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Richard Newton 1590–1701

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Newton 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 18 Jan 1590 · Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England
Died 24 Aug 1701 · Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Sir John Newton Ii
Siblings Alice Newton, Ann Newton, Edward Newton Sr, Eleanor Newton, Elizabeth Newton, Isaac Newton, Isabel Newton, John Newton, Marie Mary Newton, Mary Newton, Richard Newton, Richard Newton Puritan Immigrant To Mass Original Settler Of Sudbury, Robert Newton, Sir Henry Briggs, William Newton
Records
Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Newton began in 1590 in Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England. Richard Newton passed away in 1701 in Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1590
Birth of Richard Newton in Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1701
Death of Richard Newton in Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Newton

This ancestor line traces from Bozom Zeal, Devon, England (1520) to Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England (1590) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Newton (1590–1701) was born in Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England and died in Southborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 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.

Related Records

Sir John Newton Ii
Father

Richard Newton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Newton PTP
1590–1701
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Newton's Descendants

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Richard Newton PTP 1590–1701