Who was Richard Family)?

Richard Family) (1649–1717) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England and died in Scientists Cliffs, Calvert County, Maryland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Edward Johns (Founder of Johns Hopkins Family) 1649–1717

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 May 1649 · Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Died 16 Dec 1717 · Scientists Cliffs, Calvert County, Maryland

Father Sir Thomas Matthews

Mother Jane Pilston

Siblings Elizabeth Johns Sparrow, Florence , Harry Johns, Ruth

Records

Maryland, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Researchers connected through Richard Family) 1649–1717

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Thomas Matthews

Jane Pilston

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Edward Johns (Founder of Johns Hopkins Family) began in 1649 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Richard Edward Johns (Founder of Johns Hopkins Family) passed away in 1717 in Scientists Cliffs, Calvert County, Maryland.

Sources

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Probate/Wills Maryland, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1649

Birth of Richard Edward Johns (Founder of Johns Hopkins Family) in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Birth

1717

Death of Richard Edward Johns (Founder of Johns Hopkins Family) in Scientists Cliffs, Calvert County, Maryland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Family)

This ancestor line traces from Parham, Suffolk, , England (1574) to Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1649) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Family) (1649–1717) was born in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England and died in Scientists Cliffs, Calvert County, Maryland. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 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 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.
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