I am researching a Nelmes family from the Bream/Aylburton area, and I am not having much sense.

Edward NELMES married Elizabeth RICKARDS/RICHARDS/RICKETTS in Monmouth 17 Aug 1866. They both resided in West Dean. Edward is born about 1837 and according to his marriage records his father was Sydney NELMES however I cannot find any trace of this. Elizabeth's parents were George RICKARDS and Sarah BRAIN

Maybe this is where your Richards fits in? Maybe I'm just clutching at straws.

Olivia
NZ