Who was Robert Hicks?

Robert Hicks (1713–1788) was born in Hempstead, Queens, New York, USA and died in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Hicks 1713–1788

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 May 1713 · Hempstead, Queens, New York, USA

Died 15 Apr 1788 · Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA

Father John Hicks

Mother Peter Eleanor Ramsey

Siblings Elias Hicks, Ellison Hicks, John Hicks, Thomas Hicks, William Hicks

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Hicks

Peter Eleanor Ramsey

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Robert Hicks began in 1713 in Hempstead, Queens, New York, USA. Robert Hicks passed away in 1788 in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1713

Birth of Robert Hicks in Hempstead, Queens, New York, USA

Birth

1788

Death of Robert Hicks in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Hicks

This ancestor line traces from Christ Church, Spitalfield, Middlesex, England (1653) to Hempstead, Queens, New York, USA (1713) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Hicks (1713–1788) was born in Hempstead, Queens, New York, USA and died in Oxford, Granville, North Carolina, USA. 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 Robert 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.
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