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Richard Hildreth 1686–1688

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Hildreth 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 May 1686 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 26 May 1688 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Joseph Hildreth
Mother Abigail Wilson (1692–1730)
Siblings Abigail Hildreth, Benjamin Hildreth, Bridget Hildreth, Elizabeth Hildreth, Ephraim Hildreth, Hannah Hildreth, John Hildreth, Joseph Hildreth, Rachel Hildreth

Researchers connected through Richard Hildreth 1686–1688

and 2 more tree owners connected with Richard Hildreth 1686–1688

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Hildreth began in 1686 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Richard Hildreth passed away in 1688 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Richard Hildreth in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1688
Death of Richard Hildreth in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Hildreth

This ancestor line traces from Thanet, St Lawrence, Kent, England (1566) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts (1686) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Hildreth (1686–1688) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 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.

Richard Hildreth's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Hildreth PTP
1686–1688
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Wilson PTP
1692–1730
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, English Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Deborah Pierce PTP
1666–1703
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Richard Hildreth's Descendants

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Richard Hildreth PTP 1686–1688