brother of Rosalie) describing some of them. This book was written in French by Felix Poutre in 1884. Published by Beauchemin and Valvis of Montreal. It is entitled, "Memories of a Prisoner of the Canadian State", in 1835. The copy owned by Mrs. Richard is the second edition. The book tells how Felix Poutre, working as he felt for the rights of his people (The French Canadians) "swore men in, to fight against the Queen" (Victoria of England) and was sentenced to death. Before he was captured he hid for three weeks in a hollow tree. His brother (Rosalie Richard's grandfather) carried food to him at night. In trying to cross the line into the United States, Felix Poutre was captured, taken to Montreal, tried, and sentenced to death. In order "to escape the death sentence, he played the fool, turning everything upside down in the jail," pretending to be insane. Different doctors examined him but as he was a large, strong man, and handled them roughly they became afraid of him and finally put him outside the jail. Too smart to try to escape, he took off his boots, and carrying them on a cane, walked around the jail apparently trying to get back in. When night came he slipped away under cover of the darkness and escaped across the border into the United States. The book contains some quaint illustrations of his adventures. The spy who led to his capture is pictured in high silk hat and ruffled cravat. There is one picture of the prisoner trying to choke one of the doctors and another of him turning a stove in the jail upside down, making plain why his departure was desired. The picture of the prisoner departing barefooted, his boots tied on a cane swung over his shoulder, and a fur cap on his head is quite unique.
     Besides writing this book, Felix Poutre dramatized it and with a group of players, presented it in various towns in the United States. When Rosalie Richard lived in Fall River, the play was put on there and she remembers Mr. Poutre being entertained at her father's home. He was tall, over six feet, distinguished looking and always wore a hugh silk hat and caped overcoat.
     Rosalie Richard attended public schools at Fall River, coming to Little Falls with her parents in 1880. Speaking of life on the farm Miss Richard said, "The first few years my father had oxen as well as horses. He thought oxen were better for breaking new land. Crops were good. Wheat was the principal crop. He raised some potatoes." Recalling life in Little Falls when she was a young lady, Miss Richard said, "I remember we used to hold church bazaars in the Opera House. I was there when the balcony collapsed.. "That was May 10, 1887 when Little Falls was celebrating the the Little Falls Water Power Co." The crowd proved too great for the balcony and it slowly sank, cutting off the front exit. My brother told me to keep quiet and let the crowd go by. This we did and none of our party were hurt. One funny thing happened near us. Just before the accident a group of girls near by were having a gay time making fun of a big country lad who sat near them. When the crash occurred one of the girls was so badly frightened she jumped astride the boy's neck and remained on his shoulders until the excitement lessened. He remarked, 'Lady, now you can get off.'"
     For thirty years Miss Richard was a dressmaker in Little Falls, going to the Cities to study styles, quite different from those of today. "Skirts were long and full seven yards around. Pleated woolen skirts were popular. Under their dress skirts the ladies wore three or four starched white skirts until they looked like balloons. Waists were stayed with whalebones, sleeves were long except in evening gowns. One time even the street dresses had trains. More woolen materials were used than silk which was rather scarce. Everyone wore woolen underwear in winter."
     For the last six years Miss Richard has spent part of each year with her nieces in Minneapolis. She made her home at 605 N.E. Fourth St. into two apartments and resides in the upper one. She is a member of Saint Francis Xavier Church.



Memories of Rosalie Richard
by nephew Bob Barber (December 2010)

I remember aunt Rosalie (Richard) very well because she spent about six months of every year living with us, from about 1931, when my dad died, until 1951 when my mom passed away. During this period, our little family consisted of our mother (Marguerite St. Martin), her sister, Eleanor St. Martin, my brother Bill (Barber)and myself (Bob Barber). In fact, however, Aunt Rosalie was always considered a family member even though she always divided her time between our place and her home in Little Falls.

Rosalie adored my mother (Marguerite St. Martin) but she and Aunt Eleanor (St. Martin), who was like another mother to Bill and I,were not always on good terms and I think it had to do with her deceased sister (Rochelle Richard) who was the mother of our mom (Marguerite), Eleanor, Georgianna, et al. No doubt she believed that her sister (Rochelle Richard) was mistreated by Anton St. Martin and she may well have been right. However, Eleanor loved her father very much and resented Rosalie's frequent negative references to the St. Martins. Frequently, for example, when my brother got into troubleor did something dumb, Rosalie would say "that's the St. Martin in him coming out".

Although French was her first language, Rosalie was perfectly at home with English. However,
she usually waited until she got home to go to confession because she felt more comfortable
confessing to Father Lamont at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Little Falls.

I remember a visit in the summer of 1937 or 1938 from Rosalie's brother, Gill (Gilbert Richard)and his wife who were on their way to Little Falls from their home in Davenport, Iowa. This was the only time I sawGilbert but he was very kind to Bill and me. I don't remember his wife's name but I believe she was not his first wife as she seemed a little ill at ease in the company ofEleanor and my mom. They only stayed a couple of days but I still have a photo of Bill and I standing near uncle Gill's big Buick.

When we visited aunt Rosalie in Little Falls, we often stayed part of the time at Rosalie's place on 4th Avenue and slept on the front porch. She had the place divided, she lived in the upstairs rooms and Lawrence Richard and his family lived downstairs. In those days they still had the privy outside. Lawrence had electric power downstairs but Rosalie still had kerosene lamps and
pump water in her rooms. Nevertheless I remember those days fondly.

I recall Rosalie telling us about the French rebellion against the English and her uncle having to
hide in the trunk of a tree for many days to avoid capture by the hated English troops.I remember wondering how a man hides for any length of time in a hollow tree. Rosalie didn't think too highly of the Brits-thought them uncouth. To show the superiority of the French as compared with the English, she told of a Frenchman having dinner with an Englishman and the French fellow was startled when the Limy let go with loud belch. To show his displeasure, the Frenchman replied with a big fart.

I last saw Rosalie at St Otto's Residence in Little Falls in about 1964. She was over a hundred
at the time but she in good spirits but just a bit confused at times. She asked about my mom (Marguerite St. Martin) like she was still alive and called me Ralph a couple of times. She gave her place to the monastery in exchange for their promise to take care of her for the rest of her life. She did alright on the deal as she lived to be one hundred and eight!

     Marie Rose (Rosalie) Richard was christened on 30 April 1826 at Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadie, Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie was born on 30 April 1826 at Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadie, Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Antoine Richard and Marie Symard (Simard). She married Eusèbe Trahan on 7 February 1843 at St-Jean-l'Évangéliste, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie, Québec, Canada.¹

     Marie was born in 1753 at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph Richard and Veronique Marie Ledoux. She was christened on 25 October 1753, at Varennes, Verchères, Québec, Canada. She married Jean Minville on 10 November 1788 at Ste-Marguerite-de-Blairfindie, L'Acadie, Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie died an unknown date .

     Marie-Anne was born before 1 April 1686 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. She was christened on 1 April 1686, at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada.² She was the daughter of Guillaume Richard dit Lafleur and Agnès Tessier. She married Mathieu Coitou on 23 November 1705 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Marie-Anne died before 17 July 1710 at Contrecoeur, Verchères, Québec, Canada.

     Marie-Charlotte was born on 8 April 1713 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹ She was christened on 8 April 1713, at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹ Marie-Charlotte died an unknown date . She was the daughter of Pierre Richard and Catherine Larrivè.

     Marie-Charlotte was born in October 1728 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Urbain Richard and Marguerite Fleuricourt. She was christened on 19 October 1728, at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Marie-Charlotte died 5 August 1790 at Varennes, Montérégie, Québec, Canada, at age 61.

     Marie-Joséphe was born on 1 August 1717 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹ She was christened on 2 August 1717, at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Pierre Richard and Catherine Larrivè. Marie-Joséphe died an unknown date .

     Marie-Madeleine was born on 14 March 1688 at Montréal, Québec, Canada. She was christened on 15 March 1688, at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. She was the daughter of Guillaume Richard dit Lafleur and Agnès Tessier. She married Pierre Lambeye dit Larose on 22 November 1706 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. She married Pierre Desjardins in 1723. Marie-Madeleine died 7 October 1726 at Varennes, Québec, Canada, at age 38.

     Marie-Marguerite was born on 6 January 1722 at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. She was christened on 6 January 1722, at Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Marie-Marguerite died an unknown date . She was the daughter of Urbain Richard and Marguerite Fleuricourt.

     Marissa was born on 3 May 1995 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Richard John Richard Jr. and Barbara Ann Butler.

     Mark was born on 17 July 1964 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.¹ He is the son of Richard John Richard and Kathleen Barrington. He married Wendy Diane Lawson on 15 May 1994 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.¹

     Mary was born on 6 January 1950. She is the daughter of Arthur Remie Richard and Miriam Kathleen Ebersviller.

     Mary was born circa 1928 at Wayne County, Michigan, USA. She is the daughter of George Arthur Richard and Lulabelle Fowler.

     Mary was born on 28 January 1944 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Henry Berton Richard and Margaret Wurth. She married Jerry Foster on 11 October 1972.¹

     Mary was born on 18 February 1879 at Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Edmond Richard and Domitilde Morin. Mary died 25 July 1944 at Saint Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA, at age 65.^2,1

Obituary of Mary Louise Richard
Little Falls Transcript, Little Falls, MN, July 25, 1944

SR. MARY CECILIA RICHARD
     Sister Mary Cecilia Richard, O.S.F., died at St. Gabriel's hospital at 3:45 a.m. today after a brief illness.
     She was born in Little Falls, February 18, 1879, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Edmund Richard. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier church.
     May 26, 1907, she entered the convent of the Franciscan sisters of the Immaculate Conception. She was the Superior of the St. Cloud orphan home in 1924 and from 1924 to 1927 was Mother General of the community of Franciscan sisters. She was then Superior of the St. Francis hospital in Breckinridge. From February 1, 1933, until July 1943, she was stationed at the Catechetical mission at St. John's parish, Foley, serving as Superior intermittently. The past year Sister Mary Cecilia has resided at the Motherhouse here.
     Lawrence Gendron is a nephew of the deceased.
     Two brothers, Gilbert and Theodore of Spokane, Wash., also survive.

She was buried in July 1944 at Franciscan Sisters Convent Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA.³
     Mary was ordained as a Roman Catholic nun at Minnesota, USA, on 26 May 1907.¹