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Sylvester Richmond 1737–1813

Public Tree Person

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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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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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvester Richmond in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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

Born 04 Jun 1737 · Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Died 04 Jun 1813 · Ernestown, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada
Father Cyrus Richmond
Mother Phebe Mott
Siblings Abigail Richmond, Jane Richmond, Mary Richmond, Phebe Richmond

Researchers connected through Sylvester Richmond 1737–1813

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, Sylvester Richmond entered the world in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to cyrus richmond and phebe mott. Sylvester Richmond passed away in 1813 in Ernestown, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Sylvester Richmond in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1813
Death of Sylvester Richmond in Ernestown, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sylvester Richmond

This ancestor line traces from Draycott, Foliutt, Wiltshire, England (1282) to Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA (1737) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sylvester Richmond (1737–1813) was born in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Ernestown, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada. 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 Sylvester 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 13 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.

Sylvester Richmond's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sylvester Richmond PTP
1737–1813
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sylvester Richmond's Descendants

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Sylvester Richmond PTP 1737–1813