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John Richards 1608–1661

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 John Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Jul 1608 · Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England
Died 15 Mar 1661 · Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England
Father William Richards
Children Ann Richards

Researchers connected through John Richards 1608–1661

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Richards 1608–1661

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

The story of John Richards began in 1608 in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England. John Richards had children including ann richards. John Richards passed away in 1661 in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of John Richards in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1661
Death of John Richards in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Richards

This ancestor line traces from Swineshead, Bedfordshire, , England (1549) to Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England (1608) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Richards (1608–1661) was born in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England and died in Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.

John Richards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Richards PTP
1608–1661
Swineshead, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Richards's Descendants

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JR
John Richards PTP 1608–1661