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Richard Pope, Col Washington 1660–1724

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Washington in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 5 Sep 1660 · Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Died 9 Nov 1724 · Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Father Colonel John A Washington 1St Ggf To George Washington Sr
Mother Anne Jane Pope
Siblings Anne Washington Great Aunt To George Washington 1St President, Elizabeth Washington 1St Gg Aunt O George Washington, Henry Washington, John Washington, Major Lawrence Washington Grandfather Of George Washington, Nathaniel Washington
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Richard Pope, Col Washington began in 1660 in Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States. Richard Pope, Col Washington passed away in 1724 in Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Richard Pope, Col Washington in Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Birth
1724
Death of Richard Pope, Col Washington in Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Washington

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Yorkshire, England (1415) to Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States (1660) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Washington (1660–1724) was born in Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States and died in Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 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 9 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

Colonel John A Washington 1St Ggf To George Washington Sr
Father
Anne Jane Pope
Mother

Richard Washington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Pope, Col Washington PTP
1660–1724
Surry, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Washington's Descendants

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Richard Pope, Col Washington PTP 1660–1724