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Richard Eldridge 1616–1694

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 6 Jan 1616 · Battle, Sussex, England
Died 27 Dec 1694 · Battle, Sussex, England
Father Richard Eldridge
Mother Frances Shawe
Spouse Margaret Cheeseman 8Gg
Children Davey Eldridge, Edward Eldridge, John Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, Richard Eldridge, Robert Eldridge, Thomas Eldridge, William Eldridg, William Eldridge
Siblings Edward Eldridge, John Eldridge, Mary Eldridge, Thomas Eldridge, William Eldridge

Researchers connected through Richard Eldridge 1616–1694

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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.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1616
Birth of Richard Eldridge in Battle, Sussex, England
Birth
1694
Death of Richard Eldridge in Battle, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Eldridge

This ancestor line traces from Battle, Sussex, England (1590) to Battle, Sussex, England (1616) across 2 generations.

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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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Richard Eldridge's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Eldridge PTP
1616–1694
Battle, Sussex, England
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Richard Eldridge's Descendants

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Richard Eldridge PTP 1616–1694