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RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE 1606–1661

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have RICHARD BROWNE 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1606 · Maidstone, Kent, England
Died 26 Apr 1661 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Father William Brownen
Mother Agnes Cucksie Phillipott
Spouse Hannah Jane Halks Browne 10Th Ggmf
Children Anne Brown

Researchers connected through RICHARD BROWNE 1606–1661

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Biography

The story of RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE began in 1606 in Maidstone, Kent, England. RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE married hannah jane halks browne 10th ggmf, and had children including anne brown. RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE passed away in 1661 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1606
Birth of RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE in Maidstone, Kent, England
Birth
1661
Death of RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from RICHARD BROWNE

This ancestor line traces from Leicestershire, England (1550) to Maidstone, Kent, England (1606) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

RICHARD BROWNE (1606–1661) was born in Maidstone, Kent, England and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 BROWNE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE PTP
1606–1661
Maidstone, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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RICHARD BROWNE's Descendants

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RICHARD WILLIAM BROWNE PTP 1606–1661