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Richard Bass 1658–1722

Public Tree Person

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Bass in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Aug 1658 · Norfolk, VA
Died 26 Dec 1722 · Virginia
Father John l (1616–1699)
Mother Keziah Bayse (1618–1676)
Siblings Anthony Basse, Elizabeth Bass, Hester Faile Bass, John Bass, John Harris Bass, Jordan Bass, Keziah Basse, Nathaniel Bass, Samuel Bass, Sarah Basse, William Bass
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Bass began in 1658 in Norfolk, VA. Richard Bass passed away in 1722 in Virginia.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Richard Bass in Norfolk, VA
Birth
1722
Death of Richard Bass in Virginia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Bass

This ancestor line traces from Blue Ridge, Indian Land, to, be, Virginia, USA (1425) to Norfolk, VA (1658) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Bass (1658–1722) was born in Norfolk, VA and died in Virginia. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 9 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.

Related Records

John l
1616–1699 · Father
Keziah Bayse
1618–1676 · Mother

Richard Bass's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Bass PTP
1658–1722
Norfolk, VA
Parents
John Basse l PTP
1616–1699
London, Middlesex ENG
Keziah Elizabeth "Princess" Tucker (Elizabeth Stokes Smith) Nansemond Indian Basse Bayse PTP
1618–1676
Kecaughton, Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Bass's Descendants

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Richard Bass PTP 1658–1722