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Richard John Goad Gorde Goard 1618–1683

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Goard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Richard Goard 1618–1683

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Biography

Richard John Goad Gorde Goard was born in 1618 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England or London, the child of robert downe goode goade goad jr and frances mary whitley grode goode. Richard John Goad Gorde Goard married phoebe eve hewes goad gorde goard arrived 1618 new england, and had children including benjamin goard, hannah goard, joseph goard, lydia goard, mary goard, phebe goard, sarah goard. Richard John Goad Gorde Goard passed away in 1683 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    City Directory Directory of the Ancestral Heads of New England Families, 1620-1700

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    Record Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

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    Census Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

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    Record The Compendium of American Genealogy, Vol. VI

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project)

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

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    Birth Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

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    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

Life Timeline

1617
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard was baptized in Urswick IN Furness,Lancashire,England
Baptism
1618
Birth of Richard John Goad Gorde Goard in Whitby, Yorkshire, England or London
Birth
1639
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard was married in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Colony
Marriage
1644
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard resided here in Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
Residence
1650
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard was married in Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage
1683
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard resided here in Roxbury, New England
Residence
1683
Death of Richard John Goad Gorde Goard in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death
1683
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard - Probate in Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Probate
1691
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard was married in New England, USA
Marriage

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Goard

This ancestor line traces from St Minver, Rosorrow, Cornwall, England (1500) to Whitby, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England (1586) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Goard (1618–1683) was born in Whitby, Yorkshire, England or London and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts. 6 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 4 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 Goard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard John Goad Gorde Goard PTP
1618–1683
Whitby, Yorkshire, England or London
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Goard's Descendants

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Richard John Goad Gorde Goard PTP 1618–1683