Who was James Richards?

James Richards (1658–1711) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Richards 1658–1711

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 JUN 1658 · Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Died 8 MAR 1711 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Richards

Mother Grace Shaw

Spouse Ruth Bicknell

Children Benjamin Richards

Siblings John Richards, William Joseph Richards

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Biography

The story of James Richards began in 1658 in Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. James Richards married ruth bicknell, and had children including benjamin richards. James Richards passed away in 1711 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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1658

Birth of James Richards in Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

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1711

Death of James Richards in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Richards

This ancestor line traces from Plympton, Devon, England (1618) to Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1658) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Richards (1658–1711) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.
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