Richard Belsham 1796–1860
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Belsham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Belsham 1796–1860
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1796, Richard Belsham entered the world in Castle Acre, Norfolk, England, born to john bellsham and rachel abby. In 1851, Richard Belsham resided in Swaffham, Swaffham, Norfolk, England. Richard Belsham married mary ann adcock, and had children including ann bellsham, george bellsham, james henry belsham, john bellsham, mary ann bellsham, richard belsham, robert belsham. Richard Belsham passed away in 1860 in Norfolk, England.
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1Census 1851 England Census
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2Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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3Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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4Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
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5Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1940
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6Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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7Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers
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8Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers
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9Record Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts
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10Record Ancestry Family Tree
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11Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1922
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12Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1995
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13Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Belsham
This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1627) to Castle Acre, Norfolk, England (1796) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Belsham (1796–1860) was born in Castle Acre, Norfolk, England and died in Norfolk, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 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 6 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
Richard Belsham's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record