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Richard Borden 1671–1732

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Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Borden in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 25 Oct 1671 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 12 Jul 1732 · Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories Rhode Island, Find a Grave … GenCircles: Montgomery-Hoffmann File

Researchers connected through Richard Borden 1671–1732

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Immediate Family

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Biography

Richard Borden was born in 1671 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, the child of john borden and mary earle. Richard Borden passed away in 1732 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

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

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Burial Records Rhode Island, Find a Grave Index

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    Record GenCircles: Montgomery-Hoffmann File

Life Timeline

1671
Birth of Richard Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1732
Death of Richard Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Borden

This ancestor line traces from Headcorn, Kent, England (1596) to Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1671) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Borden (1671–1732) was born in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 10 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, 10 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

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Richard Borden PTP
1671–1732
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Richard Borden's Descendants

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Richard Borden PTP 1671–1732