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Richard Wood 1705–1761

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

8 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Wood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 8 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1705 · Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 3 Jul 1761 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Wood
Mother Bethiah Mason (1665–1757)
Siblings Bethiah Wood, Hopestill Wood, Joanna Wood, John Wood Jr, Martha Wood, Mary Wood, Mehitable Wood, Noah Wood, Sarah Wood

Researchers connected through Richard Wood 1705–1761

and 7 more tree owners connected with Richard Wood 1705–1761

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1705, Richard Wood entered the world in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john wood and bethiah mason. Richard Wood passed away in 1761 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1705
Birth of Richard Wood in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1761
Death of Richard Wood in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Wood

This ancestor line traces from Roxby, Yorkshire, England (1505) to Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1705) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Wood (1705–1761) was born in Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 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 7 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 Wood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Wood PTP
1705–1761
Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Bethiah Mason PTP
1665–1757
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Sampson Mason PTP
1625–1676
Bolton, Lancashire, , England
Mary Butterworth PTP
1629–1704
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Richard Wood's Descendants

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Richard Wood PTP 1705–1761