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Richard Burt 1547–1611

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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Burt 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Nov 1547 · Balcombe, Sussex, England
Died 29 Dec 1611 · Cuckfield, Sussex, England
Father Nycollasse Burt Byrte
Mother Joane
Spouse Joane Bechellye
Children Joane Burt

Researchers connected through Richard Burt 1547–1611

and 2 more tree owners connected with Richard Burt 1547–1611

Immediate Family

Biography

Richard Burt was born in 1547 in Balcombe, Sussex, England, the child of nycollasse burt byrte and joane. Richard Burt married joane bechellye, and had children including joane smyth burt. Richard Burt passed away in 1611 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1547
Birth of Richard Burt in Balcombe, Sussex, England
Birth
1611
Death of Richard Burt in Cuckfield, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Burt

This ancestor line traces from Balcombe, Sussex, England (1518) to Balcombe, Sussex, England (1547) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Burt (1547–1611) was born in Balcombe, Sussex, England and died in Cuckfield, Sussex, England. 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 (C) 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 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.

Richard Burt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Burt PTP
1547–1611
Balcombe, Sussex, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Richard Burt's Descendants

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Richard Burt PTP 1547–1611
  1. 1. Joane Smyth Burt PTP 1584–1621