YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Graves 1755–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 1829

Death Location: Copiah Co, Mississippi

Father: James Graves

Mother: Mary Copeland

Spouse(s): Mary Lawrence, Mary Lawrence, Olivia Ellis

Children(s): Lawrence Graves, James Graves, Nancy Graves, Mary Graves, Daniel Graves, Martha Graves, Mary Graves, James Graves, John Graves, Gabriel Caston, Martha Graves, John Graves, John Graves, Gabriel Caston

Richard Graves was born in 1755 in Virginia, the child of James Graves And Mary Copeland. Richard Graves married Mary Polly Lawrence, Mary Polly Lawrence, Olivia Ellis, and had children including Daniel Graves, Gabriel Caston, James Graves, John Graves, Lawrence Graves, Martha Patsy Graves, Mary Eliza Amanda Graves, Mary Eliza Graves, Nancy Graves. Richard Graves passed away in 1829 in Copiah Co, Mississippi.

Find more search results for Richard Graves
RG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Richard Graves was born in 1755 in Virginia, the child of James Graves And Mary Copeland.
  • Richard Graves married Mary Polly Lawrence, Mary Polly Lawrence, Olivia Ellis, and had children including Daniel Graves, Gabriel Caston, James Graves, John Graves, Lawrence Graves, Martha Patsy Graves, Mary Eliza Amanda Graves, Mary Eliza Graves, Nancy Graves.
  • Richard Graves passed away in 1829 in Copiah Co, Mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Graves
1724–1796
Birth Location: ,Culpeper,Virginia,USA
JG
Mary Copeland
1725–1801
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, United States
MC

Spouses(s)

Mary Lawrence
1755–1815
Birth Location: –
ML
Mary Lawrence
1755–1815
Birth Location: –
ML
Olivia Ellis
1798–1827
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia, United States
OE

Children(s)

Lawrence Graves
1780–
Birth Location: ,Copiah Co.,MS,USA
LG
James Graves
1775–1841
Birth Location: –
JG
Nancy Graves
1784–1854
Birth Location: , Wilkes, Georgia, USA
NG
Mary Graves
1788–1870
Birth Location: Wilkes, Lincoln, Georgia, USA
MG
Daniel Graves
1800–1843
Birth Location: Corinth, Alcorn, Mississippi, United States
DG
Martha Graves
1792–1850
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
MG
Mary Graves
1788–1870
Birth Location: Wilkes, Lincoln, Georgia, USA
MG
James Graves
1775–1841
Birth Location: –
JG
John Graves
1815–
Birth Location: –
JG
Gabriel Caston
1783–1840
Birth Location: –
GC
Martha Graves
1792–1850
Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA
MG
John Graves
1815–
Birth Location: –
JG
John Graves
1817–
Birth Location: Mississippi
JG
Gabriel Caston
1783–1840
Birth Location: –
GC

Richard Graves's Ancestors

Self
Richard Graves
1755–1829
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
James Graves
1724–1796
,Culpeper,Virginia,USA
Mary Copeland
1725–1801
Essex, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Robert GRAVES
1682–
England
Susanna DICKENS
1714–1784
St George Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
thomas graves
1556–1637
Joan BLAGROVE
1560–1620
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Graves
1525–1620
Last Greenhurst
1530–
Thomas Blagrove
1530–1590
Joan Bellame
1538–1620

Richard Graves's Descendants

1.
RG
Richard Graves (1755–1829) m. Mary ("Polly") Lawrence (1755–1815) m. Mary (Polly) Lawrence (1755–1815) m. Olivia Ellis (1798–10 Nov 1827)
  1. 1. Lawrence Graves 1780–
  2. 2. James Graves 1775–1841
  3. 3. Nancy Graves 1784–1854 m. Moses (Dawson) Starnes 1777–1845
    1. 1. Moses (Dawson Starnes,) Sr. 1816–1850
    2. 2. Susan (Caroline) Starnes 1817–1851
    3. 3. Samuel (Scott) Starnes 1818–1883
    4. 4. Elizabeth Starnes 1801–1851
    5. 5. Martha (Melinda) Starnes 1825–1889
    6. 6. Mary (A. C.) Starnes 1803–1860
    7. 7. Ebenezer Starnes 1804–1804
    8. 8. Nancy (N.) Starnes 1807–1891
    9. 9. Gabriella (Joyce Joicy) Starnes 1813–1853
    10. 10. Sarah (C) Starnes 1810–1821
    11. 11. John (Hadley) Starnes 1827–1894
    12. 12. Daughter starnes 1805–1805
    13. 13. Nancy (N) starnes 1807–1871
    14. 14. Nancy (N) Starnes 1805–1851
    15. 15. Elizabeth Starnes 1825–1821
  4. 4. Mary (Eliza Amanda) Graves 1788–1870
  5. 5. Daniel Graves 1800–1843 m. Sarah Dillon 1804–1834
    1. 1. Richard (D) Graves 1822–1831
    2. 2. James (A) Graves 1828–
    3. 3. Thomas (Arlander) Graves 1830–1862 m. Elizabeth ('Betty' Ann) Riser 1835–1913
      1. 1. Sarah (Virginia) Graves 1854–1932
    4. 4. Ann Graves 1826–1831
    5. 5. Nathaniel (L) Graves 1824–1893 m. Arcadia Magee-Graves 1822–1891 m. Margaret Graves 1835–
      1. 1. Samantha (A) Graves 1846– m. Ephraim Magee 1844–
        1. 1. Jessie Magie 1860–1942 m. Tempie Magee 1879–
        2. 2. Dewitt (W) Magee 1883–1967 m. daisy magee 1886–1974
        3. 3. Rhode Magee 1864–
        4. 4. Nelson (G.) Magee 1866–
        5. 5. Mary Magee 1869–
        6. 6. Elizabeth Magee 1872–
        7. 7. Emma 1878–1936 m. George Harvey 1872–1944 m. George Harvey 1872–1944
        8. 8. Sylester Magee 1866–
      2. 2. Margaret Graves 1852– m. Eli Graves 1847–
        1. 1. John Burris 1871–1946
        2. 2. Wesley Burris 1865–1933
        3. 3. Geo. (W.) Graves 1879–
        4. 4. Bettie Graves 1883–
        5. 5. Lena Graves 1891–
        6. 6. Andrew Graves 1881–1946 m. Hettie Lewis 1884–1963
        7. 7. Jesse Graves 1876–
        8. 8. Ofelia Graves 1877–
      3. 3. Thomas (Jasper) Graves 1856–1948 m. Laura (Bahm) Graves 1868–1946
        1. 1. Jr. 1894–1977
        2. 2. John Graves 1903–
        3. 3. Vernia Graves 1901–1924
        4. 4. Joe (R) Graves 1905–1993
        5. 5. Laura Graves 1910–
        6. 6. Alma Graves 1907–2000
        7. 7. Daniel Graves 1894–1980
        8. 8. Hebert Graves 1892–
        9. 9. Nathaniel Graves 1899–
        10. 10. Cary Graves 1896–1966
        11. 11. Annie (Myrtle) Graves 1897–1899
      4. 4. Clara (Eliza) GRAVES 1851–1921
      5. 5. Harriet (Corah) GRAVES 1849–1924
      6. 6. Lenora (Arcadia) GRAVES 1860–1927
      7. 7. C. (Martina) Graves 1862–1941
      8. 8. Sarah (Terry C) GRAVES 1847–1909
      9. 9. Polly Graves 1847–
      10. 10. Benjamin (M) GRAVES 1845–1875
      11. 11. Mary (A) GRAVES 1852–1908
      12. 12. William (Nathaniel) GRAVES 1858–1951
      13. 13. Melissa (E) GRAVES 1854–1944
      14. 14. John (G.) Graves 1860–1870
      15. 15. Mary (O) Graves 1856–1909
      16. 16. Tina Graves 1862–1941
    6. 6. Mary (M) Graves 1820–1821
    7. 7. Richard Graves 1833–
    8. 8. John GRAVES 1819–
  6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Graves 1792–1850
  7. 7. Mary (Eliza) Graves 1788–1870
  8. 8. James Graves 1775–1841
  9. 9. John Graves 1815–
  10. 10. Gabriel Caston 1783–1840
  11. 11. Martha (Patsy) Graves 1792–1850
  12. 12. John Graves 1815–
  13. 13. John Graves 1817–
  14. 14. Gabriel Caston 1783–1840

Richard Graves's Timeline

10 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Richard Graves in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1755
1755
Birth of Richard Graves in , , Virginia, USA
, , Virginia, USA
1755
1755
Birth of Richard Graves in Virginia
Virginia
1810
1810
Age 55
Richard Graves resided here in MS Territory Census, Amite County, MS
MS Territory Census, Amite County, MS
1816
1816
Age 61
Richard Graves resided here in Marion, Mississippi Territory, United States
Marion, Mississippi Territory, United States
1818
3 Dec 1818
Age 63
Death of Richard Graves in Copiah, Mississippi, United States
Copiah, Mississippi, United States
1818
3 Dec 1818
Age 63
Death of Richard Graves in Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Wilkes, Georgia, United States
1818
3 Dec 1818
Age 63
Death of Richard Graves in ,Wilkes,Georgia,USA
,Wilkes,Georgia,USA
1820
1820
Age 65
Richard Graves resided here in No Township Listed, Pike County, MS
No Township Listed, Pike County, MS
1829
1829
Age 74
Death of Richard Graves in Copiah Co, Mississippi
Copiah Co, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: , , Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 89676

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: MS Territory Census, Amite County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1816
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi Territory, United States
    Record Source: Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Pike County, MS
    Record Source: Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1818
    Event Place: Copiah, Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1818
    Event Place: Wilkes, Georgia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1818
    Event Place: ,Wilkes,Georgia,USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 89676

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1829
    Event Place: Copiah Co, Mississippi
Find more search results for Richard Graves

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE