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Joseph Borden 1643–1678

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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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B Reliability
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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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Borden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 3 Jul 1643 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 16 Oct 1678 · West, Nimba, Liberia
Father Richard Borden (1671–1732)
Mother Joan Fowle (1604–1688)
Siblings Amey Borden, Benjamin Borden, Elizabeth Borden, Francis Borden, John Borden, Joseph Borden, Mary Borden, Matthew Borden, Nathan Fowle Borden, Richard Borden, Sarah Borden, Thomas Borden, Thomasin Cook, William Borden

Researchers connected through Joseph Borden 1643–1678

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Borden was born in 1643 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of richard borden and joan fowle. Joseph Borden passed away in 1678 in West, Nimba, Liberia.

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Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Joseph Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1678
Death of Joseph Borden in West, Nimba, Liberia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Borden

This ancestor line traces from Raby-With-Keverstone, Staindrop, Durham, England (1412) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1643) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Borden (1643–1678) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in West, Nimba, Liberia. 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 Joseph 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 9 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.

Joseph Borden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Borden PTP
1643–1678
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Richard Borden PTP
1671–1732
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Joan Fowle PTP
1604–1688
Marden, Kent, England
Grandparents
John Borden PTP
1640–1716
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Richard Fowle PTP
1569–1632
Marden, Kent, England
Mary Filkes PTP
1579–1627
Frittenden, Kent, England

Joseph Borden's Descendants

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Joseph Borden PTP 1643–1678