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William Ripley 1588–1656

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Ripley in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born BEF 14 Jul 1588 · Wramplingham, Norfolk, England
Died 11 Jul 1656 · Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father William Ripley
Mother Sicely Row
Spouse Elizabeth Unknown
Siblings Abraham Ripley, Anne Ripley, Elizabeth Ripley, Frances Ripley, John Ripley, Richard Ripley, Robert Ripley

Researchers connected through William Ripley 1588–1656

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Ripley began in 1588 in Wramplingham, Norfolk, England. William Ripley married elizabeth unknown, unknown unknown. William Ripley passed away in 1656 in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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Life Timeline

1588
Birth of William Ripley in Wramplingham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1656
Death of William Ripley in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ripley

This ancestor line traces from Ripon, Yorkshire, England (1262) to Wramplingham, Norfolk, England (1588) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Ripley (1588–1656) was born in Wramplingham, Norfolk, England and died in Hingham, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony. 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 (C) 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 9 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.

William Ripley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Ripley PTP
1588–1656
Wramplingham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Ripley's Descendants

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William Ripley PTP 1588–1656