Who was James Richards?

James Richards (1704–1755) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Richards 1704–1755

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Aug 1704 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 24 MAR 1755 · Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Joseph Richards

Mother Anna Carver

Siblings Experience Richards, Joseph Richards, Millicent Richards, Sarah Richards, Susanna Richards

Records

England & Wales Christening Records Bristol, England, Select Church of …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Richards

Anna Carver

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1704, James Richards entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to joseph richards and anna carver. James Richards passed away in 1755 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Baptism Records England & Wales Christening Records
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Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

Life Timeline

1704

Birth of James Richards in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1755

Death of James Richards in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Richards

This ancestor line traces from London, London, , England (1025) to Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1704) across 24 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Richards (1704–1755) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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