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Richard Whitaker 1545–1597 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1545

Birth Location: Holme, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 23 Sep 1597

Death Location: England

Father: Thomas Holme

Mother: Elizabeth Nowell

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In 1545, Richard Whitaker entered the world in Holme, Lancashire, England, born to Thomas Whitaker Of Holme And Elizabeth Nowell. Richard Whitaker passed away in 1597 in England.

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Biography

  • In 1545, Richard Whitaker entered the world in Holme, Lancashire, England, born to Thomas Whitaker Of Holme And Elizabeth Nowell.
  • Richard Whitaker passed away in 1597 in England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Holme
1504–1598
Birth Location: Cliviger, Burnley Borough, Lancashire, England
TH
Elizabeth Nowell
1525–1606
Birth Location: Grimston, Yorkshire, England
EN

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Whitaker's Ancestors

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Richard Whitaker
1545–1597
Birth Place: Holme, Lancashire, England
Parents
Thomas Whitaker Of Holme
1504–1598
Cliviger, Burnley Borough, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Nowell
1525–1606
Grimston, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Sir (Richard Thomas) Whitaker
1480–1540
Simonstone Hall, Lancashire, England
Margaret (N.) Wellascotts
1480–1545
Brunley, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Whitaker's Timeline

2 Records

1545
1545
Birth of Richard Whitaker in Holme, Lancashire, England
Holme, Lancashire, England
1597
23 Sep 1597
Age 52
Death of Richard Whitaker in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1545
    Event Place: Holme, Lancashire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1597
    Event Place: England
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