William Jr (1726–1805) was born in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Ripley Jr 1726–1805

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Jul 1726 · Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Apr 1805 · Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Ripley

Mother Hannah Bosworth

Siblings Child David Ripley, Child Mary Ripley, David Ripley, Elizabeth Ripley, Hannah Ripley, Job Hall Ripley, Job Hall Ripley, Lydia Ripley, Lydia Ripley Bosworth, Mary Mercy Ripley, Mary Ripley, Molley Molly Ripley, Molley Ripley, Molly Ripley, Molly Ripley Blossom, Patience Ripley, Samuel Ripley, Sarah Ripley, Sarah Ripley Chipman, Susanna Ripley, Susanna Ripley Bisbee, Susannah Susanna Ripley, Susannah Ripley, Tilson Tilden Ripley, William Ripley, William Ripley Iii, William Ripley Iii Iii, William Ripley Jr

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories U.S., Family History Books

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Ripley

Hannah Bosworth

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1726, William Ripley Jr entered the world in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to william ripley and hannah bosworth. William Ripley Jr passed away in 1805 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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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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Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1726

Birth of William Ripley Jr in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1805

Death of William Ripley Jr in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Jr

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1702) to Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Jr (1726–1805) was born in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 William 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 2 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.
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