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Richard Lyman of Hartford 1580–1642

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Hartford 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Oct 1580 · High Ongar, Essex, England
Died 6 Sep 1642 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Father Henry Robert Lyman
Mother Elizabeth Rande (1557–1597)
Children John Sr Lieut Lyman Family Line Lyman Immigrant Do Not Delete

Researchers connected through Richard Hartford 1580–1642

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Biography

The story of Richard Lyman of Hartford began in 1580 in High Ongar, Essex, England. Richard Lyman of Hartford had children including john sr lieut lyman family line lyman immigrant do not delete. Richard Lyman of Hartford passed away in 1642 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Richard Lyman of Hartford in High Ongar, Essex, England
Birth
1642
Death of Richard Lyman of Hartford in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Hartford

This ancestor line traces from Navestock, Brentwood Borough, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1486) to High Ongar, Essex, England (1580) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Hartford (1580–1642) was born in High Ongar, Essex, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut. 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 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 Hartford's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Lyman of Hartford PTP
1580–1642
High Ongar, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Cook Rande PTP
1557–1597
High Ongar, Essex, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Hartford's Descendants

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Richard Lyman of Hartford PTP 1580–1642