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Othniel Tripp 1676–1741

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Othniel Tripp 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 5 Jun 1676 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 19 Mar 1741 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Father John Tripp
Mother Mary Paine
Siblings Abiel Tripp, Alice Tripp, Benjamin Tripp, Isabell Tripp, James Tripp, John Tripp, Joseph Tripp, Lot Tripp, Martha Tripp, Mary Tripp, Peleg Tripp, Susanna Anthony Tripp, Sylvanus Tripp

Researchers connected through Othniel Tripp 1676–1741

and 3 more tree owners connected with Othniel Tripp 1676–1741

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Othniel Tripp began in 1676 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Othniel Tripp passed away in 1741 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Othniel Tripp in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1741
Death of Othniel Tripp in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Othniel Tripp

This ancestor line traces from Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, , England (1484) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1676) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Othniel Tripp (1676–1741) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Othniel 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.

Othniel Tripp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Othniel Tripp PTP
1676–1741
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Othniel Tripp's Descendants

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Othniel Tripp PTP 1676–1741