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Richard Stephenson 1621–1663

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Stephenson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1621 · Kendal, Westmorland, England
Died 30 Sep 1663 · Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England
Father Edward Stephenson
Mother Alice Agnes Kilbourne Walker
Spouse Mary Longhouse
Children James Stephenson

Researchers connected through Richard Stephenson 1621–1663

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Biography

In 1621, Richard Stephenson entered the world in Kendal, Westmorland, England, born to edward stephenson and alice agnes kilbourne walker. Richard Stephenson married mary longhouse, and had children including james stephenson. Richard Stephenson passed away in 1663 in Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1621
Birth of Richard Stephenson in Kendal, Westmorland, England
Birth
1663
Death of Richard Stephenson in Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Stephenson

This ancestor line traces from Cumberland, England (1555) to Kendal, Westmorland, England (1621) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Stephenson (1621–1663) was born in Kendal, Westmorland, England and died in Broughton in Furness, Lancashire, England. 4 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 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.

Richard Stephenson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Stephenson PTP
1621–1663
Kendal, Westmorland, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Stephenson's Descendants

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Richard Stephenson PTP 1621–1663