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Richard Brett 1728–1783 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1728

Birth Location: Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England

Death Date: 11 Sep 1783

Death Location: Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England

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Spouse(s): Rosemind Merry

Children(s): Sarah Brett

In 1728, Richard Brett entered the world in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, born to Richard Brett And Susan. In 1728, Richard Brett resided in Bishopsgate, England. Richard Brett married Rosemind Merry, and had children including John Brett, Sarah Brett. Richard Brett passed away in 1783 in Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England.

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Biography

  • In 1728, Richard Brett entered the world in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, born to Richard Brett And Susan.
  • In 1728, Richard Brett resided in Bishopsgate, England.
  • Richard Brett married Rosemind Merry, and had children including John Brett, Sarah Brett.
  • Richard Brett passed away in 1783 in Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England.

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Richard Brett's Ancestors

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Richard Brett
1728–1783
Birth Place: Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
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Richard Brett's Descendants

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Richard Brett (17 Jan 1728–11 Sep 1783) m. Rosemind Merry (–27 Feb 1771)
  1. 1. Sarah Brett 1756–1833
    1. 1. Elizabeth Stallybrass 1790–1864 m. John Farrington 1794–
      1. 1. Thomas Farrington 1811–1847 m. Mary Smith 1809–1878 m. Mary Wardle 1821– m. Susan 1826–
        1. 1. Ellena Farrington 1841–1928 m. George (Frederick) Hegginbotham 1830– m. James (L.) Wood 1849–
        2. 2. William Farrington 1838–1875
        3. 3. Edward (Wardle) Farrington 1842–1921 m. Sarah Emma 1853–1911
        4. 4. Emily Farrington 1850–
        5. 5. Henry Farrington 1856–
        6. 6. Frederik Farrington 1858–
        7. 7. Alfred Farrington 1860–
        8. 8. Mary (Ann) Marr 1832–
        9. 9. Jane Marr 1837–
        10. 10. James Marr 1840–
        11. 11. Sarah Marr 1843–
        12. 12. Sophie Blake 1850–

Richard Brett's Timeline

5 Records

1728
17 Jan 1728
Birth of Richard Brett in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
1728
1728
Richard Brett resided here in Bishopsgate, England
Bishopsgate, England
1730
15 Jan 1730
Age 2
Richard Brett was baptized in Bassingbourn,Cambridge,England
Bassingbourn,Cambridge,England
1783
11 Sep 1783
Age 55
Death of Richard Brett in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
1783
11 Sep 1783
Age 55
Burial of Richard Brett in Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England
Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1728
    Event Place: Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1730
    Event Place: Bassingbourn,Cambridge,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1728
    Event Place: Bishopsgate, England
    Record Source: London, England, Land Tax Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kneesworth
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1783
    Event Place: Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1783
    Event Place: Bassingbourne, Cambridge, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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