Richard Weston 1st Earl of Portland 1577–1635
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Portland 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 9 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Portland 1577–1635
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Weston 1st Earl of Portland began in 1577 in Roxwell, Essex, England. Richard Weston 1st Earl of Portland married elisabeth pincheon, frances lady countess of weldegrave waldegrave, lady elizabeth pincheon, and had children including katherine white. Richard Weston 1st Earl of Portland passed away in 1635 in Wallingford House, Whitehall, Westminster, London, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Portland
This ancestor line traces from Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom (1475) to Roxwell, Essex, England (1577) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Portland (1577–1635) was born in Roxwell, Essex, England and died in Wallingford House, Whitehall, Westminster, London, England. 9 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 9 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.
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Richard Portland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record