Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Rich, Howard Y.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Plumstead Township


   HOWARD Y. RICH farmer, P.O. Dyerstown, was born in 
Plumstead township October 17, 1859, and is a son of Daniel 
and Hannah (Yarnall) Rich, the latter a native of Delaware 
county and the former of Bucks county and of English 
descent.  The great-grandfather was Alexander Rich.  The 
grandfather, John Rich, was a farmer and resided in 
Plumstead township.  The father of our subject has three 
living children:  Deborah, Howard Y. and Rachel.  Howard Y. 
was reared on a farm and has always been a farmer.  In 1885 
he bought the farm where he now lives, which is known as the 
"Green Valley farm" and is very valuable.  He is an 
industrious and intelligent farmer.  In 1875 he married Mary 
A. Stradling, by whom he has one child, Edward.  Mr. and 
Mrs. Rich are members of the Society of Friends.