Who was Richard Ruckman?

Richard Ruckman (1520–1563) was born in Merstham, Surrey, England and died in Mersham, Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Ruckman 1520–1563

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1520 · Merstham, Surrey, England

Died 14 Dec 1563 · Mersham, Kent, England

Father Thomas Richard Ruckman

Mother Katherine Rutar

Spouse Katherine Sharpe

Children Robert Richard Ruckman

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Richard Ruckman

Katherine Rutar

Spouse(s)

Katherine Sharpe

Children

Robert Richard Ruckman

Biography

The story of Richard Ruckman began in 1520 in Merstham, Surrey, England. Richard Ruckman married katherine sharpe, and had children including robert richard ruckman. Richard Ruckman passed away in 1563 in Mersham, Kent, England.

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Birth of Richard Ruckman in Merstham, Surrey, England

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1563

Death of Richard Ruckman in Mersham, Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Ruckman

This ancestor line traces from Merstham, Surrey, England (1500) to Merstham, Surrey, England (1520) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Ruckman (1520–1563) was born in Merstham, Surrey, England and died in Mersham, Kent, England. 2 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, 2 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 2 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.
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