Who was Richard Hanks?

Richard Hanks (1734–1810) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard White Hanks 1734–1810

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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 2 independent trees

Born 8 Nov 1734 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 2 Feb 1810 · Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States

Father Benjamin Hanks

Mother Mary White

Siblings Abigail Hanks, Benjamin Hanks, Eleazer Hanks, Isaac Hanks, John Deacon Hanks, Mary Hanks, Rachel Hanks, Silas Hanks, Uriah Hanks, William Hanks

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Hanks

Mary White

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Richard White Hanks was born in 1734 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of benjamin hanks and mary white. Richard White Hanks passed away in 1810 in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States.

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Life Timeline

1734

Birth of Richard White Hanks in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1810

Death of Richard White Hanks in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Hanks

This ancestor line traces from Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1702) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1734) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Hanks (1734–1810) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Thetford, Orange, Vermont, United States. 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 2 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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