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Richard Cary 1542–1591

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Cary in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1542 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Died 14 Jun 1591 · Bristol, Avon, England
Father William Stafford Baron Cary Mayor Of Bristol In 1546
Mother Mary Boleyn Baroness Cary
Siblings Agnes Cary, Anne Carre, Barnaby Stafford, Catherine Carry, Catherine Knollys, Edward Stafford, Frances Cary, George Cary, Henry Carey, Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry Fitzroy 1St Duke Of Richmond And Somerset, Jane Moore, John Carey, John Cary, Judith Agnes Morgan Carey, Lady Susannah Susan Cary, Maria Manuela De Aviz, Mary Cary, Richard The Elder Cary Merchant In Bristol, Richard The Younger Cary Draper, Robert Cary, Sarah Cary, Sir Robert Carey, Susan Cary, William Carey, William Of London Cary Clothworker
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Biography

In 1542, Richard Cary entered the world in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, born to william stafford baron cary mayor of bristol in 1546 and mary boleyn baroness cary. Richard Cary passed away in 1591 in Bristol, Avon, England.

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Life Timeline

1542
Birth of Richard Cary in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1591
Death of Richard Cary in Bristol, Avon, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Cary

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1380) to Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1542) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Cary (1542–1591) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England and died in Bristol, Avon, England. 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 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

William Stafford Baron Cary Mayor Of Bristol In 1546
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Mary Boleyn Baroness Cary
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Richard Cary's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Cary PTP
1542–1591
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
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Richard Cary's Descendants

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Richard Cary PTP 1542–1591