Richard # (1688–1765) was born in Rothwell, Yorkshire, , England and died in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard DOBSON # # 1688–1765

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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 May 1688 · Rothwell, Yorkshire, , England

Died 24 Jun 1765 · Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

Father William Dobson

Mother Elizabeth Webster

Spouse Margaret Wormill Unlikely

Children Elinor Dobson

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 Geneanet Community Trees Index West Yorkshire, England, Church of … West Yorkshire, England, Church of … England, Select Births and Christenings Norfolk, England, Church of England … Wiltshire, England, Church of England … Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church … Cheshire, England, Parish Registers Yorkshire, England, Church of England … East Sussex, England, Church of … Yorkshire, England, Extracted Church of … London, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Dobson

Elizabeth Webster

Spouse(s)

Margaret Wormill Unlikely

Sarah Moore

Children

Elinor Dobson

Biography

In 1688, Richard DOBSON # # entered the world in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England, born to william dobson and elizabeth webster. Richard DOBSON # # married margaret wormill unlikely, sarah moore, and had children including elinor dobson. Richard DOBSON # # passed away in 1765 in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1935
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers
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Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers
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Church Records Yorkshire, England, Church of England Parish Records
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Marriage Records East Sussex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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Church Records Yorkshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

Life Timeline

1688

Birth of Richard DOBSON # # in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1688

Richard DOBSON # # was baptized in Rothwell,York,England

Baptism

1739

Richard DOBSON # # was baptized in Norfolk, England

Baptism

1765

Death of Richard DOBSON # # in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England

Death

1859

Richard DOBSON # # was baptized in England

Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard #

This ancestor line traces from Newhouse, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England (1536) to Rothwell, Yorkshire, , England (1688) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard # (1688–1765) was born in Rothwell, Yorkshire, , England and died in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 5 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.