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James Richards 1711–1745

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 16 Jan 1711 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Died 16 Jul 1745 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Father Benjamin Richards (1683–1733)
Mother Joanna Hunt
Siblings Dr Benjamin Richards

Researchers connected through James Richards 1711–1745

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Richards 1711–1745

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1711, James Richards entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, born to benjamin richards and joanna hunt. James Richards passed away in 1745 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915

  3. 3
    Record Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1920

  4. 4
    Record Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001

Life Timeline

1711
Birth of James Richards in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Birth
1745
Death of James Richards in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Richards

This ancestor line traces from Rodborough, Gloucester, England (1540) to Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA (1711) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Richards (1711–1745) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts and died in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 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 7 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.

James Richards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Richards PTP
1711–1745
Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Richards PTP
1683–1733
Weymouth, Norfolk Co, MA, Brit Territory
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

James Richards's Descendants

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James Richards PTP 1711–1745