Reuben born 1847 was the fifth of seven children born to John Riches (1818) and Sarah Ann Riches (Key).   

     Born at Buxton, situated 8 miles due north from the city centre of Norwich, Norfolk.   It nestles in the Bure Valley, with Aylsham to the West and Coltishall to the East.   North Walsham is to the North East.  Cromer is due North,  Norfolk, England on 25th April 1848  (Source PRO folio 202 cl 758731)

 At the census of 1851 Reuben was found to be residing with his mother Sarah and siblings Harriett, and William at: Cross Road, Skeyton Aylsham, Norfolk.   There was no trace of father John at this address, Mother Sarah was declared to be a  Wash Woman. 

(Source PRO Reference: 1851 UK census HO/107/1810 Folio: 477 Page: 2 FHL Film: 0207463)

     Reubens' father was eventually traced to: John Riches, aged 33 serving a prison term at "Norwich Castle" Castle Hill, Norwich.

  (Source PRO Reference: HO/107/1814 Folio: 122 Page: 41 FHL Film: 0207467)

Reuben's mother died in 1855, when he is only seven years old.  How Reuben finds his way to Yarmouth is as yet not known.  He and his siblings were placed in a workhouse at Norwich, on the death of their mother.    Father was in prison.

     Reuben Riches married Jane Wells born in 1852 daughter of Robert (1809) and Sarah Wells(1808) on the 3rd March 1869 at St Nicholas, Yarmouth, they had at least the following four children:-  

(Source PRO FHL1526457))

First Child.   Son Arthur Riches  born Yarmouth 1869

At the census of 1871 this family was found as follows: no 9 Row 34 Yarmouth.  Reuben was listed as a Mariner.

(Source PRO Reference: 1871 UK Census HO/10/1788 

Second Child.  Daughter  Ellen Selina Riches born Yarmouth 1872

Third Child.   Daughter   Elizabeth Rosina Riches born Yarmouth 1874

Fourth Child. Daughter Bertha Riches born Yarmouth 1876

     In 1881 the family were residing at No 19, Row 125, Great Yarmouth.  Although Reuben was not shown at home for he was being shown aboard the Vessel 'Ada Florence', sailing out of Falmouth.   It is not clear as to what is occupation was.  Sometimes he was declared as a mariner, on other occasions a, Yachtsman.

Dwelling: 19 Row 125
Census Place: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Source: FHL Film 1341461 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1910 Folio 23 Page 39
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Jane RICHES M 30 F Norwich, Norfolk, England
Rel: Wife (Head)
Arthur RICHES 12 M Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Ellen RICHES 9 F Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Rel: Dau
Rose RICHES 7 F Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Rel: Dau
Arthur RICHES 5 M Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Rel: Son
Louisa SALTER 18 F Yarmouth, Norfolk, England
Rel: Boarder
Occ: Silkwinder
(Source UK census 1881 rg11/1910). 

(Source UK census 1881 rg11/2318). 

      In 1891 Reuben with wife Jane and daughters Rosina and Bertha were residing at No 7, Row 32, Great Yarmouth.     He was declared as a mariner on this occasion.

(Sources 1891 UK Census RG12/1498 folio 203).  

    In 1901 at the census of Yarmouth South  Reuben and his wife Jane, were residing at No 22, Row 132, Great Yarmouth.     He was declared again as a mariner.

(Source extract UK census 1901 RG13/1809 folio 36)

     It appears that after the sudden death of his son-in-law Samuel Fuller in 1914, Reuben (date of this migration uncertain) went to live with his daughter Ellen Selina Fuller residing at 14 Collenso Street, Hull, he was 66 years old at this stage.    Who supported who financially at this time is not known, but when you consider there were seven grand children and at least two adults to support; and, no welfare state.   The skeletons will remain in the cupboard eternally.   

Reuben extreme left with friends at West Park, Hull Circa 1930

   Reuben remained at this address until his death on the 19th May 1937, aged 90 years.   Reuben was buried in the Western Cemetery, Hull, Yorkshire on 22nd May 1937, plot 506, grave No 48858.

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