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Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll 1689–1772

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
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard ll in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1689 · Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Died 5 Aug 1772 · Lincoln, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Father Richard Perkins I
Mother Mary Ives Ute Perkins
Spouse Mary Perkins Sherwill
Children Richard Iii Perkins

Researchers connected through Richard ll 1689–1772

and 2 more tree owners connected with Richard ll 1689–1772

Biography

Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll was born in 1689 in Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA, the child of richard perkins i and mary ives ute perkins. Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll married mary perkins sherwill, and had children including richard iii perkins. Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll passed away in 1772 in Lincoln, Rowan, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll in Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Birth
1772
Death of Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll in Lincoln, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard ll

This ancestor line traces from Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England (1606) to Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA (1689) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard ll (1689–1772) was born in Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA and died in Lincoln, Rowan, North Carolina, 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 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.
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 ll's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard DNA Perkins "THE PLANTER" ll PTP
1689–1772
Saint Georges, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard ll's Descendants

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