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Richard Ward 1635–1666

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1635 · Greater London, England

Died 31 Mar 1666 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Deacon William Warde Ward

Mother Elizabeth Storey Story Ward

Siblings Bethiah Bethia Ward Rice, Deborah Ward Johnson, Eleazer Ward, Elizabeth Ward Howe, Hannah Ward Howe, Hopestill Ward Wood, Increase Ward Sr, Joanna Ward Williams, John Turner Ward, Mary Ann Ward Stone, Mary Ward Stone, Nahum Ward, Obadiah Peter Ward Sr, Samuel Ward Sr, William Ward, William Ward Jr Sr, William Ward Sr, William Warde

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Immediate Family

Parents

Deacon William Warde Ward

Elizabeth Storey Story Ward

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Biography

The story of Richard Ward began in 1635 in Greater London, England. Richard Ward passed away in 1666 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1635

Birth of Richard Ward in Greater London, England

Birth

1666

Death of Richard Ward in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Ward

This ancestor line traces from St Botolph Aldersgate, London, London, England, United Kingdom (1573) to Greater London, England (1635) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Ward (1635–1666) was born in Greater London, England and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 3 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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