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Richard Alden 1531–1598

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Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Alden 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 24 Aug 1531 · Scrooby, Herts, England
Died 30 Apr 1598 · Scrooby, Herfordshire, England, or, Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Father Richard Elden
Mother Olive Maude Alden Calver
Spouse Amy
Children George Joseph Alden Puritan Separationist, Jane Alden, Robert Alden, T Alden
Siblings Alice Alden, Joane Elden, Mardocheus Alden, Susan Alden, Thomas Alden

Researchers connected through Richard Alden 1531–1598

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Biography

In 1531, Richard Alden entered the world in Scrooby, Herts, England, born to richard elden and olive maude alden calver. Richard Alden married amy, avys wydoo, and had children including george joseph alden puritan separationist, jane alden, robert alden, t alden. Richard Alden passed away in 1598 in Scrooby, Herfordshire, England, or, Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812

  5. 5
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1531
Birth of Richard Alden in Scrooby, Herts, England
Birth
1598
Death of Richard Alden in Scrooby, Herfordshire, England, or, Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Alden

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Hertfordshire, England (1480) to Scrooby, Herts, England (1531) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Alden (1531–1598) was born in Scrooby, Herts, England and died in Scrooby, Herfordshire, England, or, Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England. 5 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, 5 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 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.

Richard Alden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Alden PTP
1531–1598
Scrooby, Herts, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Alden's Descendants

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Richard Alden PTP 1531–1598