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John M Rippy 1802–1887

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Rippy 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 APR 1802 · Orange, North Carolina, United States
Died 17 OCT 1887 · Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Father James Rippy
Mother Sarah Dunn
Siblings Arthur Rippee, Eli Rippy, Elizabeth Rippee, Hiram Rippee, James B Rippy, James Rippy, Jane Rippy, John Rippee, Josiah A Rippy, Jousha Rippee, Martha Rippy, Mary Polly Rippy, Ruth A Rippee, Sampson Rippel Rippce Rippee, Samuel Rippy, Sarah P Malinda Rippy, Susan M Rippy, William Paisley Rippy

Researchers connected through John Rippy 1802–1887

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Rippy 1802–1887

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1802, John M Rippy entered the world in Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to james rippy and sarah dunn. John M Rippy passed away in 1887 in Sumner, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1802
Birth of John M Rippy in Orange, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1887
Death of John M Rippy in Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Rippy

This ancestor line traces from , , Dublin, Ireland (1706) to , Orange, North Carolina, USA (1802) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Rippy (1802–1887) was born in Orange, North Carolina, United States and died in Sumner, Tennessee, 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 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 Rippy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John M Rippy PTP
1802–1887
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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John Rippy's Descendants

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John M Rippy PTP 1802–1887