Who was Richard Cardwell?

Richard Cardwell (1786–1786) was born in Marton and died in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Richard Cardwell 1786–1786

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Mar 1786 · Marton

Died 27 Dec 1786 · Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England

Father Thomas Cardwell

Mother Nanny Boardman

Siblings Agnes Cardwell, Alice Cardwell, Cuthbert Cardwell, Gilbert Cardwell, John Cardwell, Nanny Cardwell, Richard Cardwell

Records

England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … England, Select Births and Christenings Lancashire, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Cardwell

Nanny Boardman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Cardwell began in 1786 in Marton. Richard Cardwell passed away in 1786 in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England.

Sources

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
4

Marriage Records Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1786

Birth of Richard Cardwell in Marton

Birth

1786

Richard Cardwell was baptized in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England

Baptism

1786

Death of Richard Cardwell in Poulton-Le-Fylde

Death

1786

Burial of Richard Cardwell in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cardwell

This ancestor line traces from Stayning, Lancashire, England (1689) to Marton, Lancashire, England (1760) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Cardwell (1786–1786) was born in Marton and died in Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, England. 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 (B) 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.
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