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Richard Stephenson 1818–1870

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 11 Oct 1818 · Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England
Died 27 Jun 1870 · York, Haldimand Norfolk Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Spouse Sarah Harriet Roadhouse
Children Albert Richard Stephenson, George Alfred Stephenson, James Crissey Stephenson, Jane Stephenson, Louisa Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Stephenson, Sarh Ann Stephenson, Twins Stephenson, William Henry Stephenson

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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

1818
Birth of Richard Stephenson in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1870
Death of Richard Stephenson in York, Haldimand Norfolk Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Stephenson

This ancestor line traces from Seamer, Yorkshire, England (1685) to Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England (1818) across 5 generations.

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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

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Richard Stephenson PTP
1818–1870
Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England
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Richard Stephenson's Descendants

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Richard Stephenson PTP 1818–1870