Richard Bishop 1612–1674
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Bishop 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Bishop 1612–1674
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Immediate Family
Biography
Richard Bishop was born in 1612 in Wymouth, Essex, England, the child of thomas bishop and avis abbott. Richard Bishop married alice clarke bishop, and had children including damaris martin bishop sutton. Richard Bishop passed away in 1674 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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2Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Bishop
This ancestor line traces from Athelhampton, Dorset, England (1410) to Wymouth, Essex, England (1612) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Bishop (1612–1674) was born in Wymouth, Essex, England and died in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 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
Richard Bishop's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record