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Thomas Richardson 1661–1700

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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Richardson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees

Born 26 Oct 1661 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 10 Feb 1700 · Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father James Richardson
Mother Bridget Henchman (1640–1731)
Spouse Hannah C Colburn
Children Benjamin Richardson

Researchers connected through Thomas Richardson 1661–1700

and 3 more tree owners connected with Thomas Richardson 1661–1700

Biography

In 1661, Thomas Richardson entered the world in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to james richardson and bridget henchman. Thomas Richardson married hannah c colburn, and had children including benjamin richardson. Thomas Richardson passed away in 1700 in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Thomas Richardson in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1700
Death of Thomas Richardson in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Richardson

This ancestor line traces from Fleet Marston, Buckinghamshire, England (1450) to Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1661) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Richardson (1661–1700) was born in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 8 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.

Thomas Richardson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Richardson PTP
1661–1700
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Bridget Henchman PTP
1640–1731
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Richardson's Descendants

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Thomas Richardson PTP 1661–1700