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Richard Job Olmstead 1579–1641

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Olmstead in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 22 Mar 1579 · Great Leighs, Essex, England
Died 16 Nov 1641 · Fairsted, Essex, England
Spouse Frances Elizabeth Slany Slaneye
Children Rebecca Olmstead

Researchers connected through Richard Olmstead 1579–1641

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Biography

In 1579, Richard Job Olmstead entered the world in Great Leighs, Essex, England. Richard Job Olmstead married frances elizabeth slany slaneye, and had children including rebecca olmstead. Richard Job Olmstead passed away in 1641 in Fairsted, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1579
Birth of Richard Job Olmstead in Great Leighs, Essex, England
Birth
1641
Death of Richard Job Olmstead in Fairsted, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Olmstead

This ancestor line traces from Great Waltham, Essex, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Great Leighs, Essex, England (1579) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Olmstead (1579–1641) was born in Great Leighs, Essex, England and died in Fairsted, Essex, England. 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 (B) 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 4 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 Olmstead's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Job Olmstead PTP
1579–1641
Great Leighs, Essex, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Richard Olmstead's Descendants

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Richard Job Olmstead PTP 1579–1641 m. Frances Elizabeth Slany (Slaneye) PTP 1586–1630