Richard Eldridge 1616–1694
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Eldridge 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Richard Eldridge was born in 1616 in Battle, Sussex, England, the child of richard eldridge and frances shawe. Richard Eldridge married margaret cheeseman 8gg, and had children including davey eldridge, edward eldridge, john eldridge, mary eldridge, richard eldridge, robert eldridge, thomas eldridge, william eldridg, william eldridge. Richard Eldridge passed away in 1694 in Battle, Sussex, England.
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1Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials
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2Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Eldridge
This ancestor line traces from Battle, Sussex, England (1590) to Battle, Sussex, England (1616) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Eldridge (1616–1694) was born in Battle, Sussex, England and died in Battle, Sussex, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Richard Eldridge's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record