Who was Rowland Richardson?

Rowland Richardson (1530–1573) was born in Midlothian, Scotland and died in Midlothian, Scotland. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rowland Richardson 1530–1573

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1530 · Midlothian, Scotland

Died 01 Jan 1573 · Midlothian, Scotland

Father Raffe Richardsone

Mother Elizabeth Gasciogne

Spouse Elizabeth Eliza Anne Egglesfield Kindlerder

Children Alison Richardson, Johne Richardsone, William Richardson

Siblings Jane Richardson, John Richardson, Robert Richardson, William Richardson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Ancestry Family Tree "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch

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Immediate Family

Parents

Raffe Richardsone

Elizabeth Gasciogne

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Eliza Anne Egglesfield Kindlerder

Children

Alison Richardson

Johne Richardsone

William Richardson

Biography

Rowland Richardson was born in 1530 in Midlothian, Scotland, the child of raffe richardsone and elizabeth gasciogne. Rowland Richardson married elizabeth eliza anne egglesfield kindlerder, and had children including alison richardson, johne richardsone, william richardson. Rowland Richardson passed away in 1573 in Midlothian, Scotland.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch

Life Timeline

1530

Birth of Rowland Richardson in Midlothian, Scotland

Birth

1573

Death of Rowland Richardson in Midlothian, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rowland Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Westhill, Yorkshire, England (1475) to Midlothian, Scotland (1530) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rowland Richardson (1530–1573) was born in Midlothian, Scotland and died in Midlothian, Scotland. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Rowland 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.
: 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.
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