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Richard Bishop 1612–1674

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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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

Born 05 Dec 1612 · Wymouth, Essex, England
Died 30 Oct 1674 · Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Bishop
Mother Avis Abbott (1580–1673)
Spouse Alice Clarke Bishop
Children Damaris Martin Bishop Sutton

Researchers connected through Richard Bishop 1612–1674

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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.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  2. 2
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Richard Bishop in Wymouth, Essex, England
Birth
1644
Richard Bishop was married in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1660
Richard Bishop was married in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts
Marriage
1674
Death of Richard Bishop in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Bishop

This ancestor line traces from Athelhampton, Dorset, England (1410) to Wymouth, Essex, England (1612) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Richard Bishop's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Bishop PTP
1612–1674
Wymouth, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Avis Abbott PTP
1580–1673
Bridport, Dorset, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Bishop's Descendants

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Richard Bishop PTP 1612–1674