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Richard Waterman 1661–1748

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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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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Waterman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jan 1661 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 28 Sep 1748 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father Samuel Winsor (1644–1705)
Mother Mercy Williams Waterman Winsor
Siblings Abraham Winsor, Ensign John Waterman, Ensign Resolved Waterman, Hannah Winsor, John Winsor, Joshua Winsor, Mary Waterman, Mercy Waterman, Robert Winsor, Samuel Ii Winsor, Sarah Winsor, Waite Waterman
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Biography

The story of Richard Waterman began in 1661 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Richard Waterman passed away in 1748 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Richard Waterman in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1748
Death of Richard Waterman in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Waterman

This ancestor line traces from Gillingham, Dorset, England (1503) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1661) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Waterman (1661–1748) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Related Records

Samuel Winsor
1644–1705 · Father
Mercy Williams Waterman Winsor
Mother
Waterman US Census Records
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Richard Waterman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Waterman PTP
1661–1748
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Samuel Winsor PTP
1644–1705
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
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Richard Waterman's Descendants

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Richard Waterman PTP 1661–1748