Who was Richard Edwards?

Richard Edwards (1647–1713) was born in Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA and died in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Edwards 1647–1713

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 May 1647 · Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA

Died 20 May 1713 · Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father William Edwardes

Mother Agnes Harris

Spouse Elizabeth Tuttle

Children Ann Edwards

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England, Select Deaths and Burials, … Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Genealogical Notes of New York … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories Colonial Families of the USA Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery … Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 … Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census … Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and … Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records, 1700-1729

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Biography

The story of Richard Edwards began in 1647 in Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA. Richard Edwards married elizabeth tuttle, and had children including ann edwards. Richard Edwards passed away in 1713 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Record Genealogical Notes of New York and New England Families
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Record Colonial Families of the USA
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Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records
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Death Records Connecticut Town Death Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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Census Connecticut, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
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Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Record Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records, 1700-1729

Life Timeline

1647

Birth of Richard Edwards in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1647

Birth of Richard Edwards in New Haven, New Haven, CT

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1647

Birth of Richard Edwards in Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA

Birth

1670

Richard Edwards resided here in Hartford, Hartford County, CT

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1713

Death of Richard Edwards in Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA

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1718

Death of Richard Edwards in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death

1718

Death of Richard Edwards in Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA

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1718

Richard Edwards - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Edwards (1647–1713) was born in Hartford,Hartford,Connecticut,USA and died in Hartford, Connecticut, 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 (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 1 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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