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Richard Gist 1745–1746

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
B
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 Gist in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 1 Nov 1745 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Died 17 Nov 1746 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Father Thomas Gist
Mother Susannah Cockey
Siblings David Gist, Elizabeth Gist, John Gist, Joshua Gist, Mordecai Gist, Rachael Gist, Rachel Gist, Thomas Gist

Researchers connected through Richard Gist 1745–1746

and 2 more tree owners connected with Richard Gist 1745–1746

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1745, Richard Gist entered the world in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, born to thomas gist and susannah cockey. Richard Gist passed away in 1746 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1745
Birth of Richard Gist in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth
1746
Death of Richard Gist in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Gist

This ancestor line traces from Elmore, Gloucestershire, England (1421) to Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States (1745) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Gist (1745–1746) was born in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States and died in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, 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 12 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 Gist's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Gist PTP
1745–1746
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Richard Gist's Descendants

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Richard Gist PTP 1745–1746