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Elijah Borden 1737–1822

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Elijah Borden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 May 1737 · Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Died 25 May 1822 · New City, Rockland, New York
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Researchers connected through Elijah Borden 1737–1822

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Biography

The story of Elijah Borden began in 1737 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts. In 1819, Elijah Borden resided in Massachusetts. Elijah Borden married sarah baker. Elijah Borden passed away in 1822 in New City, Rockland, New York.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

  5. 5
    Record Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790: Massachusetts

Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Elijah Borden in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
Birth
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Elijah Borden was married
Marriage
1819
Elijah Borden resided here in Massachusetts
Residence
1822
Death of Elijah Borden in New City, Rockland, New York
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elijah Borden

This ancestor line traces from Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1671) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elijah Borden (1737–1822) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts and died in New City, Rockland, New York. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Elijah 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Elijah Borden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Elijah Borden PTP
1737–1822
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts
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Elijah Borden's Descendants

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Elijah Borden PTP 1737–1822