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Richard Empson 1680–1728 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1680

Birth Location: Hull, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 7 Mar 1728

Death Location: Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States

Father: Cornelius Empson

Mother: Mary Watkins

Spouse(s): Dorothy Smith

Children(s): Cornelius Empson, Thomas Empson, Richard Empson, Jonathan Empson, Mary Empson, Ebenezer Empson, Ebenezer Empson

In 1680, Richard Empson entered the world in Hull, Yorkshire, England, born to Cornelius Empson And Mary Watkins. In 1703, Richard Empson resided in Chester, Pennsylvania. In 1727, Richard Empson resided in Kent, Delaware, USA. Richard Empson married Dorothy Smith, and had children including Cornelius Empson, Ebenezer Empson, Jonathan Empson, Mary Empson, Richard Empson, Thomas Empson. Richard Empson passed away in 1728 in Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1680, Richard Empson entered the world in Hull, Yorkshire, England, born to Cornelius Empson And Mary Watkins.
  • In 1703, Richard Empson resided in Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1727, Richard Empson resided in Kent, Delaware, USA.
  • Richard Empson married Dorothy Smith, and had children including Cornelius Empson, Ebenezer Empson, Jonathan Empson, Mary Empson, Richard Empson, Thomas Empson.
  • Richard Empson passed away in 1728 in Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

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Richard Empson's Ancestors

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Richard Empson
1680–1728
Birth Place: Hull, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Cornelius Empson
1660–1710
Yorkfleet Hall, Yorkshire, England
Mary Watkins
1662–1689
New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, United States
Grandparents
Richard Empson
1635–1675
York, Yorkshire, , England
Mary (Ann) Clarke
1639–
York, Yorkshire, , England
William Watkins
1620–1697
Watford, Northamptonshire, England
Margaret Kilworth
1624–
Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Empson
1594–1681
Isabel Gathorne
1597–1687
Thomas Killworth
1595–
Elizabeth
1595–1662
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gregory Empson
1570–1625
Gathorne
1567–1629
Dorothy Watson
1569–1615

Richard Empson's Descendants

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Richard Empson (24 Aug 1680–7 Mar 1728) m. Dorothy Smith (1681–26 JUL 1729)
  1. 1. Cornelius Empson 1708–1734 m. Mary Morris 1713–1783
    1. 1. Margaret Empson 1734– m. David Willson 1730–
    2. 2. Richard Empson 1732– m. Margaret 1733–
      1. 1. Thomas Empson 1760–
      2. 2. Cornelius Empson 1753–1808 m. Hannah Oldham 1755–
        1. 1. Cornelius Empson 1783– m. Eleanor Greenwood 1800–
        2. 2. Thomas (S.) Empson 1785– m. Elizabeth Stevens 1785–1858
        3. 3. Sarah Empson 1786–1841 m. Allen Stephens 1770–1841
        4. 4. Margaret Empson 1790–1875 m. George Bryan 1790–
        5. 5. Rachel Empson 1792–1848 m. Archibald Rutherford 1793–1883
        6. 6. Elizabeth Empson 1792–1839 m. Mathias Carter 1790–1859
        7. 7. Mary (Ann) Empson 1786–1867 m. Jesse McDaniel –1814 m. Rev. (James Plunkett) Rucker 1784–1858
        8. 8. Richard Empson 1777–1845 m. Mary Hill 1780–1859
        9. 9. John (E) Empson 1779–1856 m. Susannah Prather 1785–1855
  2. 2. Thomas Empson 1707–1756
  3. 3. Richard Empson 1710–1756
  4. 4. Jonathan Empson 1713–1713
  5. 5. Mary Empson 1714–1719
  6. 6. Ebenezer Empson 1715–1716
  7. 7. Ebenezer Empson 1717–1717

Richard Empson's Timeline

4 Records

1680
24 Aug 1680
Birth of Richard Empson in Hull, Yorkshire, England
Hull, Yorkshire, England
1703
6 Nov 1703
Age 23
Richard Empson resided here in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, Pennsylvania
1727
2 Nov 1727
Age 47
Richard Empson resided here in Kent, Delaware, USA
Kent, Delaware, USA
1728
7 Mar 1728
Age 48
Death of Richard Empson in Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States
Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1680
    Event Place: Hull, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Quaker Birth, Marriage, and Death Registers
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1703
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1994

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1727
    Event Place: Kent, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, Land Records, Delaware Public Archives; Delaware Land Records; Roll Number: 778

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1728
    Event Place: Duck Creek, Kent, Delaware, United States
    Record Source: Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1680-1860; and index to wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Kent, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1680-1860; and index to wills, 1680-1948; Author: Kent County (Delaware). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Kent, Delaware

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