Earliest known arrival date is 1636 when he accompanied the William Pynchon settlers to Agawam/Springfield, Ma. He was from Essex, England. Other spellings of the surname are
"Everard" and "Evurard". Richard was a "chapman" or business manager to Pynchon traveling between Springfield and home in Watertown, Ma. In 1642 he spent more time at home in now Dedham, Ma. and by 1646 he was settled down there and involved in town government.
"Everard" and "Evurard". Richard was a "chapman" or business manager to Pynchon traveling between Springfield and home in Watertown, Ma. In 1642 he spent more time at home in now Dedham, Ma. and by 1646 he was settled down there and involved in town government.
