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Richard Guy 1724–1807

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Guy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 6 APR 1724 · Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Died 5 JUL 1807 · Selmeston, East Sussex, England
Father
Mother (1698–1739)
Spouse Elizabeth Hoad (1728–1767)
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Siblings , , ,

Researchers connected through Richard Guy 1724–1807

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Hoad
Children

Biography

In 1724, Richard Guy entered the world in Chiddingly, Sussex, England, born to richard guy and elizabeth fourd. Richard Guy married elizabeth hoad, frances durrant, and had children including anne guy, david guy, elizabeth guy, elizabeth white, gift guy, james guy, jesse guy, john guy, mary guy, richard guy, thomas guy lewer later guy, walter guy, william guy. Richard Guy passed away in 1807 in Selmeston, East Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  2. 2
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  3. 3
    Record Driver Web Site

  4. 4
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Richard Guy in Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Birth
1724
Richard Guy was christened in Chiddingly,Sussex,England
Christening
1807
Death of Richard Guy in Selmeston, East Sussex, England
Death
1807
Burial of Richard Guy in Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Guy

This ancestor line traces from Chiddingly, Sussex, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Chiddingly, Sussex, England (1724) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Guy (1724–1807) was born in Chiddingly, Sussex, England and died in Selmeston, East Sussex, England. 5 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, 5 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 5 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.

Related Records

Richard Guy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Guy PTP
1724–1807
Chiddingly, Sussex, England
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1698–1739
Chalvington, Wealden, East Sussex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Guy's Descendants

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RG
Richard Guy PTP 1724–1807 m. Elizabeth Hoad PTP 1728–1767