Who was Mary Richards?

Mary Richards (1632–1659) was born in Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England, and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Mary Richards 1632–1659

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Nov 1632 · Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England,

Died 24 Jun 1659 · Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Richards Jr

Mother Welthian Loring

Siblings Alice Richards, Anna Richards, Benjamin Richards, Hannah Richards, Honorable John Richards, James Richards, Joseph Richards, Margaret Richards, Marie Mary Richards, Mary Richards, Robert Richards, Samuel Richards, Thomas Richards

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Genealogical notes of Barnstable families

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Richards Jr

Welthian Loring

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Richards began in 1632 in Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England,. Mary Richards passed away in 1659 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record Genealogical notes of Barnstable families

Life Timeline

1632

Birth of Mary Richards in Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England,

Birth

1659

Death of Mary Richards in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Richards

This ancestor line traces from Pitminster, Somerset, England (1596) to Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England (1632) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Richards (1632–1659) was born in Dorchester, Oxfordshire, England, and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.
: 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.