Who was Richard Baker?

Richard Baker (1570–1604) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Ashford, Kent, England. 26 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Baker 1570–1604

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 26 independent trees

Born 7 Jan 1570 · Ashford, Kent, England

Died 7 Sep 1604 · Ashford, Kent, England

Father Sir George Baker

Mother Anna Swayn Swain

Siblings Alexander Thomas Baker, Andrew Baker, Ann Baker, Caleb Baker, Douglass Baker, Frances Baker, Samuel Baker

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir George Baker

Anna Swayn Swain

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Children

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Biography

Richard Baker was born in 1570 in Ashford, Kent, England, the child of sir george baker and anna swayn swain. Richard Baker passed away in 1604 in Ashford, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1570

Birth of Richard Baker in Ashford, Kent, England

Birth

1604

Death of Richard Baker in Ashford, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Baker

This ancestor line traces from Little Wittenham, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom (1486) to Ashford, Kent, England (1570) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Baker (1570–1604) was born in Ashford, Kent, England and died in Ashford, Kent, England. 26 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, 26 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 4 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.
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