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Richard Webb 1580–1676

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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 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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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
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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

Born 15 May 1580 · Norwich, Dorset, England
Died 1 Jan 1676 · Norwalk, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Sir Alexander Webb
Mother Lady Margaret Arden Shakespeares Aunt English 12Th Ggm
Siblings Alexander Webb, Henry Webb, Joan Shakespeare, Lady Alyce De Webb Richmond, Margaret Agnes Webb, Margaret Webb, Robert Webb, Sarah Webb, Sir Knight Thomas Alexander Webb Direct Line Ancestry Royal Line Dna, Thomas Webb, Wilhelmus Webb Sr, William Webb

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1580
Birth of Richard Webb in Norwich, Dorset, England
Birth
1676
Death of Richard Webb in Norwalk, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

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Richard Webb PTP
1580–1676
Norwich, Dorset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Webb's Descendants

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Richard Webb PTP 1580–1676