Who was Richard Chiles?

Richard Chiles (1607–1608) was born in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England and died in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Chiles 1607–1608

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1607 · Wrington Parish, Somerset, England

Died 16 Apr 1608 · Wrington Parish, Somerset, England

Father Walter Chiles Sr

Mother Elizabeth Sanders

Siblings Elizabeth Chiles, Henry Chiles, Humphrey Chiles, John Chiles, Margaret Chiles, Walter Chiles Jr, William Chiles

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Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Chiles Sr

Elizabeth Sanders

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1607, Richard Chiles entered the world in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England, born to walter chiles sr and elizabeth sanders. Richard Chiles passed away in 1608 in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1607

Birth of Richard Chiles in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England

Birth

1608

Death of Richard Chiles in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Chiles

This ancestor line traces from Castle Acre, Norfolk, England (1510) to Wrington Parish, Somerset, England (1607) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Chiles (1607–1608) was born in Wrington Parish, Somerset, England and died in Wrington Parish, Somerset, 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 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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