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JOHN Rickard 1652–1726

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN Rickard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 SEP 1652 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 11 OCT 1726 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Mary Cooke (1648–1712)
Children Abigail Rickard, James Rickard, Joanna Rickard, John Rickard, Joseph Rickard, Lydia Rickard, Marcy Rickard, Mercy Mary Rickard, Rebecca Rickard

Researchers connected through JOHN Rickard 1652–1726

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Biography

The story of JOHN Rickard began in 1652 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. JOHN Rickard married mary cooke, and had children including abigail rickard, james rickard, joanna rickard, john rickard, joseph rickard, lydia rickard, marcy rickard, mercy mary rickard, rebecca rickard. JOHN Rickard passed away in 1726 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652
Birth of JOHN Rickard in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1726
Death of JOHN Rickard in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

JOHN Rickard (1652–1726) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have JOHN 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 1 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.

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JOHN Rickard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
JOHN Rickard PTP
1652–1726
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown
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JOHN Rickard's Descendants

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JOHN Rickard PTP 1652–1726 m. Mary Cooke PTP 1648–1712