Who was Richard Sidwell?

Richard Sidwell (1704–1740) was born in Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England and died in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Sidwell 1704–1740

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Feb 1704 · Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England

Died 10 Sep 1740 · West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Hugh Sidwell

Mother Elizabeth Golding

Spouse Joanna Unknown Sidwell

Children Susannah Sidwell

Siblings John Sidwell

Records

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Sidwell

Elizabeth Golding

Spouse(s)

Joanna Unknown Sidwell

Children

Susannah Sidwell

Biography

In 1704, Richard Sidwell entered the world in Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England, born to hugh sidwell and elizabeth golding. Richard Sidwell married joanna unknown sidwell, and had children including susannah sidwell. Richard Sidwell passed away in 1740 in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Life Timeline

1704

Birth of Richard Sidwell in Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England

Birth

1740

Death of Richard Sidwell in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Sidwell

This ancestor line traces from Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, , England (1661) to Letcombe Regis,,Berkshire,England (1704) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Sidwell (1704–1740) was born in Letcombe Regis, Berkshire, England and died in West Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. 5 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, 5 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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