John Borden 1640–1716
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8 researchers on YourRoots have John Borden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through John Borden 1640–1716
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1640, John Borden entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, born to richard borden quaker amp surveyor and joan jane fowle. John Borden passed away in 1716 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island.
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1Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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2Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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3Record Millennium File
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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5Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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6Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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7Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Borden
This ancestor line traces from England (1480) to Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, British Colonial America (1640) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Borden (1640–1716) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island. 8 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, 8 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 6 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
John Borden's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record