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Richard Washington 1660–1725

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
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Reliability Score: B
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Washington in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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, with linked records

Born 05 Sep 1660 · Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Died 19 May 1725 · Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Father John Washington (1692–1746)
Mother Mary Flood
Spouse Elizabeth Jordan (1660–1735)
Children Anne Washington, Anne Washington Stephens, Arthur Washington, Elizabeth Lanier, Elizabeth Washington, Faith Washington Barker, George Washington, James Washington, John Washington, Priscilla Washington Lanier, Richard Washington, Thomas Washington, William Washington
Siblings Anne Washington, Capt John Washington, Mary Ann Washington

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Biography

In 1660, Richard Washington entered the world in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States, born to john washington and mary flood. Richard Washington married elizabeth jordan, and had children including anne washington, anne washington stephens, arthur washington, elizabeth lanier, elizabeth washington, faith washington barker, george washington, james washington, john washington, priscilla washington lanier, richard washington, thomas washington, william washington. Richard Washington passed away in 1725 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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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

  6. 6
    Record Alabama, Surname Files Expanded

Life Timeline

1660
Birth of Richard Washington in Surry, VA, USA
Birth
1660
Birth of Richard Washington in VA
Birth
1660
Birth of Richard Washington in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Birth
1679
Richard Washington was married in VA
Marriage
1682
Richard Washington was married in Surry Co, VA
Marriage
1725
Death of Richard Washington in Surry County, Virginia, United States of America
Death
1725
Death of Richard Washington
Death
1725
Death of Richard Washington in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Washington

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (1611) to Surry, Prince George, Virginia, USA (1660) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Washington (1660–1725) was born in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States and died in Surry, Surry, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Richard Washington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Washington PTP
1660–1725
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Washington PTP
1692–1746
Bridges Creek, King George, Virginia, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Washington's Descendants

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Richard Washington PTP 1660–1725 m. Elizabeth Jordan PTP 1660–1735 m. Elizabeth Jordan PTP 1660–1735
  1. 1. John Washington PTP 1692–1746