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Alice Richards 1627–1671

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Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Alice Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Jun 1627 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Dec 1671 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Children , , , , , , , , Mercy Bradford, , , William Bradford
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Immediate Family

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Mercy Bradford
William Bradford

Biography

Alice Richards was born in 1627 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas richards and welthian loring. Alice Richards married major william bradford, and had children including alice richards bradford, hannah bradford, john bradford, john childs kingston bradford, joseph bradford, lt samuel stevenson bradford, mary bradford, melatiah bradford, mercy bradford, sarah bradford, thomas bradford, william bradford. Alice Richards passed away in 1671 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1627
Birth of Alice Richards in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1671
Death of Alice Richards in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alice Richards

This ancestor line traces from Pitminster, Somerset, England (1596) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1627) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alice Richards (1627–1671) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Alice in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Alice Richards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Alice Richards PTP
1627–1671
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Alice Richards's Descendants

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Alice Richards PTP 1627–1671
  1. 1. PTP 1664–1739
  2. 2. William Bradford PTP 1654–1687
  3. 3. Mercy Bradford PTP 1660–1720