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John Richard William Riddle Sr 1641–1739

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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have John Sr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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, with linked records

Born 14 Nov 1641 · Ballymeath, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Died 26 Nov 1739 · Prince George's, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Researchers connected through John Sr 1641–1739

and 7 more tree owners connected with John Sr 1641–1739

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Biography

The story of John Richard William Riddle Sr began in 1641 in Ballymeath, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. John Richard William Riddle Sr married elenor jay riddle, and had children including john richard riddle sr. John Richard William Riddle Sr passed away in 1739 in Prince George's, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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  1. 1
    Record Scottish Covenanters Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Marriage Records Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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    Marriage Records Warwickshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials

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    Marriage Records Maryland, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index

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    Record S1127159063

Life Timeline

1638
John Richard William Riddle Sr was baptized in Whitchurch, Warwickshire, England
Baptism
1641
Birth of John Richard William Riddle Sr in Ballymeath, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Death of John Richard William Riddle Sr in Prince George's, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sr

This ancestor line traces from Melrose, Roxburghshire, , Scotland (1504) to Ballymeath, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland (1641) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Sr (1641–1739) was born in Ballymeath, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland and died in Prince George's, Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA. 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 5 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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John Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Richard William Riddle Sr PTP
1641–1739
Ballymeath, Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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John Sr's Descendants

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John Richard William Riddle Sr PTP 1641–1739