YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Richard Hicks 1748–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1748

Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1815

Death Location: Iuka, Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Hicks

Mother: Flora Cole

Spouse(s): Polly Simpson

Children(s): Sarah Hix, Richard Hix, Marvel Hix

Richard Hicks was born in 1748 in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA, the child of William Hicks And Flora Cole. Richard Hicks married Mary Hicks, Polly Simpson, and had children including Dicy Martin, Edith Durham, Marvel Hix, Richard Hix, Sarah Hix. Richard Hicks passed away in 1815 in Iuka, Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Find more search results for Richard Hicks
RH

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 Hicks was born in 1748 in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA, the child of William Hicks And Flora Cole.
  • Richard Hicks married Mary Hicks, Polly Simpson, and had children including Dicy Martin, Edith Durham, Marvel Hix, Richard Hix, Sarah Hix.
  • Richard Hicks passed away in 1815 in Iuka, Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hicks
1728–
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
WH
Flora Cole
1730–
Birth Location: ,,Maryland,USA
FC

Spouses(s)

Polly Simpson
1750–1850
Birth Location: , Of Rutherford, NC
PS

Children(s)

Sarah Hix
1772–1846
Birth Location: Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee, USA
SH
Richard Hix
1774–
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
RH
Marvel Hix
1772–
Birth Location: –
MH

Richard Hicks's Ancestors

Self
Richard Hicks
1748–1815
Birth Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Hicks
1728–
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Flora Cole
1730–
,,Maryland,USA
Grandparents
Nehemiah (Hicks) Sr.
1705–1769
St Johns Parish, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Philliazanah-Phyllis (Ann) Hitchcock
1708–1769
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
William (P. Cole) Sr.
1698–1770
Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States of America
Mary (Sarah) Giles
1718–1770
Saint James Parish, Anne Arundel, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Senator Sr.
1678–1710
Clarinda Ferguson
1674–1715
William Jr
1675–1738
Lieutenant ARW
1670–1746
Johannah Garrett
1675–1715
John Giles
1667–1730
Sarah Giles
1674–1733
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Judge
1640–1741
Mary GGM
1650–1713
David FERGUSON
1651–1709
Susan Gates
1653–1708
William Hedgecock-Hitchcock
1645–1685
Mary Gerves
1652–1705
Hannah Galloway
1620–1669
Dennis Garrett
1650–1691
Barbara Stone
1654–1732
John (Gyells)
1645–1688
Mary Galley
1650–1692

Richard Hicks's Descendants

1.
RH
Richard Hicks (1748–1815) m. Polly Simpson (Abt 1750–3 July 1850)
  1. 1. Sarah Hix 1772–1846 m. James (R.) Greene 1758–1821 m. William (P.) Clary 1770–
    1. 1. Esther (Elizabeth) Greene 1792–1870 m. Absalom (Escher) Mathews 1790–1849
      1. 1. Amanda ("Mandy" W.) Matthews 1827–1849
      2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Matthews 1815–1902
      3. 3. George (W.) Matthews 1826–
      4. 4. Thomas Matthews 1820–1849
      5. 5. Willilam (C.) Matthews 1827–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Matthews 1812–1875
      7. 7. Sarah Matthews 1818–1855
      8. 8. Elizabeth Matthews^ 1809–1875
      9. 9. Mary (Ann) Matthews 1827–1893 m. Alfred Daymer 1820–1844 m. William (Shaw) Williams 1821–1874
        1. 1. Barnell (S) Williams 1850–
        2. 2. Willie (J) Williams 1871–
        3. 3. Susan (R) Williams 1854–
        4. 4. Ann (E) Williams 1856–
        5. 5. David (Levi) Williams 1829–1891
        6. 6. James (M.) Williams 1842–1874
        7. 7. Ann (E.) Williams 1857–
        8. 8. Benjamin (Alexander) Williams 1861–1938
        9. 9. HENRY (MARSH) WILLIAMS 1847–1882 m. Harriet (Adeline) Vaughn 1849–1872
        10. 10. Thomas (M.) Williams 1845–1845
        11. 11. Marquis (Lafayette "Mark") Williams 1852–1925
        12. 12. Sarah (Elizabeth) Williams 1857–1920 m. Hiram (Benjamin) Marshall 1847–1931
        13. 13. John (Lemuel) Williams 1859–1903 m. Margaret (Mary Alice) Wills 1865–1934 m. Charlotte (L.) Franklin 1867–1885
        14. 14. Samuel (Joseph) Williams 1862–1941
        15. 15. Basil (Taylor) Williams 1849–1922 m. Winnie (Caroline (Denney)) Williams 1853–1926 m. Winnie (Caroline) Denney 1853–1926
    2. 2. Falby Harris 1811–1892
    3. 3. Matilda Greene 1800–1879
    4. 4. Andrew Green 1802–1845 m. Elizabeth Potter 1804–1845
      1. 1. Matilda GREEN 1823–1872
      2. 2. Davis GREEN 1843–1845
      3. 3. Rebecca GREEN 1839–1897
      4. 4. Royal GREEN 1827–1869
      5. 5. Jackson Greene 1843–
      6. 6. Huldah Greene 1824–1853
    5. 5. Mary Greene 1815–1830
    6. 6. Jonas Green 1805–1863
    7. 7. George (W) Greene 1814–1845
    8. 8. Nancy Greene 1810–1844
    9. 9. Elizabeth (Hepsey) Green 1792–1816
    10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Green 1786–1829
    11. 11. George (Washington) Greene 1806–1846
    12. 12. James Greene 1809–1855
    13. 13. Falby Greene 1811–1892
    14. 14. Sarah Greene 1809–1850
    15. 15. John Greene 1807–
    16. 16. Mary (Manning) Green 1796–1873
    17. 17. James Greene 1808–1855 m. Sarah ("Sally") Williams 1812–1880
      1. 1. Jacob Williams 1835–
      2. 2. James Williams 1837–
      3. 3. Lucinda Williams 1836–
      4. 4. John Green 1838–
      5. 5. Thomas (Hix\Hicks) Greene 1837–1920
      6. 6. Oliver Greene 1840–1859
      7. 7. Elizabeth Greene 1845–1860
      8. 8. Mary (Adaline) Green 1847–1932
      9. 9. Robert Greene 1843–1897
      10. 10. James (William) Greene 1849–1849
    18. 18. James Green 1809–1855
    19. 19. Falby Green 1811–1892
    20. 20. William Greene 1814–1845
    21. 21. Falby (Harris) Greene 1811–1892
    22. 22. William (B) Greene 1814–1845
    23. 23. James (Greene) Jr. 1809–1855
    24. 24. Nancy Greene 1789–1843
    25. 25. Jarvis Greene 1787–1840
    26. 26. Esther Greene 1790–1860
    27. 27. Royal Greene 1791–1816
    28. 28. Mary ("Polly") Greene 1800–1860
    29. 29. John Greene 1796–1807
  2. 2. Richard Hix 1774–
  3. 3. Marvel Hix 1772–

Richard Hicks's Timeline

7 Records

1748
1748
Birth of Richard Hicks in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1790
Abt. 1790
Age 42
Richard Hicks was married
None
1798
1798
Age 50
Richard Hicks was married in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 52
Richard Hicks resided here in No Township Listed, Christian County, KY
No Township Listed, Christian County, KY
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 62
Richard Hicks resided here in Burksville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Burksville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1812
1812
Age 64
Richard Hicks - Probate in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1815
1815
Age 67
Death of Richard Hicks in Cumberland, KY
Cumberland, KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Abt. 1790

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Christian County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Burksville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Burksville, Cumberland, Kentucky; Roll: 9; Page: 180; Image: Kym252_9-0184; FHL Roll: 0181354

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1802-1968 (Rutherford County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Rutherford, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Cumberland, KY

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Iuka, Livingston County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1802-1968 (Rutherford County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Rutherford, North Carolina
Find more search results for Richard Hicks

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