Who was Richard Belding?

Richard Belding (1591–1655) was born in West Riding, Yorkshire, , England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Belding 1591–1655

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 May 1591 · West Riding, Yorkshire, , England

Died 22 Aug 1655 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Father Sir Francis Belden Baildon

Mother Margaret Goodrick

Spouse Margaret Ackrenden

Children John Belden, Samuel Belden, William Belden

Siblings Clare Baildon, Cuthbert Baildon, Elizabeth Baildon, Francis Baildon, Henry Baildon, Margaret Goodrick Baildon, Martin Baildon, Muriel Baildon, Thomas Baildon, William Baildon

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Francis Belden Baildon

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1591, Richard Belding entered the world in West Riding, Yorkshire, England, born to sir francis belden baildon and margaret goodrick. Richard Belding married margaret ackrenden, and had children including john belden, samuel belden, william belden. Richard Belding passed away in 1655 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Military U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783
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Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
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Probate/Wills Hartford, Connecticut Probate Records

Life Timeline

1591

Birth of Richard Belding in West Riding, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1655

Death of Richard Belding in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Belding

This ancestor line traces from Kippax, Yorkshire, England (1498) to West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1591) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Belding (1591–1655) was born in West Riding, Yorkshire, , England and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 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 4 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.
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Sir Francis Belden Baildon

Father

Margaret Goodrick

Mother

Richard Belding's Ancestors

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Richard Belding PTP

1591–1655

West Riding, Yorkshire, , England