Who was Richard Ferrers?

Richard Ferrers (1557–1604) was born in Chardstock, Devon, England and died in Chardstock, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Parris (Sir) Ferrers 1557–1604

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 May 1557 · Chardstock, Devon, England

Died 4 Oct 1604 · Chardstock, Devon, England

Father Sir Thomas I Parrys Ferrers

Mother Lady Mary Unk

Children Thomas Fear

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Thomas I Parrys Ferrers

Lady Mary Unk

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Thomas Fear

Biography

Richard Parris (Sir) Ferrers was born in 1557 in Chardstock, Devon, England, the child of sir thomas i parrys ferrers and lady mary unk. Richard Parris (Sir) Ferrers had children including thomas fear. Richard Parris (Sir) Ferrers passed away in 1604 in Chardstock, Devon, England.

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1557

Birth of Richard Parris (Sir) Ferrers in Chardstock, Devon, England

Birth

1604

Death of Richard Parris (Sir) Ferrers in Chardstock, Devon, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Ferrers

This ancestor line traces from Barton St David, Somerset, England (1507) to Chardstock, Devon, England (1557) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Ferrers (1557–1604) was born in Chardstock, Devon, England and died in Chardstock, Devon, 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 (C) 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.