YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Richard Bright 1412 – 1487 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1412

Birth Location: Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Death Date: 1487

Death Location: Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Father: Walter Bright

Mother: Lady Elwolde

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1412, Richard Bright entered the world in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, born to Walter Bright and Lady Margaret Elwolde. Richard Bright passed away in 1487 in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England.

Find more search results for Richard Bright
RB

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:
N/A
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 1412, Richard Bright entered the world in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, born to Walter Bright and Lady Margaret Elwolde.
  • Richard Bright passed away in 1487 in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Bright's Ancestors

Self
Richard Bright
1412 – 1487
Birth Place: Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Parents
Walter Bright
1445 – 1525
Suffolk, England
Lady (Margaret) Elwolde
1448 – 1497
Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Sir (Richard) Bright
1412 – 1487
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Margaret Elwolde
1418 – 1497
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Bright's Timeline

2 Records

1412
1412
Birth of Richard Bright in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England
1487
1487
Age 75
Death of Richard Bright in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1412
    Event Place: Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1487
    Event Place: Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, 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