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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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 Perkins 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jul 1689 · Musketa Creek, Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland
Died 5 Aug 1772 · , Rowan, North Carolina
Father Richard Perkins
Mother Mary Unknown
Siblings Elisha Perkins, Martha Perkins, Mary Perkins, Sarah Perkins, William Perkins

Researchers connected through Richard Perkins 1689–1772

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Perkins began in 1689 in Musketa Creek, Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland. Richard Perkins passed away in 1772 in, Rowan, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1689
Birth of Richard Perkins in Musketa Creek, Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland
Birth
1772
Death of Richard Perkins in, Rowan, North Carolina
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Perkins

This ancestor line traces from Plymouth, Devonshire, England (1665) to Musketa Creek, Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland (1689) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Perkins (1689–1772) was born in Musketa Creek, Spesutia, 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 (C) 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.
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 Perkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Perkins PTP
1689–1772
Musketa Creek, Spesutia, Baltimore, Maryland
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Perkins's Descendants

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Richard Perkins PTP 1689–1772