YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorothy Ripley 1732–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1732

Birth Location: , Essex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1795

Death Location: , Chatham, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Ridley

Mother: Mary Messenger

Spouse(s): Nicholas Copeland

Children(s): Jacob Copeland, Caleb Copeland, Moses Copeland, Agnes Copeland, Aaron Copeland, Christian Copeland, Reuben Copeland, Nicholas Copeland, Aaron Copeland, Ruth Copeland, Reuben Copeland, John Copeland, Charles Copeland, Ruth Copeland, Ripley Copeland

The story of Dorothy Ripley began in 1732 in , Essex, Virginia, USA. In 1790, Dorothy Ripley resided in Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA. Dorothy Ripley married Nicholas Copeland, and had children including Aaron Copeland, Aaron Elijah Copeland, Agnes Dark Copeland, Caleb Copeland, Charles Copeland, Christian Copeland, Jacob Copeland, John Jacob Copeland, Moses Copeland, Nicholas Copeland, Reuben Copeland, Ripley Copeland, Ruth Copeland. Dorothy Ripley passed away in 1795 in , Chatham, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Dorothy Ripley
DR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Dorothy Ripley began in 1732 in , Essex, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1790, Dorothy Ripley resided in Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA.
  • Dorothy Ripley married Nicholas Copeland, and had children including Aaron Copeland, Aaron Elijah Copeland, Agnes Dark Copeland, Caleb Copeland, Charles Copeland, Christian Copeland, Jacob Copeland, John Jacob Copeland, Moses Copeland, Nicholas Copeland, Reuben Copeland, Ripley Copeland, Ruth Copeland.
  • Dorothy Ripley passed away in 1795 in , Chatham, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ridley
1722–1779
Birth Location: Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
JR
Mary Messenger
1714–1798
Birth Location: Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Nicholas Copeland
1732–1773
Birth Location: , Chatham, North Carolina, USA
NC

Children(s)

Jacob Copeland
1757–1785
Birth Location: From, Orange, California, USA
JC
Caleb Copeland
1773–1850
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
CC
Moses Copeland
1759–1790
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
MC
Agnes Copeland
1760–
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
AC
Aaron Copeland
1762–1832
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
AC
Christian Copeland
1765–1839
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
CC
Reuben Copeland
1752–1832
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
RC
Nicholas Copeland
1756–1820
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
NC
Aaron Copeland
1762–1839
Birth Location: Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
AC
Ruth Copeland
1760–1785
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
RC
Reuben Copeland
1752–1832
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
RC
John Copeland
1757–1836
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
JC
Charles Copeland
1757–1836
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
CC
Ruth Copeland
1759–1760
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
RC
Ripley Copeland
1761–1843
Birth Location: , Chatham, North Carolina, USA
RC

Dorothy Ripley's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Ripley
1732–1795
Birth Place: , Essex, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Ridley
1722–1779
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Messenger
1714–1798
Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Return Messinger
1691–1731
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Messenger
1651–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dorcas Bosworth
1620–1702

Dorothy Ripley's Descendants

1.
DR
Dorothy Ripley (1732–1795) m. Nicholas Copeland (1732–20 SEP 1773)
  1. 1. Jacob Copeland 1757–1785
  2. 2. Caleb Copeland 1773–1850
  3. 3. Moses Copeland 1759–1790
  4. 4. Agnes (Dark) Copeland 1760–
  5. 5. Aaron (Elijah) Copeland 1762–1832
  6. 6. Christian Copeland 1765–1839
  7. 7. Reuben Copeland 1752–1832
  8. 8. Nicholas Copeland 1756–1820
  9. 9. Aaron Copeland 1762–1839
  10. 10. Ruth Copeland 1760–1785
  11. 11. Reuben Copeland 1752–1832
  12. 12. John (Jacob) Copeland 1757–1836
  13. 13. Charles Copeland 1757–1836
  14. 14. Ruth Copeland 1759–1760
  15. 15. Ripley Copeland 1761–1843 m. Rachel Tucker 1763–1845 m. Rachel Tucker 1763–1845
    1. 1. Ripley Copeland 1793–1888 m. Anna Copeland 1800–1880
      1. 1. Daniel Copeland 1817–1879 m. Emma Donald 1817–1870
        1. 1. David Copeland 1837–1879 m. Unk 1838–1897
        2. 2. Danl (E) Copeland 1854–
        3. 3. S. (E.) Cumberland 1840–1879 m. T. (C.) Cumberland 1840–1910 m. James Humphries 1839–1864 m. Thomas (C.) Cumberland 1840–1910
        4. 4. Stephen (N) Copeland 1839–1925
        5. 5. Edd Copeland 1855–1896
        6. 6. Thomas (Jay) Copeland 1853–1939
      2. 2. Susan Daniels 1838–
      3. 3. J. (Anderson) Copeland 1839–1863
      4. 4. Susan Daniels 1838–1911
      5. 5. J. (Anderson) Copeland 1839–1863
      6. 6. Robt Copeland 1843–1914
      7. 7. Wm Copeland 1835–
      8. 8. Nicholas Copeland 1831–1863
      9. 9. Jane Copeland 1824–1909
      10. 10. Mary Copeland 1833–1914
      11. 11. John (Copeland) Sr 1829–1862
      12. 12. Dorothy McCoy 1820–1899
    2. 2. Ripley Copeland 1793–1888 m. Nancy (Ann) Christmas 1798–1870
      1. 1. Mary (Anne) Copeland 1832–1914
      2. 2. John (Marion) Copeland 1828–1862
      3. 3. Dorothy (B) Copeland 1820–1899
      4. 4. Robert (James) Copeland 1841–1914
      5. 5. Joseph (A) Copeland 1839–1864
      6. 6. Susan (Dunn) Copeland 1837–1911
      7. 7. William (Ervin) Copeland 1834–1864
      8. 8. Nicholas (W) Copeland 1830–1863
      9. 9. Ripley Copeland 1826–
      10. 10. Lydia Copeland 1825–1884
      11. 11. Jackson Copeland 1819–
      12. 12. Martha (B) Copeland 1818–
    3. 3. Reuben Copeland 1795–1874
    4. 4. Moses Copeland 1791–1852

Dorothy Ripley's Timeline

5 Records

1732
1732
Birth of Dorothy Ripley in Essex, , Virginia, USA
Essex, , Virginia, USA
1732
1732
Birth of Dorothy Ripley in , Essex, Virginia, USA
, Essex, Virginia, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 58
Dorothy Ripley resided here in Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
1795
1795
Age 63
Death of Dorothy Ripley in Chatham, , North Carolina, USA
Chatham, , North Carolina, USA
1795
1795
Age 63
Death of Dorothy Ripley in , Chatham, North Carolina, USA
, Chatham, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Essex, , Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: , Essex, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Pasquotank, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 249; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Chatham, , North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: , Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Find more search results for Dorothy Ripley

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE