Charles RICHARDS born 11 Nov 1798, Worthenbury married Jane LLOYD of Overton at St Deniols in 1822
In 1851, Charles and Jane (52 & 50) were farming 114 acres at Worthenbury. They had Elizabeth (24), Richard (20), Henry (14), Mary (13), Martha (11) and Frederick (8), as well as servants and Charles Richards (24, visitor)
In 1861, Charles and Jane (62 & 60) were at Worthenbury with Henry (25), Martha (21) and Frederick (18), and three servants.
In 1871, Charles and Jane (72 & 70) were retired farmers living at Worthenbury.
When Charles celebrated his 100th birthday at Worthenbury, with a telegram from Queen Victoria, he was quite healthy. He had been a keen sportsman, angler, and a successful farmer. He was also a smoker and fond of a drop of home brewed ale. He was presented with a handsome bible inscribed within the cover a list of over 100 of his descendants.
Charles became a bit of a celibately. He was recorded in a book and in 1901, the year of his death, a newspaper clipping celebrated his 102nd birthday with 182 descendants. There are probably a few more now!
In 1901, Charles, aged 102 was living with his daughter Ann Batterbee (72) at Worthenbury.
Charles Richardson of Wallington Lane, Worthenbury, Flintshire gentleman died 20 August 1901. Probate St Asaph 7 October to John Richardson gentleman. Effects £351 1s 8d.