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Richard White 1637–1670

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard White in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Apr 1637 · Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Died 30 Nov 1670 · Batcombe, Somerset, England
Father Robert White
Spouse Alice Hodges
Children Joseph White

Researchers connected through Richard White 1637–1670

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Richard White began in 1637 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. Richard White married alice hodges, and had children including joseph white. Richard White passed away in 1670 in Batcombe, Somerset, England.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of Richard White in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Birth
1670
Death of Richard White in Batcombe, Somerset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard White

This ancestor line traces from Somerset, England (1610) to Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England (1637) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard White (1637–1670) was born in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England and died in Batcombe, Somerset, England. 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 (C) 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 2 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 White's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard White PTP
1637–1670
Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard White's Descendants

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Richard White PTP 1637–1670