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Lord Richard Wolterton 1550–1618

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Lord Wolterton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1550 · Welbourne, Norfolk, , England
Died 8 Jan 1618 · Norwich, Massachusetts
Father Lord John De Wolterton Of Wolterton Hall
Mother Lady Ann England
Spouse Mary Bensley
Children Gregory Wolterton

Researchers connected through Lord Wolterton 1550–1618

and 5 more tree owners connected with Lord Wolterton 1550–1618

Biography

The story of Lord Richard Wolterton began in 1550 in Welbourne, Norfolk, England. Lord Richard Wolterton married mary bensley, sarah mary bensley, and had children including gregory wolterton. Lord Richard Wolterton passed away in 1618 in Norwich, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1550
Birth of Lord Richard Wolterton in Welbourne, Norfolk, England
Birth
1618
Death of Lord Richard Wolterton in Norwich, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord Wolterton

This ancestor line traces from Wolterton Hall, Parish of Wickmere with Wolterton, Wickmere, Norfolk, England (1520) to Welbourne, Norfolk, , England (1550) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lord Wolterton (1550–1618) was born in Welbourne, Norfolk, , England and died in Norwich, Massachusetts. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Lord in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Lord Wolterton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Lord Richard Wolterton PTP
1550–1618
Welbourne, Norfolk, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lord Wolterton's Descendants

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Lord Richard Wolterton PTP 1550–1618