Deacon Richard Platt of Bovington* 1603–1684
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon Bovington* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Deacon Bovington* 1603–1684
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1603, Deacon Richard Platt of Bovington entered the world in Ware, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England, born to sir george platt of ware tailor and mary elizabeth berchard sell. Deacon Richard Platt of Bovington married mary wood, and had children including deacon john platt. Deacon Richard Platt of Bovington passed away in 1684 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Deacon Bovington*
This ancestor line traces from Great Munden, Hertfordshire, England (1530) to Ware, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England (1603) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Deacon Bovington* (1603–1684) was born in Ware, East Hertfordshire District, Hertfordshire, England and died in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America. 4 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.
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Deacon Bovington*'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record