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Richard Chase 1542–1611

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

13 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Chase in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 13 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1542 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Died 31 Jan 1611 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Father Thomas Chase (1520–1586)
Mother Elizabeth Bowchiew
Siblings Agnes Chase, Christian Chase, Elizabeth Chase, John Chase, Thomas Chase, William Chase

Researchers connected through Richard Chase 1542–1611

and 12 more tree owners connected with Richard Chase 1542–1611

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Chase began in 1542 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. Richard Chase passed away in 1611 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record The Prominent Families of the United States of America

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  6. 6
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  7. 7
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1542
Birth of Richard Chase in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Birth
1611
Death of Richard Chase in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Chase

This ancestor line traces from Maelor, Denbighshire, Wales (1000) to Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England (1542) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Chase (1542–1611) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England and died in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England. 13 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, 13 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 21 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 Chase's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Chase PTP
1542–1611
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Parents
Thomas Chase PTP
1520–1586
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Chase's Descendants

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Richard Chase PTP 1542–1611