Who was Richard HARRISON?

Richard HARRISON (1595–1653) was born in West Kirby, Cheshire, England and died in Branford, New Haven Colony, Connecticut. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard HARRISON 1595–1653

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Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Mar 1595 · West Kirby, Cheshire, England

Died 25 Oct 1653 · Branford, New Haven Colony, Connecticut

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American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) England, Select Deaths and Burials, … London, England, Church of England … London, England, Church of England … Millennium File U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … West Yorkshire, England, Church of … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings England & Wales Christening Records England & Wales, Prerogative Court … Kent, England, Tyler Index to … Gloucestershire, England, Church of England … England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts Ancestral file History of the Oranges to …

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Ellen Harrison

Biography

Richard HARRISON was born in 1595 in West Kirby, Cheshire, England, the child of richard harrison and ellen walker. Richard HARRISON married margaret picke, and had children including anna harrison, edward harrison, elizabeth harrison, ellen harrison, ellen harrison child, margaret harrison child, maria harrison, mary maria harrison, richard daniel harrison, robert harrison, samuel harrison, thomas harrison. Richard HARRISON passed away in 1653 in Branford, New Haven Colony, Connecticut.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Baptism Records London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1924
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Record Millennium File
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Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Marriage Records West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Baptism Records England & Wales Christening Records
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
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Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers
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Baptism Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms
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Record England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts
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Record Ancestral file
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Record History of the Oranges to 1921 : reviewing the rise, development and progress of an influential community

Life Timeline

1593

Richard HARRISON was baptized in W. Kirby, Cheshr, England

Baptism

1595

Birth of Richard HARRISON in West Kirby, Cheshire, England

Birth

1595

Richard HARRISON was baptized in London, England

Baptism

1653

Death of Richard HARRISON in Branford, New Haven Colony, Connecticut

Death

1653

Burial of Richard HARRISON in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard HARRISON

This ancestor line traces from West Kirby, Cheshire, England (1565) to West Kirby, Cheshire, England (1595) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard HARRISON (1595–1653) was born in West Kirby, Cheshire, England and died in Branford, New Haven Colony, Connecticut. 10 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, 10 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.

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1595–1653

West Kirby, Cheshire, England