Who was Richard Cornwall?

Richard Cornwall (1360–1443) was born in Burford, Shropshire, England and died in Burford, Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Cornwall 1360–1443

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Sep 1360 · Burford, Shropshire, England

Died 10 Jan 1443 · Burford, Shropshire, England

Father Geoffrey Decornwall

Mother Cecilia Seymour

Spouse Cecilia Seymour

Children Edmund Decornwall, Elianor Cornwall, Elizabeth Cornwall, Joan Decornwall, Joane Cornwall, John Cornwall, Joyce Cornwall, Matilda Cornwall, Richard De Cornewall, Thomas Cornwall, William Cornwall

Siblings Bryan Cornwall, Ellen Cornwall, Geoffrey Decornewall

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The story of Richard Cornwall began in 1360 in Burford, Shropshire, England. Richard Cornwall married cecilia seymour, and had children including edmund decornwall, elianor cornwall, elizabeth cornwall, joan decornwall, joane cornwall, john cornwall, joyce cornwall, matilda cornwall, richard de cornewall, thomas cornwall, william cornwall. Richard Cornwall passed away in 1443 in Burford, Shropshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1360

Birth of Richard Cornwall in Burford, Shropshire, England

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1443

Death of Richard Cornwall in Burford, Shropshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cornwall

This ancestor line traces from Herefordshire, England (1335) to Burford, Shropshire, England (1360) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Cornwall (1360–1443) was born in Burford, Shropshire, England and died in Burford, Shropshire, England. 3 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, 3 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 2 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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