YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Benjamin Richards 1693–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1693

Birth Location: Nottinghamshire, England

Death Date: 21 Mar 1772

Death Location: Nottinghamshire, England

Father: Edward Richards

Mother: Hannah Smith

Spouse(s): Mary Donson

Children(s): Benjamin Richards, Henry Richards, William Richards, Ann Richards, Mary Richards

In 1693, Benjamin Richards entered the world in Nottinghamshire, England, born to Edward Richards And Hannah Smith. In 1724, Benjamin Richards resided in Nottingham, England. Benjamin Richards married Mary Donson, and had children including Ann Richards, Benjamin Richards, Henry Richards, Mary Richards, William Richards. Benjamin Richards passed away in 1772 in Nottinghamshire, England.

Find more search results for Benjamin Richards
BR

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)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • In 1693, Benjamin Richards entered the world in Nottinghamshire, England, born to Edward Richards And Hannah Smith.
  • In 1724, Benjamin Richards resided in Nottingham, England.
  • Benjamin Richards married Mary Donson, and had children including Ann Richards, Benjamin Richards, Henry Richards, Mary Richards, William Richards.
  • Benjamin Richards passed away in 1772 in Nottinghamshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Richards's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Richards
1693–1772
Birth Place: Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
Edward Richards
1655–1725
Nottinghamshire, England
Hannah Smith
1659–1725
Nottinghamshire, England
Grandparents
Robert Richards
1600–1675
Nottinghamshire, England
Anna Higton
1600–1675
Nottinghamshire, England
Benjamin Smith
1639–
Nottinghamshire, England
Smith
1639–
Nottinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Smith
1615–1670
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Smith
1595–

Benjamin Richards's Descendants

1.
BR
Benjamin Richards (24 Jan 1693–21 Mar 1772) m. Mary Donson (1694–1765)
  1. 1. Benjamin Richards 1725–1808 m. Alice White 1727–1768
    1. 1. Sarah Richards 1747–1818 m. Thomas Robinson 1745–1815
      1. 1. William Robinson 1771–1817 m. Elizabeth Stirland 1768–1863
        1. 1. Ellen Robinson 1801–1875 m. William Barsby 1804–1886
        2. 2. Sarah Robinson 1793–1872
        3. 3. alice robinson 1794–1869
        4. 4. Thomas Robinson 1796–1884
        5. 5. elizabeth robinson 1802–1836
        6. 6. william robinson 1804–1878
        7. 7. margaret robinson 1807–
        8. 8. Maria Robinson 1809–1853
        9. 9. Solomon (Valentine) Robinson 1812–1898
        10. 10. Joseph Robinson 1800–1886
        11. 11. elizabeth robinson 1802–1867
        12. 12. William ROBINSON 1796–1884
      2. 2. Robert (Edward) Robinson 1785–1867
      3. 3. Benjamin Robinson 1791–1841 m. Hannah Smith 1804–1882
      4. 4. Margaret Robinson 1777–1794 m. William Piggin 1774–1794
        1. 1. John Piggin 1794–1880
      5. 5. Elizabeth Robinson 1771–1771
      6. 6. Sarah Robinson 1773–1801
      7. 7. Thomas Robinson 1779–
      8. 8. Ellen Robinson 1783–1802
      9. 9. Robert Robinson 1787–1866
      10. 10. Elizabeth Robinson 1781–1861
    2. 2. William Richards 1752–
    3. 3. Mary Richards 1757–
    4. 4. Betty Richards 1768–1764
  2. 2. Henry Richards 1717–1743
  3. 3. William Richards 1716–
  4. 4. Ann Richards 1722–
  5. 5. Mary Richards 1730–

Benjamin Richards's Timeline

4 Records

1693
24 Jan 1693
Birth of Benjamin Richards in Nottinghamshire, England
Nottinghamshire, England
1716
6 May 1716
Age 23
Benjamin Richards was married in Newark, Nottinghamshire, , England
Newark, Nottinghamshire, , England
1724
6 Feb 1724
Age 31
Benjamin Richards resided here in Nottingham, England
Nottingham, England
1772
21 Mar 1772
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Richards in Nottinghamshire, England
Nottinghamshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1693
    Event Place: Nottinghamshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 6 May 1716
    Event Place: Newark, Nottinghamshire, , England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1724
    Event Place: Nottingham, England
    Record Source: UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 48

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1772
    Event Place: Nottinghamshire, England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE