YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Richard Halstead 1700–1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1700

Birth Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

Death Date: 1 Dec 1785

Death Location: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States

Father: Joseph Halstead

Mother: Sarah Ferris

Spouse(s): Hester Oldfield

Children(s): Richard Halstead

The story of Richard Halstead began in 1700 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States. Richard Halstead married Hester Oldfield, and had children including Richard Halstead. Richard Halstead passed away in 1785 in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States.

Find more search results for Richard Halstead
RH

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:
B
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

  • The story of Richard Halstead began in 1700 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.
  • Richard Halstead married Hester Oldfield, and had children including Richard Halstead.
  • Richard Halstead passed away in 1785 in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Halstead
1665–1736
Birth Location: Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States
JH
Sarah Ferris
1676–1723
Birth Location: Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
SF

Spouses(s)

Hester Oldfield
1707–1785
Birth Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
HO

Children(s)

Richard Halstead
1728–1804
Birth Location: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
RH

Richard Halstead's Ancestors

Self
Richard Halstead
1700–1785
Birth Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Parents
Joseph Halstead
1665–1736
Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States
Sarah Ferris
1676–1723
Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Timothy Halstead
1633–1703
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Hannah Williams
1636–1698
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Zachariah Ferris
1648–1711
Charleston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Blood
1648–1741
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonas Halstead
1611–1683
Sarah Butterfield
1615–1670
Moyels Williams
1610–1664
Ann Valentine
1612–1675
Samuel Ferris
1625–1679
Jersuha Reed
1626–1648
Richard Blood
1617–1683
Isabell Wilkinson
1621–1692
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Halstead
1570–1612
Susan Whitley
1572–1626
John Williams
1582–1650
Ann (Williams)
1586–1658
Richard Valentine
1595–1684
Ann Sedon
1600–1675
Henry Wilkinson
1588–1674
Mary Watkinson
1592–1636

Richard Halstead's Descendants

1.
RH
Richard Halstead (1700–1 Dec 1785) m. Hester Oldfield (9 Oct 1707–3 Sep 1785)
  1. 1. Richard Halstead 1728–1804 m. Sibble Finn 1728–1800
    1. 1. Elizabeth (T) Halstead 1669–1730 m. William Stark 1664–1730
      1. 1. William Stark 1687–1730 m. Experience Lamb 1690–1723
        1. 1. Jane (Jennet) Stark 1710–1741 m. Randolph McDonald 1700–1744

Richard Halstead's Timeline

2 Records

1700
1700
Birth of Richard Halstead in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
1785
1 Dec 1785
Age 85
Death of Richard Halstead in Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
Goshen, Orange, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1785
    Event Place: Goshen, Orange, New York, United States
Find more search results for Richard Halstead

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