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Edward Richmond 1658–1743

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Richmond in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 3 Dec 1658 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 14 Feb 1743 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father Edward Richmond
Mother Abigail Davis
Spouse Sarah
Children Abigail Richmond
Siblings Esther Richmond

Researchers connected through Edward Richmond 1658–1743

and 3 more tree owners connected with Edward Richmond 1658–1743

Immediate Family

Biography

Edward Richmond was born in 1658 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the child of edward richmond and abigail davis. Edward Richmond married sarah, and had children including abigail richmond. Edward Richmond passed away in 1743 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Edward Richmond in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1743
Death of Edward Richmond in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Richmond

This ancestor line traces from England, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1658) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Richmond (1658–1743) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 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.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 5 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.

Edward Richmond's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward Richmond PTP
1658–1743
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Edward Richmond PTP
1658–1743
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Edward Richmond PTP
1658–1743
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Richmond's Descendants

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ER
Edward Richmond PTP 1658–1743
  1. 1. Abigail Richmond PTP 1679–1763