Richard John Wellington Lee of Nordley Regis 1589–1653
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Regis 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Regis 1589–1653
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Immediate Family
Biography
Richard John Wellington Lee of Nordley Regis was born in 1589 in Cotton Hall, Nordley Regis, Shropshire, England -- or -- Morton Regis, Shropshire, England, the child of thomas leigh and eleanor fitz uryan rhys ris rice. Richard John Wellington Lee of Nordley Regis passed away in 1653 in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, Colonial America.
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1Record North America, Family Histories
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2Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Regis
This ancestor line traces from Belton, Strange, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom (1500) to Cotton Hall, Nordley Regis, Shropshire, England (1589) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Regis (1589–1653) was born in Cotton Hall, Nordley Regis, Shropshire, England -- or -- Morton Regis, Shropshire, England and died in Jamestown, James City, Virginia, Colonial America. 3 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, 3 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.
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- 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 Regis's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record