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Benjamin Richards 1686–1741

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Birth Date: April 7, 1686

Birth Location: Weymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: April 4, 1741

Death Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Benjamin Richards was born in 1686 in Weymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Joseph Richards And Sarah Unknown. In 1734, Benjamin Richards resided in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. In 1740, Benjamin Richards resided in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Richards married Lydia Eliza Faxon, Mehitabel Alden, and had children including Daniel Richards, Deacon Josiah Richards, Ezra Richards, Hannah Richards, James Richards, John Richards, Joseph Richards, Lydia Richards, Mehitable Richards, Sarah Richards, Seth Richards. Benjamin Richards passed away in 1741 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

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

Immediate Family

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

Benjamin Richards was born in 1686 in Weymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Joseph Richards And Sarah Unknown.

In 1734, Benjamin Richards resided in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

In 1740, Benjamin Richards resided in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Family

Benjamin Richards married Lydia Eliza Faxon, Mehitabel Alden, and had children including Daniel Richards, Deacon Josiah Richards, Ezra Richards, Hannah Richards, James Richards, John Richards, Joseph Richards, Lydia Richards, Mehitable Richards, Sarah Richards, Seth Richards.

Later Years

Benjamin Richards passed away in 1741 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories
  4. 4
    Birth Records Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
  5. 5
    Land Records The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
  6. 6
    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
  7. 7
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
  8. 8
    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates
  9. 9
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
  10. 10
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1686
Born in Weymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1734
Resided in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1740
Resided in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1741
Died in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Found in 8 Family Trees

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