Who was Rebecca Richardson?

Rebecca Richardson (1848–1902) was born in Montgomery Co., North Carolina and died in Chester Co., Tennessee. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

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Rebecca Jane Richardson 1848–1902

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Richardson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1848 · Montgomery Co., North Carolina

Died 25 Dec 1902 · Chester Co., Tennessee

Father Jacob Beck Richardson

Mother Amy Haltom

Siblings James B Richardson, John Sherill Richardson, Joseph W Richardson, Nancy Richardson, Prudence Richardson, Sarah Ann Richardson

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Researchers connected through Rebecca Richardson 1848–1902

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rebecca Richardson 1848–1902

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Beck Richardson

Amy Haltom

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rebecca Jane Richardson began in 1848 in Montgomery Co., North Carolina. Rebecca Jane Richardson passed away in 1902 in Chester Co., Tennessee.

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Life Timeline

1848

Birth of Rebecca Jane Richardson in Montgomery Co., North Carolina

Birth

1902

Death of Rebecca Jane Richardson in Chester Co., Tennessee

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Culworth, Northamptonshire, England (1449) to Montgomery Co., North Carolina (1848) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rebecca Richardson (1848–1902) was born in Montgomery Co., North Carolina and died in Chester Co., Tennessee. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 14 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.