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Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland 1613–1682

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jan 1613 · Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland

Died 10 Sep 1682 · Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States

Father James Richardson Knight Of Smeaton

Mother Lady Euphame Skeyne Of Curriehill

Spouse Susannah Smith

Children Charles Richardson Sr, Elizabeth Richardson, Rev William Abel Richardson Sr, Robert Richardson, Sarah Richardson, Susanna Richardson, Tabitha Richardson

Siblings Agnes Richardson, Alexander Richardson, Elspet Elizabeth Richardson, Helene Richardson, James Richardson, Jeane Richardson, John Richardson, Jonet Richardson, Joseph Twin Richardson, Lydia Richardson, Williame Richardson

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Richardson Knight Of Smeaton

Lady Euphame Skeyne Of Curriehill

Spouse(s)

Susannah Smith

Children

Charles Richardson Sr

Elizabeth Richardson

Rev William Abel Richardson Sr

Biography

The story of Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland began in 1613 in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland. Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland married susannah smith, and had children including charles richardson sr, elizabeth richardson, rev william abel richardson sr, robert richardson, sarah richardson, susanna richardson, tabitha richardson. Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland passed away in 1682 in Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1613

Birth of Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland

Birth

1682

Death of Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland in Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Pencaitland

This ancestor line traces from Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1589) to Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland (1613) across 2 generations.

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: Sir Pencaitland (1613–1682) was born in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States. 12 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, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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