Who was Richard Friar?

Richard Friar (1542–1606) was born in Kelsale, Suffolk, England and died in Kelsale, Suffolk, England. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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Richard Fryer Frier Friar 1542–1606

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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11 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Friar 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Mar 1542 · Kelsale, Suffolk, England

Died 29 Jan 1606 · Kelsale, Suffolk, England

Father John Fryer

Mother Agnes Bacon

Spouse Hannah Stenning

Children Thomas Henry Fryer Friar, Thomas (Friar)

Siblings John Frere

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Fryer

Agnes Bacon

Spouse(s)

Hannah Stenning

Children

Thomas Henry Fryer Friar

Thomas (Friar)

Biography

Richard Fryer Frier Friar was born in 1542 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England, the child of john fryer and agnes bacon. Richard Fryer Frier Friar married hannah stenning, and had children including thomas henry fryer friar. Richard Fryer Frier Friar passed away in 1606 in Kelsale, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1542

Birth of Richard Fryer Frier Friar in Kelsale, Suffolk, England

Birth

1606

Death of Richard Fryer Frier Friar in Kelsale, Suffolk, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Friar

This ancestor line traces from Cambridgeshire, England (1498) to Kelsale, Suffolk, England (1542) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Friar (1542–1606) was born in Kelsale, Suffolk, England and died in Kelsale, Suffolk, England. 11 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, 11 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.
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