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Richard Cheney 1649–1704

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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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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Cheney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 May 1649 · South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Died 6 Dec 1704 · Birdsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Father Richard Cheney
Mother Mary Charity Woodward
Siblings Anne Cheney, Anne Cheyney, Mary Cheney
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

The story of Richard Cheney began in 1649 in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States. Richard Cheney passed away in 1704 in Birdsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1649
Birth of Richard Cheney in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Birth
1704
Death of Richard Cheney in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cheney

This ancestor line traces from Sandwick, Kent, England (1540) to South River, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States of America (1649) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Cheney (1649–1704) was born in South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States and died in Birdsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Richard Cheney
Father
Mary Charity Woodward
Mother

Richard Cheney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Cheney PTP
1649–1704
South River, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
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Richard Cheney's Descendants

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Richard Cheney PTP 1649–1704