Ralph Ourd 1621–1685
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph Ourd in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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
Researchers connected through Ralph Ourd 1621–1685
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1621, Ralph Ourd entered the world in Sedgefield, Durham, England, born to ralph ourd and elizabeth harper. Ralph Ourd married ann snaithe, and had children including anne ord, benjamin ord, elisabeth ourd, elizabeth ord, jane orde, margaret ourd, mark ord, mary ord, ralph orde. Ralph Ourd passed away in 1685 in Sedgefield, Durham.
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1Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Ourd
This ancestor line traces from Fenwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom (1470) to Sedgefield, Durham, England (1621) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ralph Ourd (1621–1685) was born in Sedgefield, Durham, England and died in Sedgefield, Durham. 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 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records
Ralph Ourd's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record