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Captain Richard Percy Lane 1596–1657

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Captain Lane in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 27 Aug 1596 · Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Died 7 Aug 1657 · Drowned in a storm in Eleuthrea, Providence Island
Father Sir Knight (1565–1603)
Mother Beatrix Beatrice Lane
Spouse ALICE CARTER (1603–1678)
Children Valentine Lane

Researchers connected through Captain Lane 1596–1657

and 3 more tree owners connected with Captain Lane 1596–1657

Biography

The story of Captain Richard Percy Lane began in 1596 in Hereford, Herefordshire, England. Captain Richard Percy Lane married alice carter, and had children including valentine lane. Captain Richard Percy Lane passed away in 1657 in Drowned in a storm in Eleuthrea, Providence Island.

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Life Timeline

1596
Birth of Captain Richard Percy Lane in Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Birth
1657
Death of Captain Richard Percy Lane in Drowned in a storm in Eleuthrea, Providence Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Lane

This ancestor line traces from Orlingbury, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (1504) to Hereford, Herefordshire, England (1596) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Captain Lane (1596–1657) was born in Hereford, Herefordshire, England and died in Drowned in a storm in Eleuthrea, Providence Island. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Captain in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Captain Lane's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Captain Richard Percy Lane PTP
1596–1657
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Parents
Sir Roger Baggot Lane, Knight PTP
1565–1603
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Captain Lane's Descendants

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Captain Richard Percy Lane PTP 1596–1657 m. ALICE CARTER PTP 1603–1678
  1. 1. Valentine Lane PTP 1637–1701 m. Katherine Knightley Lane PTP 1648–1685