Richard Stephenson 1818–1870
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Stephenson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 2 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1818, Richard Stephenson entered the world in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England. Richard Stephenson married sarah harriet roadhouse, and had children including albert richard stephenson, george alfred stephenson, james crissey stephenson, jane stephenson, louisa stephenson, mary elizabeth stephenson, sarh ann stephenson, twins stephenson, william henry stephenson. Richard Stephenson passed away in 1870 in York, Haldimand Norfolk Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Stephenson
This ancestor line traces from Seamer, Yorkshire, England (1685) to Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England (1818) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Stephenson (1818–1870) was born in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England and died in York, Haldimand Norfolk Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. 2 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.
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Richard Stephenson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record