YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Richard Pettit 1661–1724 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1661

Birth Location: Kent

Death Date: 26 Jun 1724

Death Location: Bishopsbourne, Kent, England

Father: Richard Pettit

Mother:

Spouse(s): CATHERINE WOOD

Children(s): Valentine Pettit, Mary Pettit, Susanna Pettit, Margaret Pettit, Anne Pettit, William Pettit, Francis Pettit, George Pettit, Mathew Pettit

The story of Richard Pettit began in 1661 in Kent. Richard Pettit married Catherine Wood, and had children including Anne Pettit, Francis Pettit, George Pettit, Margaret Pettit, Mary Pettit, Mathew Pettit, Susanna Pettit, Valentine Francis Pettit, William Pettit. Richard Pettit passed away in 1724 in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England.

Find more search results for Richard Pettit
RP

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

  • The story of Richard Pettit began in 1661 in Kent.
  • Richard Pettit married Catherine Wood, and had children including Anne Pettit, Francis Pettit, George Pettit, Margaret Pettit, Mary Pettit, Mathew Pettit, Susanna Pettit, Valentine Francis Pettit, William Pettit.
  • Richard Pettit passed away in 1724 in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Pettit's Ancestors

Self
Richard Pettit
1661–1724
Birth Place: Kent
Parents
Richard Pettit
1646–1734
Sholden, Kent
Grandparents
Richard PETIT
1618–1693
Stanford, Kent
Elizabeth May
1615–
Kent, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Pettitt
1582–1679
Sarah Smith
1599–1663
Unknown May
1595–
Unknown May
1595–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Pettit
1555–1601
Elizabeth MAY
1555–1600
Unknown Smith
1580–
Unknown Smith
1580–

Richard Pettit's Descendants

1.
RP
Richard Pettit (1661–26 Jun 1724) m. CATHERINE WOOD (1666–Poss 1721)
  1. 1. Valentine (Francis) Pettit 1712–1772 m. MARGARET WOOD 1730–1792
    1. 1. MARY PETTIT 1752–1797 m. HENRY MARSH 1750–1840
      1. 1. Ann Marsh 1781–1855 m. Stephen Adams 1779–1861
        1. 1. William (Edmund) Adams 1806–1853 m. Maria (Emma) Jenkins 1810–1871
        2. 2. Ann Adams 1802– m. James Warren 1802–
        3. 3. Stephen Adams 1804–1847
        4. 4. John (George) Adams 1808–1891 m. Mary (Ann) PASKEY 1812–
        5. 5. Jane Adams 1813–1890 m. Samuel Pepperell 1800–1861
        6. 6. Harriet Adams 1818–
        7. 7. Mary Adams 1823–
        8. 8. Frederick Adams 1828–1909
        9. 9. James Adams 1815–1854 m. Emma Savage 1815–1850
        10. 10. Mary (Bax) Marsh 1801–1869
        11. 11. Henry Adams 1810–1888 m. Mary (Ann) Dance 1811–1868
        12. 12. ELIZABETH ADAMS 1820–
        13. 13. Jane Adams 1815–1890
        14. 14. Stephen Adams 1812–1847
        15. 15. Harriett Adams 1820–
      2. 2. JAMES MARSH 1784–1855
      3. 3. Mary Marsh 1786–1874
      4. 4. William Marsh 1777–1852
      5. 5. Susannah Marsh 1779–1855
      6. 6. Sarah Marsh 1790–1865
      7. 7. Susannah Marsh 1784–1854
      8. 8. Joseph Marsh 1778–1852
    2. 2. Margaret Pettit 1746–
  2. 2. Mary Pettit 1699–1717
  3. 3. Susanna Pettit 1702–
  4. 4. Margaret Pettit 1705–1720
  5. 5. Anne Pettit 1711–
  6. 6. William Pettit 1709–
  7. 7. Francis Pettit 1712–1773
  8. 8. George Pettit 1697–1762
    1. 1. Sus Pettit 1734–
  9. 9. Mathew Pettit 1704–

Richard Pettit's Timeline

5 Records

1661
1661
Birth of Richard Pettit in Kent
Kent
1668
12 Sep 1668
Age 7
Richard Pettit was baptized in Parish Church of Ripple, Kent, England
Parish Church of Ripple, Kent, England
1724
26 Jun 1724
Age 63
Burial of Richard Pettit in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
1725
11 Dec 1725
Age 64
Death of Richard Pettit in Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
1726
8 Jan 1726
Age 65
Richard Pettit resided here in Bishopsbourne, England
Bishopsbourne, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1661
    Event Place: Kent

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1668
    Event Place: Parish Church of Ripple, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jan 1726
    Event Place: Bishopsbourne, England
    Record Source: Kent, England, Tyler Index to Wills, IHGS; The Tyler Collection; Notebook: Page - Pettit; Notebook Number: 502

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elham, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1725
    Event Place: Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1724
    Event Place: Bishopsbourne, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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