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Richard Cowley 1490–1568

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

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

Born 5 May 1490 · Blymhill, Staffordshire, England
Died 12 Feb 1568 · Blymhill, Staffordshire, England
Father Richard H Cowley
Mother Martha Cowley
Spouse Maude Rosaline Hall
Children William Cowley

Researchers connected through Richard Cowley 1490–1568

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Biography

In 1490, Richard Cowley entered the world in Blymhill, Staffordshire, England, born to richard h cowley and martha cowley. Richard Cowley married maude rosaline hall, and had children including william cowley. Richard Cowley passed away in 1568 in Blymhill, Staffordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

  4. 4
    Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers

Life Timeline

1490
Birth of Richard Cowley in Blymhill, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1568
Death of Richard Cowley in Blymhill, Staffordshire, England
Death
1794
Richard Cowley was baptized in Upholland, Lancashire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cowley

This ancestor line traces from Staffordshire, England (1470) to Blymhill, Staffordshire, England (1490) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Cowley (1490–1568) was born in Blymhill, Staffordshire, England and died in Blymhill, Staffordshire, 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 (A) 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 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.
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.

Richard Cowley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Cowley PTP
1490–1568
Blymhill, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Richard Cowley's Descendants

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Richard Cowley PTP 1490–1568