Richard Perkins 1689–1772
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Perkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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, with linked records
Researchers connected through Richard Perkins 1689–1772
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Perkins began in 1689 in Mosquito Creek, Baltimore, Maryland. Richard Perkins married mary sherrill, and had children including abington perkins, adam perkins, avarilla perkins, benjamin perkins, isaac perkins, jacob perkins, john perkins, joshua jock perkins, mary perkins, moses perkins, reuben perkins, richard perkins, william perkins. Richard Perkins passed away in 1772 in Rowan, North Carolina.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Perkins
This ancestor line traces from Watford, Hertfordshire, England (1528) to Mosquito Creek, Baltimore, Maryland (1689) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Perkins (1689–1772) was born in Mosquito Creek, Baltimore, Maryland and died in Rowan, North Carolina. 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- 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 Perkins's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record