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Richard Stapley 1637–1710

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Stapley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1637 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Died 28 Sep 1710 · Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Records
England & Wales, Christening Index, … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … England, Select Marriages
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Researchers connected through Richard Stapley 1637–1710

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Stapley began in 1637 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England. Richard Stapley passed away in 1710 in Rotherfield, Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  3. 3
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Richard Stapley in Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Birth
1710
Death of Richard Stapley in Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Stapley

This ancestor line traces from Lavenham, Suffolk, England (1342) to Rotherfield, Sussex, England (1637) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Stapley (1637–1710) was born in Rotherfield, Sussex, England and died in Rotherfield, Sussex, England. 3 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, 3 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 7 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.

Related Records

Richard Stapley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Stapley PTP
1637–1710
Rotherfield, Sussex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Stapley's Descendants

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Richard Stapley PTP 1637–1710