Who was Richard Symmonds?

Richard Symmonds (1746–1805) was born in Dorking, Surrey, England and died in Meriden, Dorking, Surrey. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Bird Symmonds 1746–1805

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 Oct 1746 · Dorking, Surrey, England

Died 24 May 1805 · Meriden, Dorking, Surrey

Father George Isaac Bird

Mother Mary Edser Symmonds De Bird

Spouse Sarah Davis De Bird

Children George Bird Davis

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Isaac Bird

Mary Edser Symmonds De Bird

Spouse(s)

Sarah Davis De Bird

Children

George Bird Davis

Biography

The story of Richard Bird Symmonds began in 1746 in Dorking, Surrey, England. Richard Bird Symmonds married sarah davis de bird, and had children including george bird davis. Richard Bird Symmonds passed away in 1805 in Meriden, Dorking, Surrey.

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1746

Birth of Richard Bird Symmonds in Dorking, Surrey, England

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1805

Death of Richard Bird Symmonds in Meriden, Dorking, Surrey

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Symmonds

This ancestor line traces from Dorking, Surrey, England (1708) to Dorking, Surrey, England (1746) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Symmonds (1746–1805) was born in Dorking, Surrey, England and died in Meriden, Dorking, Surrey. 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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