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Richard Carter 1755–1828

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Carter 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 3 independent trees

Born 6 May 1755 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Died 16 Apr 1828 · Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Spouse Jane Anne Mckenney
Children John Carter

Researchers connected through Richard Carter 1755–1828

and 2 more tree owners connected with Richard Carter 1755–1828

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
John Carter

Biography

The story of Richard Carter began in 1755 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States. Richard Carter married jane anne mckenney, and had children including john carter. Richard Carter passed away in 1828 in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

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Life Timeline

1755
Birth of Richard Carter in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Birth
1828
Death of Richard Carter in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Carter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Carter (1755–1828) was born in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States and died in Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.

Richard Carter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Carter PTP
1755–1828
Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Carter's Descendants

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Richard Carter PTP 1755–1828