Mary Richards 1620–1659
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Richards in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Mary Richards 1620–1659
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Immediate Family
Biography
Mary Richards was born in 1620 in Pitminster, Somerset, Maryland, the child of thomas richards and welthian loring. Mary Richards married thomas hinckley. Mary Richards passed away in 1659 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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3Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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4Record Millennium File
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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9Record North America, Family Histories
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10Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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11Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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12Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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13Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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14Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
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15Record Genealogical notes of Barnstable families
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16Record Marriage
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Richards
This ancestor line traces from Beverston, Gloucestershire, England (1000) to Pitminster, Somerset, England (1620) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Mary Richards (1620–1659) was born in Pitminster, Somerset, Maryland and died in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 21 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.
Related Records
Mary Richards's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record