Who was Richmond Reed?

Richmond Reed (1802–1873) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Pocahontas, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richmond Pearson Reed 1802–1873

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Sep 1802 · Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Died 5 Aug 1873 · Pocahontas, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States

Father George Reed Jr

Mother Martha Green

Siblings Abigail Reed, Anna J Nancy Reed, Doctor Reed, Elizabeth W Reed, George Reed, Hannah Reed, John Reed, Levi Reed, Mary Polly Reed, Phebe Reed, Sarah Reed, Thomas Reed, William Reed

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Reed Jr

Martha Green

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Richmond Pearson Reed began in 1802 in Rowan, North Carolina, United States. Richmond Pearson Reed passed away in 1873 in Pocahontas, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States.

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1802

Birth of Richmond Pearson Reed in Rowan, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1873

Death of Richmond Pearson Reed in Pocahontas, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richmond Reed

This ancestor line traces from MA (1685) to Rowan, North Carolina, United States (1802) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richmond Reed (1802–1873) was born in Rowan, North Carolina, United States and died in Pocahontas, Hardeman, Tennessee, United States. 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 Richmond 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 4 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.
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