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Richard Belsham 1796–1860

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

and 1 more tree owner connected with Richard Belsham 1796–1860

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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1851 England Census

  2. 2
    Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

  3. 3
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  4. 4
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  5. 5
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1940

  6. 6
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

  8. 8
    Church Records England, Select Norfolk Church of England Parish Registers

  9. 9
    Record Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts

  10. 10
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  11. 11
    Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1922

  12. 12
    Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1995

  13. 13
    Record Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938

Life Timeline

1796
Birth of Richard Belsham in Castle Acre, Norfolk, England
Birth
1851
Richard Belsham resided here in Swaffham, Swaffham, Norfolk, England
Residence
1860
Death of Richard Belsham
Death
1860
Burial of Richard Belsham in Norfolk, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Belsham

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1627) to Castle Acre, Norfolk, England (1796) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Richard Belsham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Belsham PTP
1796–1860
Castle Acre, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Belsham's Descendants

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Richard Belsham PTP 1796–1860