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William Richards 1684–1741

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have William Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 27 Jul 1684 · Breage, Cornwall, England
Died 17 Mar 1741 · Breage, Cornwall, England

Researchers connected through William Richards 1684–1741

and 1 more tree owner connected with William Richards 1684–1741

Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

The story of William Richards began in 1684 in Breage, Cornwall, England. William Richards passed away in 1741 in Breage, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1684
Birth of William Richards in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1741
Death of William Richards in Breage, Cornwall, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Richards

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Richards (1684–1741) was born in Breage, Cornwall, England and died in Breage, Cornwall, England. 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 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 1 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.

William Richards's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Richards PTP
1684–1741
Breage, Cornwall, England
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William Richards's Descendants

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William Richards PTP 1684–1741