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Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor 1620–1703

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Taylor in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1620 · Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
Died 1 Oct 1703 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse Ruth Burgess Whelden
Children Jasper Joseph Taylor

Researchers connected through Richard Taylor 1620–1703

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1620, Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor entered the world in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England. Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor married ruth burgess whelden, and had children including jasper joseph taylor. Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor passed away in 1703 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1620
Birth of Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
Birth
1703
Death of Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Taylor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Taylor (1620–1703) was born in Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 1 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 Taylor's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor PTP
1620–1703
Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Taylor's Descendants

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Richard "Of The Rock" Taylor PTP 1620–1703