Richard Headland was born around 1901 in Sleeford, Lancashire.

Richard married Annie Gertrude Anderton in 1901 in Warrington, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Annie Gertrude Anderton:

- Joseph Headland	born around 1903 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- May Headland	born around 1907 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- John Headland	born around 1908 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- William Headland	born around 1908 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- Harry Headland	born around 1911 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- Walter Headland	born around 1912 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- Richard Headland	born around 1914 in Warrington, Lancashire.
- Alfred Headland	born around 1916 in Warrington, Lancashire.

Richard was a Puddling turner.

Details of Richard's death are not known.