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Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland 1613–1682

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 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)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Pencaitland 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jan 1613 · Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland
Died 10 Sep 1682 · Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States
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Researchers connected through Sir Pencaitland 1613–1682

and 13 more tree owners connected with Sir Pencaitland 1613–1682

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Biography

In 1613, Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland entered the world in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland, born to robert james henry richardson and lady euphame skeyne. Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland passed away in 1682 in Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers

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
Death
1682
Burial of Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland in Denver, Norfolk, England
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Pencaitland (1613–1682) was born in Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Plantation Mount Ephraim, Somerset, Maryland, United States. 14 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, 14 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.
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.

Related Records

Sir Pencaitland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir Robert Richardson 2nd Baronet of Pencaitland PTP
1613–1682
Pencaitland, East Lothian, Scotland
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Sir Pencaitland's Descendants