Who was Grace Richards?

Grace Richards (1697–1758) was born in Breage, Cornwall, England and died in Breage, Cornwall, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Grace in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Grace Richards 1697–1758

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Aug 1697 · Breage, Cornwall, England

Died 16 Aug 1758 · Breage, Cornwall, England

Father Richard Richards

Mother Mergrett Skinner

Siblings Christopher Richards, Elizabeth Richards, John Richards, Mergerett Richards, Rachell Richards, Richard Richards, Thomas Richards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Richards

Mergrett Skinner

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Grace Richards began in 1697 in Breage, Cornwall, England. Grace Richards passed away in 1758 in Breage, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Grace Richards in Breage, Cornwall, England

Birth

1758

Death of Grace Richards in Breage, Cornwall, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Grace Richards

This ancestor line traces from Breage, Cornwall, England (1574) to Breage, Cornwall, England (1697) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Grace Richards (1697–1758) was born in Breage, Cornwall, England and died in Breage, Cornwall, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Grace 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 4 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.
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