YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Richard Major 1810–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1810

Birth Location: Bristol, Somerset, England

Death Date: 18 November 1889

Death Location: St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Father: Richard Major

Mother: Frances Warner

Spouse(s): Martha Major, Susan Major

Children(s): William Major, Richard Major, Martha Major, Caroline Major, Susanah Major, Henry Major, John Major, Susan Major, Eddy Major, Lizzie Major

The story of Richard Major began in 1810 in Bristol, Somerset, England. Richard Major married Martha Ann Major, Susan Major, and had children including Caroline Major, Eddy Major, Henry Major, John Major, Lizzie Major, Martha Ann Major, Richard Major, Susan Major, Susanah Major, William Major. Richard Major passed away in 1889 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Find more search results for Richard Major
RM

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:
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

  • The story of Richard Major began in 1810 in Bristol, Somerset, England.
  • Richard Major married Martha Ann Major, Susan Major, and had children including Caroline Major, Eddy Major, Henry Major, John Major, Lizzie Major, Martha Ann Major, Richard Major, Susan Major, Susanah Major, William Major.
  • Richard Major passed away in 1889 in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Major's Ancestors

Self
Richard Major
1810–1889
Birth Place: Bristol, Somerset, England
Parents
Richard Major
1771–1821
Newton Saint Cyres, Devon, England
Frances (Constantia) Warner
1780–
St Leonard Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
Grandparents
Henry Major
1735–1771
St Ives Cornwall
Elizabeth Coniam
1735–1807
Devon, England
William Warner
1750–1811
England
Mary Batchelor
1750–1794
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Major's Descendants

1.
RM
Richard Major (abt 1810–18 November 1889) m. Martha (Ann) Major (abt 1807–) m. Susan Major (Abt 1835–)
  1. 1. William Major 1839–1919 m. Matilda Bradley 1847–1878
    1. 1. William Major 1868–1942 m. Mary (Louise) Major 1857–1954
      1. 1. Elsie (Theresa) Major 1900–1991
        1. 1. George (David) Chaphe 1928–2018
      2. 2. William F. 1889–
      3. 3. Fred (A.) Major 1887–
    2. 2. Henry (George) Major 1869–1952 m. Esther (G) Small 1876–1953
      1. 1. Dryden (William) Major 1896–1985
      2. 2. Dryden (William) Major 1896–1985
    3. 3. Henry (G.) Major 1869–
    4. 4. Mary Major 1872–
    5. 5. Matilda Major 1874–
  2. 2. Richard Major 1838–
  3. 3. Martha (Ann) Major 1842–
  4. 4. Caroline Major 1845–
  5. 5. Susanah Major 1834–
  6. 6. Henry Major 1856–
  7. 7. John Major 1859–
  8. 8. Susan Major 1834–
  9. 9. Eddy Major 1864–
  10. 10. Lizzie Major 1867–

Richard Major's Timeline

8 Records

1810
abt 1810
Birth of Richard Major in Bristol, Somerset, England
Bristol, Somerset, England
1821
5 Jul 1821
Age 11
Richard Major was baptized in Old Church,Saint Pancras,London,England
Old Church,Saint Pancras,London,England
1830
18 Jul 1830
Age 20
Richard Major was married in Bristol, Gloucester, England
Bristol, Gloucester, England
1851
1851
Age 41
Richard Major resided here in St George the Martyr, Middlesex, England
St George the Martyr, Middlesex, England
1860
1860
Age 50
Richard Major resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
Petersburg, Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 60
Richard Major resided here in Jacksonville Ward 1, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Jacksonville Ward 1, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 70
Richard Major resided here in Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
1889
18 November 1889
Age 79
Death of Richard Major in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1810
    Event Place: Bristol, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1851 England Census
    [5] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1821
    Event Place: Old Church,Saint Pancras,London,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1830
    Event Place: Bristol, Gloucester, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988
    [2] England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: St George the Martyr, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg, Menard, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jacksonville Ward 1, Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Index to Petitions for Naturalization Filed in New York City

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bristol, Gloucester, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1889
    Event Place: St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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