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Richard BORDEN 1805–1872

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard BORDEN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1805 · Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Died 29 May 1872 · Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father Richard Borden
Mother Martha Bowen
Siblings Abraham Bowen Borden, Andrew Borden

Researchers connected through Richard BORDEN 1805–1872

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Richard BORDEN was born in 1805 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, the child of richard borden and martha bowen. Richard BORDEN passed away in 1872 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1805
Birth of Richard BORDEN in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1872
Death of Richard BORDEN in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard BORDEN

This ancestor line traces from Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1703) to Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States (1805) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard BORDEN (1805–1872) was born in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 4 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 BORDEN PTP
1805–1872
Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard BORDEN's Descendants

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Richard BORDEN PTP 1805–1872