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Richard Wedgwood 1573–1640

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Wedgwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 25 Jul 1573 · Biddulph, Staffordshire, England
Died 1 Dec 1640 · Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Father Richard Odgers Wedgwood Of Mowle Biddulph
Mother Margaret Boulton
Siblings Gilbertus Wedgwood, Joanna Wedgwood, John Wedgwood, Ralph Wedgewood, Randle Wedgwood, Richard Wedgwood, William Wedgewood, William Wedgwood, William Wedgwood Died In Infancy

Researchers connected through Richard Wedgwood 1573–1640

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Wedgwood began in 1573 in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England. Richard Wedgwood passed away in 1640 in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Life Timeline

1573
Birth of Richard Wedgwood in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England
Birth
1640
Death of Richard Wedgwood in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Wedgwood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Wedgwood (1573–1640) was born in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England and died in Biddulph, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. 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 1 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 Wedgwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Wedgwood PTP
1573–1640
Biddulph, Staffordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Wedgwood's Descendants

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Richard Wedgwood PTP 1573–1640