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Francis Borden 1638–1705

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Borden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 23 Dec 1638 · Cranbrook, Kent, England, England
Died 19 Mar 1705 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Researchers connected through Francis Borden 1638–1705

and 2 more tree owners connected with Francis Borden 1638–1705

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Biography

In 1638, Francis Borden entered the world in Cranbrook, Kent, England, England, born to richard borden and joane filkes fowle borden immigrant quaker. Francis Borden passed away in 1705 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Francis Borden in Cranbrook, Kent, England, England
Birth
1705
Death of Francis Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Borden

This ancestor line traces from Frittenden, Kent, England (1514) to Cranbrook, Kent, England, England (1638) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Borden (1638–1705) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 4 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.

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Francis Borden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Francis Borden PTP
1638–1705
Cranbrook, Kent, England, England
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Francis Borden's Descendants

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Francis Borden PTP 1638–1705