Maurice Peters Rich Sr. (1805-1879), a nephew of Elias "Heavenly Crown" Rich (1779-1867), was born to Jonathan and Margaret Gott Rich on December 16, 1805. Maurice married Daty Peters, daughter of Morris and Patience Gott Peters. Daty was born in about 1806. Maurice Peters Rich died on August 18, 1879. Daty Peters Rich died on April 26, 1888.