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Richard Symonds 1560–1627

Public Tree Person

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Symonds in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through Richard Symonds 1560–1627

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Biography

In 1560, Richard Symonds entered the world in Newport, Essex, England, born to edward john symonds simmons and ann benbow. Richard Symonds married elizabeth plumb, and had children including general james john symonds symons simmons simonds ship constance, mary symond, richard simons, samuel symonds, thomas symonds. Richard Symonds passed away in 1627 in Great Yeldham, Braintree District, Essex, 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
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  6. 6
    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  7. 7
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  9. 9
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  11. 11
    Marriage Records Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials

  12. 12
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  13. 13
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1560
Birth of Richard Symonds in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England
Birth
1560
Birth of Richard Symonds in Newport, Essex, England
Birth
1576
Richard Symonds was married
Marriage
1580
Richard Symonds was married in Gt. Yeldham, Essex, England
Marriage
1581
Richard Symonds was married in Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Marriage
1584
Richard Symonds was married in Stratton, Dorset, England
Marriage
1589
Richard Symonds was married in Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Marriage
1589
Richard Symonds was married in Norfolk, England
Marriage
1589
Richard Symonds was married in North Walsham, Norfolk, England
Marriage
1589
Richard Symonds was married in North Walsham,Norfolk,England
Marriage
1627
Richard Symonds was married in Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Marriage
1627
Death of Richard Symonds in Weybread, Mid Suffolk District, Suffolk, England
Death
1627
Death of Richard Symonds in Great Yeldham, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Symonds

This ancestor line traces from Bailey Grove, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK (1465) to Newport, Essex, England (1560) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Symonds (1560–1627) was born in Newport, Essex, England and died in Great Yeldham, Braintree District, Essex, 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 (A) 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 4 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.

Richard Symonds's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Symonds PTP
1560–1627
Newport, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Symonds's Descendants

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Richard Symonds PTP 1560–1627