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Richard Platt 1603–1684

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Platt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 28 SEP 1603 · Ware, East Hertfordshire District, England
Died 13 FEB 1684 · Milford, New Haven County, United States of America
Father George Platt (1582–1609)
Mother Mary Sell
Siblings George Platt, Georgina Platt, John Platt, William A Platt, William Herbert Platt, William Platt

Researchers connected through Richard Platt 1603–1684

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Platt began in 1603 in Ware, East Hertfordshire District, England. Richard Platt passed away in 1684 in Milford, New Haven County, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  3. 3
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  4. 4
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

  5. 5
    Record New England Historic-Genealogical Society, Cutter, William Richard, <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut, Vol. I-IV</i> (New York, New York: Lewis Publishing Co, 1911)

  6. 6
    Record Rebecca Donaldson Beach and Rebecca Donaldson Gibbons, <i>The Reverend John Beach and his descendants : together with historical and biographical sketches and the ancestry and descendan</i> ts of John Sanford of Redding Connecticut (New Haven, Connecticut: The Tuttle Morehouse and Taylor Press, 1898)

  7. 7
    Record Rebecca Donaldson Beach and Rebecca Donaldson Gibbons, <i>The Reverend John Beach and his descendants : together with historical and biographical sketches and the ancestry and descendan</i> ts of John Sanford of Redding Connecticut (New Haven, Connecticut

Life Timeline

1603
Birth of Richard Platt in Ware, East Hertfordshire District, England
Birth
1684
Death of Richard Platt in Milford, New Haven County, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Platt

This ancestor line traces from Ware, Herefordshire, England (1530) to Ware, Herefordshire, England (1603) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Platt (1603–1684) was born in Ware, East Hertfordshire District, England and died in Milford, New Haven County, United States of America. 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 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.

Richard Platt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Platt PTP
1603–1684
Ware, East Hertfordshire District, England
Parents
George Platt PTP
1582–1609
Ware, Hertfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Platt's Descendants

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RP
Richard Platt PTP 1603–1684