YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Rev. Richard Lightfoot 1562–1625 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1562

Birth Location: England

Death Date: 28 Nov 1625

Death Location: England

Father: John Lightfoot

Mother: Lady Barrett

Spouse(s): Jane Jones

Children(s): John Lightfoot

In 1562, Rev. Richard Lightfoot entered the world in England, born to John Lightfoot And Lady Catherine Barrett. Rev. Richard Lightfoot married Jane Jones, and had children including John Lightfoot. Rev. Richard Lightfoot passed away in 1625 in England.

Find more search results for Rev. Lightfoot
RL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1562, Rev. Richard Lightfoot entered the world in England, born to John Lightfoot And Lady Catherine Barrett.
  • Rev. Richard Lightfoot married Jane Jones, and had children including John Lightfoot.
  • Rev. Richard Lightfoot passed away in 1625 in England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rev. Lightfoot's Ancestors

Self
Rev. Lightfoot
1562–1625
Birth Place: England
Parents
John Lightfoot
1540–1600
England, Wales
Lady (Catherine) Barrett
1542–1600
Sussex, England
Grandparents
Sir (James "Jim") Lightfoote
1520–1580
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Mary Eltonhead
1520–1580
Essex, England
John Barrett
1520–1582
Aveley, Essex, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rev. Lightfoot's Descendants

1.
RL
Rev. (Richard) Lightfoot (1562–28 Nov 1625) m. Jane Jones (1570–1649)
  1. 1. John Lightfoot 1596–1647
    1. 1. John Lightfoot 1622–1686 m. Elizabeth Phillips 1600–1683
      1. 1. John Lightfoot 1646–1707 m. Anne Goodrich 1660–1709
        1. 1. Thomas Lightfoot 1691–1754 m. Elizabeth Stone 1704–1759

Rev. Lightfoot's Timeline

2 Records

1562
1562
Birth of Rev. Richard Lightfoot in England
England
1625
28 Nov 1625
Age 63
Death of Rev. Richard Lightfoot in England
England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1562
    Event Place: England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1625
    Event Place: England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE