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Ralph Farnham 1662–1737

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph Farnham 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 JUN 1662 · Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Died 3 JAN 1737 · Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Father Ralph Farnham
Mother Elizabeth Holt (1636–1710)
Spouse Sarah Sterling (1669–1732)
Children Ralph Farnham
Siblings Ephraim Farnham, Hannah Farnham, Henry Farnham, James Farnham, John Farnham, Sarah Farnham, Thomas Farnham

Researchers connected through Ralph Farnham 1662–1737

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Biography

Ralph Farnham was born in 1662 in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex), the child of ralph farnham and elizabeth holt. Ralph Farnham married sarah sterling, and had children including ralph farnham. Ralph Farnham passed away in 1737 in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record George Thomas Little, A. M., Litt. D., <i>Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine</i> (Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York 1909)

  2. 2
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Ralph Farnham in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Birth
1737
Death of Ralph Farnham in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Farnham

This ancestor line traces from Leicester, Leicester, England (1537) to Andover, Massachusetts (Essex) (1662) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ralph Farnham (1662–1737) was born in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex) and died in Andover, Massachusetts (Essex). 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph 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.

Ralph Farnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ralph Farnham PTP
1662–1737
Andover, Massachusetts (Essex)
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Holt PTP
1636–1710
Newbury, Massachusetts (Essex)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Nicholas Holt PTP
1683–1756
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown

Ralph Farnham's Descendants

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RF
Ralph Farnham PTP 1662–1737 m. Sarah Sterling PTP 1669–1732