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Richard Hunt 1656–1719

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Hunt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Jan 1656 · Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Died 16 Feb 1719 · Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Father Ralph Hunt (1693–1780)
Mother Elizabeth Jessup
Spouse Elinor Hunt
Children James Hunt Sr, John Hunt Sr, Joseph Hunt Sr, Ralph Hunt

Researchers connected through Richard Hunt 1656–1719

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Biography

The story of Richard Hunt began in 1656 in Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States. Richard Hunt married elinor hunt, and had children including james hunt sr, john hunt sr, joseph hunt sr, ralph hunt. Richard Hunt passed away in 1719 in Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Church Records York County, Virginia, Charles Parish Records

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Richard Hunt in Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Birth
1719
Death of Richard Hunt in Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Hunt

This ancestor line traces from Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States (1630) to Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States (1656) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Hunt (1656–1719) was born in Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States and died in Charles Parish, York, Virginia, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Richard Hunt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Hunt PTP
1656–1719
Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Parents
Ralph Hunt PTP
1693–1780
Charles Parish, York, Virginia, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Richard Hunt PTP
1656–1719
Charles Parish, York, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Hunt's Descendants

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Richard Hunt PTP 1656–1719
  1. 1. Ralph Hunt PTP 1693–1780