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Joseph Rippy 1773–1851

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Rippy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 31 Oct 1773 · Orange, North Carolina, United States
Died 9 May 1851 · Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA
Father Matthew Rippy
Mother Nancy Ann Holliday
Siblings Frances Fannie Rippy, James W Rippy, Jane Jinney Rippy, John Rippy, Matthew Jesse Rippy, Sarah Sally Rippy, Susannah Rippy, Thomas C Rippy, Virginia Garrett Rippy

Researchers connected through Joseph Rippy 1773–1851

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1773, Joseph Rippy entered the world in Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to matthew rippy and nancy ann holliday. In 1800, Joseph Rippy resided in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina. Joseph Rippy passed away in 1851 in Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Burial Records Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

  6. 6
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Index

Life Timeline

1773
Birth of Joseph Rippy in Orange, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1798
Joseph Rippy was married in Orange, North Carolina
Marriage
1800
Joseph Rippy resided here in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina
Residence
1820
Joseph Rippy resided here in Orange, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1830
Joseph Rippy resided here in North District, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Residence
1850
Joseph Rippy resided here in North District, Alamance, North Carolina
Residence
1851
Death of Joseph Rippy in Graham, Alamance, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Rippy

This ancestor line traces from Dunvegan, Skye, Scotland (1605) to Orange, North Carolina, United States (1773) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Rippy (1773–1851) was born in Orange, North Carolina, United States and died in Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA. 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 (A) 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 7 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 Rippy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Rippy PTP
1773–1851
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Rippy's Descendants

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Joseph Rippy PTP 1773–1851