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Richard Willing 1744–1798

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Willing in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Jan 1744 · Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 30 Jan 1798 · Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Father Charles Willing
Mother Anne Shippen
Siblings Abigail Willing, Anne Willing, Charles Willing, Elizabeth Willing, Margaret Willing, Mary Shippen Willing Byrd, Thomas Willing

Researchers connected through Richard Willing 1744–1798

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Willing began in 1744 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Richard Willing passed away in 1798 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1744
Birth of Richard Willing in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1798
Death of Richard Willing
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Willing

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1679) to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1744) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Willing (1744–1798) was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard Willing's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Willing PTP
1744–1798
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Willing's Descendants

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Richard Willing PTP 1744–1798