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Richard Bentley de Northour 1554–1606

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Northour in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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 6 independent trees

Born 17 Aug 1554 · Northowram, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Died 10 Jun 1606 · St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Father Edward Bentley
Mother Alicia Hardy
Siblings Alicia Bentley, Ann Hackett Bentley, Edward Bentley Jr, Elizabeth Bentley, Grace Bentley, Henry Bentley, Maria Bentley, Robert Bentley, Samuel Bentley, Sybell Bentley, Yvonne

Researchers connected through Richard Northour 1554–1606

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1554, Richard Bentley de Northour entered the world in Northowram, West Riding, Yorkshire, England, born to edward bentley and alicia hardy. Richard Bentley de Northour passed away in 1606 in St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1554
Birth of Richard Bentley de Northour in Northowram, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1606
Death of Richard Bentley de Northour in St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Northour

This ancestor line traces from Varenne Near Bellencombre, Seine-Inferieure, Normandy, France (1020) to Northowram, West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1554) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Northour (1554–1606) was born in Northowram, West Riding, Yorkshire, England and died in St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 6 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, 6 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 15 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 Northour's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Bentley de Northour PTP
1554–1606
Northowram, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Northour's Descendants

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Richard Bentley de Northour PTP 1554–1606