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Richard Pope 1742–1742

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Pope in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 15 May 1742 · Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 27 May 1742 · Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Father Lemuel Pope
Mother Elizabeth Pope
Siblings Anna Pope Williams, Daborah Pope, Elizabeth Pope Newcomb, Lemuel Pope Jr, Luen Pope, Mercy Church, Rebecca Pope Mayhew, Samuel Pope, Seth Pope

Researchers connected through Richard Pope 1742–1742

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1742, Richard Pope entered the world in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to lemuel pope and elizabeth pope. Richard Pope passed away in 1742 in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1742
Birth of Richard Pope in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1742
Death of Richard Pope in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Pope

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1587) to Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1742) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Pope (1742–1742) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard Pope's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Pope PTP
1742–1742
Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
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Richard Pope's Descendants

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Richard Pope PTP 1742–1742