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Richard Farmer 1678–1762

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Farmer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 31 Mar 1678 · Bodenham, Herefordshire, , England
Died 24 May 1762 · Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Father John Farmer
Mother Elizabeth Fulmer
Spouse Anne Doverdale Farmer
Children Decima Farmer, Frances Farmer, Hannah Doverdale Farmer, Hannah Farmer, James Farmer, John Farmer, John Thomas Farmer, Mary Ann Farmer, Rebecca Farmer, Richard Farmer
Siblings Elizabeth Farmer, James Farmer, Jonathan Farmer, Mary Farmer, Thomas Farmer

Researchers connected through Richard Farmer 1678–1762

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Biography

In 1678, Richard Farmer entered the world in Bodenham, Herefordshire, England, born to john farmer and elizabeth fulmer. Richard Farmer married anne doverdale farmer, and had children including decima farmer, frances farmer, hannah doverdale farmer, hannah farmer, james farmer, john farmer, john thomas farmer, mary ann farmer, rebecca farmer, richard farmer. Richard Farmer passed away in 1762 in Fauquier County, Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Baptism Records Wales, Select Births and Baptisms

Life Timeline

1678
Birth of Richard Farmer in Bodenham, Herefordshire, England
Birth
1762
Death of Richard Farmer in Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Farmer

This ancestor line traces from Hereford, Herefordshire, , England (1610) to Bodenham, Herefordshire, , England (1678) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Farmer (1678–1762) was born in Bodenham, Herefordshire, , England and died in Fauquier County, Virginia, USA. 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 3 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 Farmer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Farmer PTP
1678–1762
Bodenham, Herefordshire, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Farmer's Descendants

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Richard Farmer PTP 1678–1762