Richard James Benson 1524–1600
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Benson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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
Researchers connected through Richard Benson 1524–1600
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1524, Richard James Benson entered the world in Lancashire, England, born to william benson and edna gillot. Richard James Benson married janet de baliol, and had children including thomas benson. Richard James Benson passed away in 1600 in Lancashire, England.
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1Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Benson
This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Lancashire, England (1524) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Benson (1524–1600) was born in Lancashire, England and died in Lancashire, England. 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 2 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 Benson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record