Who was Richard Lewes***?

Richard Lewes*** (1546–1603) was born in Compton, Berkshire, England and died in St Dunstan and All Saints, London, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Lewes*** 1546–1603

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Jun 1546 · Compton, Berkshire, England

Died 13 May 1603 · St Dunstan and All Saints, London, England

Father John Henry Lewes

Mother Jane Alice Crostie

Spouse Jane Daveys

Children John Lewis Ii

Siblings Ann Lewis, Anthony Lewis, Edmond Lewis, John Lewis, Lady Elizabeth Winchester Lewes Inkpen, Mary Lewis

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Biography

The story of Richard Lewes began in 1546 in Compton, Berkshire, England. Richard Lewes married jane daveys, and had children including john lewis ii. Richard Lewes passed away in 1603 in St Dunstan and All Saints, London, England.

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Life Timeline

1546

Birth of Richard Lewes in Compton, Berkshire, England

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1603

Death of Richard Lewes in St Dunstan and All Saints, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Lewes***

This ancestor line traces from Shelton, Norfolk, England (1467) to Compton, Berkshire, England (1546) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Lewes*** (1546–1603) was born in Compton, Berkshire, England and died in St Dunstan and All Saints, London, England. 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 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.
: 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.