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Thomas Richardson 1608–1651

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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
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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14 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Richardson 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 JUL 1608 · Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 28 AUG 1651 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Richardson
Mother Ursula Southwell Richardson
Siblings Asa Richardson, Edward Richardson, Ezekiel Richardson, George Richardson, James Richardson, John Richardson, Lady Ursula Richardson, Lawrence Richardson, Margaret Richardson, Mary Richardson, Samuel Richardson, Susan Richardson, Susanna Richardson, Thomas Richardson, Thomas Smeaton Richardson, Ursula Bell, William Richardson
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File Topographical Dictionary of 2885 English … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Warwickshire, England, Church of England … Massachusetts Census 3903113.FTW Ancestral File (R)
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1608, Thomas Richardson entered the world in Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, born to thomas richardson and ursula southwell richardson. Thomas Richardson passed away in 1651 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Millennium File

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    Immigration Topographical Dictionary of 2885 English Emigrants to New England, 1620-1650

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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    Census Massachusetts Census

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    Record 3903113.FTW

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    Record Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of Thomas Richardson in Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1651
Death of Thomas Richardson in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Westmill, Hertfordshire, England (1569) to Westmill, Herefordshire, England (1608) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Richardson (1608–1651) was born in Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Thomas 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

Thomas Richardson
Father
Ursula Southwell Richardson
Mother
Thomas Richardson in the US Census
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Thomas Richardson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Richardson PTP
1608–1651
Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Thomas Richardson PTP
1608–1651
Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Richardson PTP
1608–1651
Westmill, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Unknown
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Thomas Richardson's Descendants

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Thomas Richardson PTP 1608–1651