Richard Webb 1580–1676
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Webb 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 15 independent trees
Researchers connected through Richard Webb 1580–1676
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1580, Richard Webb entered the world in Norwich, Dorset, England, born to sir alexander webb and lady margaret arden shakespeares aunt english 12th ggm. Richard Webb passed away in 1676 in Norwalk, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Webb
This ancestor line traces from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (United Kingdom) (1405) to Norwich, Dorset, England (1580) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Webb (1580–1676) was born in Norwich, Dorset, England and died in Norwalk, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 15 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, 15 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 Webb's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record