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Richard Folsom Cleveland 1897–1974

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Cleveland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 7 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1897 · Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Died 10 Jan 1974 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Father 22Nd And 24Th Us President Grover Stephen Cleveland
Mother Frances Clara Folsom
Siblings Esther Cleveland, Francis Grover Cleveland, Marion Cleveland, Ruth Cleveland
Records
1900 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Richard Folsom Cleveland was born in 1897 in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA, the child of 22nd and 24th us president grover stephen cleveland and frances clara folsom. Richard Folsom Cleveland passed away in 1974 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1897
Birth of Richard Folsom Cleveland in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1974
Death of Richard Folsom Cleveland in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cleveland

This ancestor line traces from Little Baddow, Essex, England (1561) to Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, United States (1897) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Cleveland (1897–1974) was born in Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA and died in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 7 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, 7 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 11 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.

Related Records

22Nd And 24Th Us President Grover Stephen Cleveland
Father
Frances Clara Folsom
Mother

Richard Cleveland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Folsom Cleveland PTP
1897–1974
Princeton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
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Richard Cleveland's Descendants

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Richard Folsom Cleveland PTP 1897–1974