Who was Robert Tripp?

Robert Tripp (1691–1753) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, British America, Massachusetts, USA and died in Providence, Providence, British America, Rhode Island, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Tripp 1691–1753

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 May 1691 · Dartmouth, Bristol, British America, Massachusetts, USA

Died 1 May 1753 · Providence, Providence, British America, Rhode Island, USA

Father James Tripp

Mother Mercy Lawton

Siblings Elizabeth Tripp, James Tripp Jr, John Tripp, Mary Tripp

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Tripp

Mercy Lawton

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Robert Tripp was born in 1691 in Dartmouth, Bristol, British America, Massachusetts, USA, the child of james tripp and mercy lawton. Robert Tripp passed away in 1753 in Providence, Providence, British America, Rhode Island, USA.

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Life Timeline

1691

Birth of Robert Tripp in Dartmouth, Bristol, British America, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1753

Death of Robert Tripp in Providence, Providence, British America, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Tripp

This ancestor line traces from Ridley Manor, Ridley Mere, Kermincham, Cheshire, England (1500) to Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA (1691) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Tripp (1691–1753) was born in Dartmouth, Bristol, British America, Massachusetts, USA and died in Providence, Providence, British America, Rhode Island, USA. 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 Robert 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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