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William Richey 1555–1615 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1555

Birth Location: Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1615

Death Location: Midlothian, Scotland

Father: Johhne Richey

Mother: Katherine Allaneson

Spouse(s): Mary Payne

Children(s): Robert Richey, Richardus Richey

In 1555, William Richey entered the world in Midlothian, Scotland, born to Johhne Richey And Katherine Allaneson. William Richey married Mary Payne, and had children including Richardus Richey, Robert Richey. William Richey passed away in 1615 in Midlothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1555, William Richey entered the world in Midlothian, Scotland, born to Johhne Richey And Katherine Allaneson.
  • William Richey married Mary Payne, and had children including Richardus Richey, Robert Richey.
  • William Richey passed away in 1615 in Midlothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Richey's Ancestors

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William Richey
1555–1615
Birth Place: Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Johhne Richey
1530–1590
Midlothian, Scotland
Katherine Allaneson
1530–1590
Scotland
Grandparents
Henry Richey
1505–
Scotland
Helen Hepburn
1504–1592
Scotland
William Allaneson
1507–
Renfrew, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elizabeth MNU
1508–
Great-Grandparents
Duncan Richey
1475–1525
Margaret Moan
1475–1515
John Hepburn
1484–
Isabella Preston
1485–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Rechy
1450–
Mrs Rechy
1450–

William Richey's Descendants

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William Richey (12 May 1555–1615) m. Mary Payne (1554–1580)
  1. 1. Robert Richey 1580–1640 m. Issobell Rowane 1578–
    1. 1. Alexander Richie 1610–1660 m. Marjorie Broun 1611– m. Alisone Drysedeall 1616–1642 m. Elizabeth Leach 1583–1674
      1. 1. James (Alexander) Richey 1650–1740 m. Christian (Mc) Vurich 1648–
        1. 1. Samuel (Alexander) Richey 1668–1739 m. Lydia (Agnes) Moore 1672–1739
        2. 2. Hugh Richey 1668–1740
        3. 3. Girsell Richey 1669–
        4. 4. John Ritchie 1670–1782
        5. 5. Charles Richey 1670–
        6. 6. Ebenezer Ritchie 1675–
        7. 7. Andrew Richey 1677–
        8. 8. Barbara Richey 1679–
        9. 9. Christian Richey 1682–
        10. 10. Alexander Ritchey 1690–1749 m. Elizabeth WALKER 1675–1728 m. Jeanne (Jane) Caldwell 1689–1785
      2. 2. Johne (Elder) Ritchie 1635–1694 m. Jonet Patersone 1635–1694
      3. 3. Jonet Ritchie 1637– m. Johne Govane 1634–
      4. 4. Janet Richie 1638– m. Archbald Clerk 1634–
  2. 2. Richardus Richey 1575–1615 m. Ann Kynsecke 1578–1615

William Richey's Timeline

3 Records

1555
12 May 1555
Birth of William Richey in Midlothian, Scotland
Midlothian, Scotland
1615
1615
Age 60
Death of William Richey in Midlothian, Scotland
Midlothian, Scotland
1615
1615
Age 60
Burial of William Richey in Midlothian, Scotland
Midlothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1555
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0, accessed 15 Sep 2020), entry for William Richey, person ID LD5G-7PY.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1615
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0, accessed 15 Sep 2020), entry for William Richey, person ID LD5G-7PY.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1615
    Event Place: Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, \i FamilySearch\i0, accessed 15 Sep 2020), entry for William Richey, person ID LD5G-7PY.

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