Who was Richard Shakespeare?

Richard Shakespeare (1881–1944) was born in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA and died in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Richard Shakespeare 1881–1944

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

Born 31 Jan 1881 · Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA

Died 12 Oct 1944 · Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA

Father David Shakespear

Mother Sarah Ann Batty

Spouse Francis Merrill

Children Viola Frances Shakespear

Siblings William Shakespear

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Shakespear

Sarah Ann Batty

Spouse(s)

Francis Merrill

Children

Viola Frances Shakespear

Biography

The story of Richard Shakespeare began in 1881 in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA. Richard Shakespeare married francis merrill, and had children including viola frances shakespear. Richard Shakespeare passed away in 1944 in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA.

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Birth of Richard Shakespeare in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA

Birth

1944

Death of Richard Shakespeare in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Shakespeare

This ancestor line traces from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (1490) to Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA (1881) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Shakespeare (1881–1944) was born in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA and died in Panguitch, Garfield, Utah, USA. 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 12 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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