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Richard Johns 1649–1717

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Johns in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Mar 1649 · Bristol, Somerset, , England
Died 16 Dec 1717 · Calvert, Maryland, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Kinsey
Children Abraham Johns, Aquilla Johns, Elizabeth Johns, Isaac Johns, Kensey Johns, Margaret Johns, Priscilla JOHNS

Researchers connected through Richard Johns 1649–1717

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Biography

In 1649, Richard Johns entered the world in Bristol, Somerset, England. Richard Johns married elizabeth kinsey, and had children including abraham johns, aquilla johns, elizabeth johns, isaac johns, kensey johns, margaret johns, priscilla johns. Richard Johns passed away in 1717 in Calvert, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1649
Birth of Richard Johns in Bristol, Somerset, England
Birth
1717
Death of Richard Johns in Calvert, Maryland, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Johns

This ancestor line traces from Wales (1565) to Bristol, Somerset, England (1649) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Johns (1649–1717) was born in Bristol, Somerset, , England and died in Calvert, Maryland, 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 3 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.

Related Records

Richard Johns's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Johns PTP
1649–1717
Bristol, Somerset, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Johns's Descendants

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Richard Johns PTP 1649–1717
  1. 1. Priscilla JOHNS PTP 1681–1725
  2. 2. Isaac Johns PTP 1692–1734
  3. 3. Elizabeth Johns PTP 1694–1772