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Richard Bushnell 1623–1660

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 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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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11 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Bushnell 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 20 Apr 1623 · Horsham, Horsham District, West Sussex, England
Died 17 Jul 1660 · Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
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North America, Family Histories

Researchers connected through Richard Bushnell 1623–1660

and 10 more tree owners connected with Richard Bushnell 1623–1660

Immediate Family

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Biography

Richard Bushnell was born in 1623 in Horsham, Horsham District, West Sussex, England, the child of francis bushnell and ferris quenell. Richard Bushnell passed away in 1660 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Richard Bushnell in Horsham, Horsham District, West Sussex, England
Birth
1660
Death of Richard Bushnell in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Bushnell

This ancestor line traces from Kennington, Surrey, England (1443) to Horsham, Sussex, England (1623) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Bushnell (1623–1660) was born in Horsham, Horsham District, West Sussex, England and died in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 11 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, 11 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.

Related Records

Richard Bushnell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Bushnell PTP
1623–1660
Horsham, Horsham District, West Sussex, England
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Richard Bushnell's Descendants

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Richard Bushnell PTP 1623–1660