David Richards

David Richards, or Earl David was a Lord of Boston and later the first Earl of Hyannis and the eldest child of Benjamin, the Duke of Boston.

Patrilineality
, descent as reckoned from father to son, has historically been the principle determining membership in reigning families. By the paternal line, David belongs to the House of Richards.
 * House of Richards
 * 1) Fred Richards of Providence
 * 2) Benjamin, Duke of Boston
 * 3) David, Earl of Hyannis

Royal House
In J Andres, the descendants of a non-royal male are not required to take the name of his house as decreed by Queen Stephanie in 2052. In this manner, all royals should be able to trace their ancestry to Josef I or one of the heads of the Dukedoms of bestowed peerage. As such, by Royal Lineage, David belongs to the House of Richards.
 * House of Richards
 * 1) Fred Richards of Providence
 * 2) Benjamin, Duke of Boston
 * 3) David, Earl of Hyannis

Titles

 * October 29, 1989 - July 1, 2055 - Lord David of Boston
 * July 1, 2055 - January 5, 2061 - David, Earl of Hyannis