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Richard Tolson(X) 1622–1690

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
B
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 Tolson(X) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 6 Jun 1622 · Bridekirk, Cumberland, England
Died 02 Jul 1690 · Wath-upon- Dearne, Yorkshire, England
Father Henry Tolson X High Sheriff Of Cumberland
Mother Margaret Saville
Siblings Agnes Melerly, Gulielmus Tolson, Henena Tolson, Henry Tolson, Hester Tolson, John Tolson, Margaret Tolson, William Tolson

Researchers connected through Richard Tolson(X) 1622–1690

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Richard Tolson(X) began in 1622 in Bridekirk, Cumberland, England. Richard Tolson(X) passed away in 1690 in Wath-upon- Dearne, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1622
Birth of Richard Tolson(X) in Bridekirk, Cumberland, England
Birth
1690
Death of Richard Tolson(X) in Wath-upon- Dearne, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Tolson(X)

This ancestor line traces from Whitehall, Cumberland, England (1505) to Bridekirk, Cumberland, England (1622) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Tolson(X) (1622–1690) was born in Bridekirk, Cumberland, England and died in Wath-upon- Dearne, Yorkshire, England. 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 5 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 Tolson(X)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Tolson(X) PTP
1622–1690
Bridekirk, Cumberland, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Tolson(X)'s Descendants

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Richard Tolson(X) PTP 1622–1690