Who was Richard Tilden?

Richard Tilden (1520–1566) was born in Benenden, Kent, England and died in Tenterden, Kent, England. 20 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Tilden 1520–1566

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 20 independent trees

Born 15 OCT 1520 · Benenden, Kent, England

Died 15 May 1566 · Tenterden, Kent, England

Father John Tylden

Mother Mistress Tylden

Siblings Thomasyne Tylden

Records

British Chancery Records, 1386-1558 England & Wales, Christening Index, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975 Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index England, Select Births and Christenings Kent, England, Tyler Index to … London, England, Freedom of the … GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen … Mayflower Gedcom File from the … OneWorldTree U.S., Family History Books UK and Ireland, Find a … WikiTree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Tylden

Mistress Tylden

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Richard Tilden was born in 1520 in Benenden, Kent, England, the child of john tylden and mistress tylden. Richard Tilden passed away in 1566 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

Sources

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Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558
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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Probate/Wills UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Probate/Wills Kent, England, Tyler Index to Wills
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Record London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
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Record Mayflower Gedcom File from the Internet
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Record OneWorldTree
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Record U.S., Family History Books
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Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
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Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1520

Birth of Richard Tilden in Benenden, Kent, England

Birth

1566

Death of Richard Tilden in Tenterden, Kent, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Tilden

This ancestor line traces from Toulouse, Jura, Franche-Comte, France (1000) to Benenden, Kent, England (1520) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Tilden (1520–1566) was born in Benenden, Kent, England and died in Tenterden, Kent, England. 20 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, 20 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 20 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.

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Richard Tilden PTP

1520–1566

Benenden, Kent, England