Richey in Laurens County, South Carolina

This page collects information about people with surname Richey who were known or believed to have lived in Laurens County, South Carolina.

Caldwell Richey Clan
Family of James Richey (1724-1808) and wife Margaret Caldwell (1729-1802). He immigrated from Ireland as a child with his parents and served in the 2nd Virginia Regt of the American Revolutionary War. Afterwards he moved his family to the Ninety-Six District of South Carolina and established his home near Chicasaw Creek in what is now Abbeville County. Afterwards, he signed his papers as James Richey, Sr. of Chicasaw.

1772 John Richey Clan
Family of John Richey (1727-1776) and wife Margaret. The migrated from Ireland in 1772 on the James and Mary ( departing from Larne, Ireland). One son, Robert Richey (1772-1835), is born at sea. Settled in Laurens County, South Carolina.