Joseph Richards 1762–1840
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 3 independent trees
Researchers connected through Joseph Richards 1762–1840
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1762, Joseph Richards entered the world in Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Joseph Richards married rhoda harriet howe richards, and had children including willard richards. Joseph Richards passed away in 1840 in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Richards
This ancestor line traces from Landford, Wiltshire, England (1490) to Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States (1762) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Richards (1762–1840) was born in Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Richmond, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Joseph 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 10 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.
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Joseph Richards's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record