James Richards, 3rd

photo of James RIchards

photo of James RIchards

Name/Title

James Richards, 3rd

Entry/Object ID

CRHS 2013.12

Description

Image of James Richards, 3rd whose grandfather, James Richards, was the first settler in Camden. His mother Mehitable was the first white woman born in Camden, daughter of Robert Thorndike who was the 2nd settler in the area. Mr. Richards lived to be 95 and like his father ran a saw and grist mill

Collection

Historical Photographs of Camden

Acquisition

Accession

CRHS 2013.12

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Studio

Lane portraits, 9 Elm St. Camden

Place

Location

Maine/ Knox County/ Camden

Notes

Date: Dec. 8, 1892 Medium: Photographic Paper

Lexicon

Search Terms

Camden, early settlers

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

see copy of interview of James RIchards in the March 31, 1893 Camden Herald (attached to photo)