WILLIAM ' (1582–1635) was born in Wartling, Sussex, England and died in Wartling, Sussex, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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WILLIAM EDMUND RICHARDS ' 1582–1635

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1582 · Wartling, Sussex, England

Died 14 Jan 1635 · Wartling, Sussex, England

Father Sir Knight William Richardson

Mother Elizabeth Harrys Harris M Richards

Spouse Annis Kentsley

Children Anne Richards

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Knight William Richardson

Elizabeth Harrys Harris M Richards

Spouse(s)

Annis Kentsley

Children

Anne Richards

Biography

In 1582, WILLIAM EDMUND RICHARDS ' entered the world in Wartling, Sussex, England, born to sir knight william richardson and elizabeth harrys harris m richards. WILLIAM EDMUND RICHARDS ' married annis kentsley, and had children including anne richards. WILLIAM EDMUND RICHARDS ' passed away in 1635 in Wartling, Sussex, England.

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1582

Birth of WILLIAM EDMUND RICHARDS ' in Wartling, Sussex, England

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1635

Death of WILLIAM EDMUND RICHARDS ' in Wartling, Sussex, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from WILLIAM '

This ancestor line traces from Ratcliffe, Devon, England (1505) to Wartling, Sussex, England (1582) across 4 generations.

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: WILLIAM ' (1582–1635) was born in Wartling, Sussex, England and died in Wartling, Sussex, England. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have WILLIAM 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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