Richard Reeder Borden 1595–1671
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Borden 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Reeder Borden began in 1595 in Headcorn, Kent, England. Richard Reeder Borden married joan jane fowle, and had children including benjamin fowle s8x borden. Richard Reeder Borden passed away in 1671 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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4Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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5Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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6Record Colonial Families of the USA
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Borden
This ancestor line traces from Borden House, Headcorn Village, Maidstone, Kent, England (1480) to Headcorn, Kent, England (1595) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Borden (1595–1671) was born in Headcorn, Kent, England and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.
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Richard Borden's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record