Who was Richard TOMLINSON?

Richard TOMLINSON (1656–1723) was born in Chipping, Lancashire, England and died in Chipping, Lancashire, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard TOMLINSON 1656–1723

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Feb 1656 · Chipping, Lancashire, England

Died 23 Jun 1723 · Chipping, Lancashire, England

Father John Tomlinson

Mother Margaret Lettice Ward

Spouse Elin Ellen Parkinson

Children Elizabeth Tomlinson

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Tomlinson

Margaret Lettice Ward

Spouse(s)

Elin Ellen Parkinson

Elin\Ellen Parkinson

Children

Elizabeth Tomlinson

Biography

Richard TOMLINSON was born in 1656 in Chipping, Lancashire, England, the child of john tomlinson and margaret lettice ward. Richard TOMLINSON married elin ellen parkinson, and had children including elizabeth tomlinson. Richard TOMLINSON passed away in 1723 in Chipping, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1656

Birth of Richard TOMLINSON in Chipping, Lancashire, England

Birth

1678

Richard TOMLINSON was married in Chipping, Lancashire, England

Marriage

1723

Death of Richard TOMLINSON in Chipping, Lancashire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard TOMLINSON

This ancestor line traces from Chipping, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom (1627) to Chipping, Lancashire, England (1656) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard TOMLINSON (1656–1723) was born in Chipping, Lancashire, England and died in Chipping, Lancashire, England. 4 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, 4 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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