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John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden 1583–1647

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through John Borden 1583–1647

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Biography

John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden was born in 1583 in Southwark, Surrey, England, the child of sir knight james thomas hicks baron of limington viscount of campden and phebe allyne. John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden married margaret elizabeth morgan, margaret winslow, and had children including elizabeth hicks, john dickinson hicks 9th ggf, mary hicks, richard hicks, robert hicks, sara hicks, stephen hicks, thomas hicks. John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden passed away in 1647 in Plymouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1581
John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden was baptized in Chesterton, Oxfordshire, England
Baptism
1583
Birth of John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden in Southwark, Surrey, England
Birth
1610
John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden was married
Marriage
1647
Death of John "Robert" Dr Hicks, Pilgrim Plymouth Colony Immigrant "FORTUNE" the first ship after the "Mayflower" to the Plymouth Bay Colony. 1621. possible 7x ggf of Lizzie Borden in Plymouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Borden

This ancestor line traces from Badminton, Gloucestershire, England (1470) to Southwark, Surrey, England (1583) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Borden (1583–1647) was born in Southwark, Surrey, England and died in Plymouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.

John Borden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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