Who was Richard Molyneux?

Richard Molyneux (1396–1459) was born in Sefton, Lancashire, England and died in Madeley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Molyneux 1396–1459

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 05 Oct 1396 · Sefton, Lancashire, England

Died 23 Sep 1459 · Madeley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

Father Richard Molyneux Iv Knight Of Sefton

Mother Ellen Urswick

Spouse Johanna Haydock

Children Edmund Molyneux, Elizabeth Molyneux, Gilbert Molyneux, Henry Molyneux, Janet Molyneux, John Molineux Rector Of Sefton, Katherine Molyneux, Richard Molyneux, Robert Molyneux, Thomas Molyneux Of Haughton, William Molyneux

Siblings Adam Molyneux Bishop Of Chichester, Agnes Molyneux, Robert Molyneux

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Richard Molyneux Iv Knight Of Sefton

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John Molineux Rector Of Sefton

Katherine Molyneux

Richard Molyneux

Robert Molyneux

Thomas Molyneux Of Haughton

William Molyneux

Biography

In 1396, Richard Molyneux entered the world in Sefton, Lancashire, England, born to richard molyneux iv knight of sefton and ellen urswick. Richard Molyneux married johanna haydock, and had children including edmund molyneux, elizabeth molyneux, gilbert molyneux, henry molyneux, janet molyneux, john molineux rector of sefton, katherine molyneux, richard molyneux, robert molyneux, thomas molyneux of haughton, william molyneux. Richard Molyneux passed away in 1459 in Madeley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Birth of Richard Molyneux in Sefton, Lancashire, England

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Death of Richard Molyneux in Madeley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Death of Richard Molyneux in Blore Heath, Blore, Staffordshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Molyneux

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Sefton, Lancashire, England (1396) across 17 generations.

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: Richard Molyneux (1396–1459) was born in Sefton, Lancashire, England and died in Madeley, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. 4 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, 4 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 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
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