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Richard Reeder Borden 1595–1671

Public Tree Person

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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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

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

Born 22 Sep 1595 · Headcorn, Kent, England
Died 25 May 1671 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Mathew Borden
Mother Joan Reeder
Spouse Joan Fowle (1604–1688)
Children Benjamin Fowle S8X Borden
Siblings Ann Or Anne Or Amy Or Amie Borden, Edward Borden, Joanna Borden, Joanna Or Joan Borden, John Borden, Mary Borden, Matthew Borden, Richard John Reeder Borden, William Borden

Researchers connected through Richard Borden 1595–1671

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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.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  6. 6
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1595
Birth of Richard Reeder Borden in Headcorn, Kent, England
Birth
1671
Death of Richard Reeder Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

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.

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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.

Richard Borden's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Reeder Borden PTP
1595–1671
Headcorn, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Richard Borden's Descendants

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Richard Reeder Borden PTP 1595–1671 m. Joan Jane Fowle PTP 1604–1688