YourRoots by Genomelink
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

Sir Richard Gresham 1485–1549 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1485

Birth Location: Holt, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 29/02/1549

Death Location: Bethnal Green, London, England

Father: John Gresham

Mother: Alice Blythe

Spouse(s): Audrey Lynne

Children(s): Lady Gresham, Elizabeth Gresham, Margaret Gresham, Sir Gresham, Sir (Knight), William Gresham

The story of Sir Richard Gresham began in 1485 in Holt, Norfolk, England. Sir Richard Gresham married Audrey Lynne, and had children including Elizabeth Gresham, Lady Christiana Gresham, Margaret Gresham, Sir John Gresham, Sir Thomas Gresham Knight, William Gresham. Sir Richard Gresham passed away in 1549 in Bethnal Green, London, England.

Find more search results for Sir Gresham
SG

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 Sir Richard Gresham began in 1485 in Holt, Norfolk, England.
  • Sir Richard Gresham married Audrey Lynne, and had children including Elizabeth Gresham, Lady Christiana Gresham, Margaret Gresham, Sir John Gresham, Sir Thomas Gresham Knight, William Gresham.
  • Sir Richard Gresham passed away in 1549 in Bethnal Green, London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sir Gresham's Ancestors

Self
Sir Gresham
1485–1549
Birth Place: Holt, Norfolk, England
Parents
John Gresham
1460–1526
Holt, Norfolk, England
Alice Blythe
1462–1522
Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
James Gresham
1435–1497
Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Margaret Billingford
1438–1499
Holt, Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Alexander Blythe
1430–1464
Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Isabel Jermyn
1435–1465
Long Stratton, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
John Gresham
1400–1460
Margaret Rockwood
1411–1465
Sir Billingford
1400–1452
Lady Billingford
1409–1449
Alexander Blythe
1415–1458
Agnes Grieg
1415–1475
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Blythe
1390–1451
Sarah McCall
1390–

Sir Gresham's Descendants

1.
SG
Sir (Richard) Gresham (1485–29/02/1549) m. Audrey Lynne (1486–28 Dec 1522)
  1. 1. Lady (Christiana) Gresham 1522–1579 m. Sir (Thomas) Thynne 1518–1560
    1. 1. Sir (John) Thynne 1555–1604 m. Lady (Joan) Hayward 1553–1604
      1. 1. Sir (Thomas) Thynne 1575–1639 m. Maria Touchet 1579–1610
        1. 1. Mary Rawlings 1595–1655 m. Arthur Jordan 1595–1635
        2. 2. Thomas Thynne 1610–1669
        3. 3. James Thynne 1605–1670
    2. 2. Anne Thynne 1550–
    3. 3. Catherine Thynne 1558–
    4. 4. Christiana Thynne 1561–
    5. 5. Dorothy Thynne 1551–1592
    6. 6. Elizabeth Thynne 1560–
    7. 7. Frances Thynne 1563–
    8. 8. Maria Thynne 1562–
    9. 9. Thomas Thynne 1557–1625
  2. 2. Elizabeth Gresham 1521–1552
  3. 3. Margaret Gresham 1516–
  4. 4. Sir (John) Gresham 1518–1560
  5. 5. Sir (Thomas Gresham,) (Knight) 1519–1579
  6. 6. William Gresham 1523–

Sir Gresham's Timeline

3 Records

1485
1485
Birth of Sir Richard Gresham in Holt, Norfolk, England
Holt, Norfolk, England
1549
21 Feb 1549
Age 64
Death of Sir Richard Gresham in Bethnal Green, London, London, England
Bethnal Green, London, London, England
1549
29/02/1549
Age 64
Death of Sir Richard Gresham in Bethnal Green, London, England
Bethnal Green, London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1485
    Event Place: Holt, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1549
    Event Place: Bethnal Green, London, London, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29021549
    Event Place: Bethnal Green, London, England
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records 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