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John Borden 1640–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 September 1640

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Death Date: 4 June 1716

Death Location: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: Richard Borden

Mother: Joan Fowle

Spouse(s): Mary Earle

Children(s): Benjamin Borden, William Borden, Amey Borden, John Jr, Richard Borden, Hope Borden, Thomas Borden, Mary Borden, Joseph Borden, Mary Borden

In 1640, John Borden entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to Richard Reeder Borden And Joan Jane Fowle. John Borden married Mary Earle, and had children including Amey Borden, Benjamin Borden, Hope Borden, John Borden Jr, Joseph Borden, Mary Borden, Richard Borden, Thomas Borden, William Borden. John Borden passed away in 1716 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1640, John Borden entered the world in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America, born to Richard Reeder Borden And Joan Jane Fowle.
  • John Borden married Mary Earle, and had children including Amey Borden, Benjamin Borden, Hope Borden, John Borden Jr, Joseph Borden, Mary Borden, Richard Borden, Thomas Borden, William Borden.
  • John Borden passed away in 1716 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Borden
1595–1671
Birth Location: Headcorn, Kent, England
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Joan Fowle
1604–1688
Birth Location: Marden, Kent, , England
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Spouses(s)

Mary Earle
1655–1734
Birth Location: RI
ME

Children(s)

Benjamin Borden
1692–1743
Birth Location: –
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William Borden
1689–
Birth Location: –
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Amey Borden
1678–1716
Birth Location: Portsmouth, New Port, Rhode Island, USA
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John Jr
1675–
Birth Location: –
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Richard Borden
1671–1732
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
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Hope Borden
1685–1762
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Borden
1682–1745
Birth Location: Portsmouth, New Port, Rhode Island, USA
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Mary Borden
1687–
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Borden
1680–1715
Birth Location: Portsmouth, New Port, Rhode Island, USA
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Mary Borden
1681–1741
Birth Location: Mansfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
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John Borden's Ancestors

Self
John Borden
1640–1716
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Parents
Richard Reeder Borden
1595–1671
Headcorn, Kent, England
Joan (Jane) Fowle
1604–1688
Marden, Kent, , England
Grandparents
Matthew Borden
1563–1620
Headcorn, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Joan Bourden
1572–1615
Headcorn, Kent, England
Sir (Richard Fowle \ Fowler) II
1569–1632
Marden, Kent, England
Lady (Mary "Margaret") Filkes-Fowle-Whitfield
1579–1627
Frittenden or Marden, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Borden
1533–1592
Joan (Wooster)
1541–1589
William Reader
1548–1648
Mary Palmer
1550–1620
John Weatherspoon
1553–1580
Margaret Sadler
1553–1627
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Borden
1510–1557
Joan Steaphen-Boren-Colt
1513–1560
Agnes Kinghym
1520–1583
Sir Knight
1516–1604
Mary Brockett
1547–1625
George Felker
1530–1553
Anna Hartman
1535–1553

John Borden's Descendants

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John Borden (5 September 1640–4 June 1716) m. Mary Earle (1655–June 1734)
  1. 1. Benjamin Borden 1692–1743
  2. 2. William Borden 1689–
  3. 3. Amey Borden 1678–1716
  4. 4. John (Borden) Jr 1675–
  5. 5. Richard Borden 1671–1732 m. Innocent Cornell 1673–
    1. 1. Rebecca Borden 1712–
    2. 2. Thomas Borden 1697–1740 m. Mary Gifford 1695–1762
      1. 1. Thankful Borden 1726–1780
      2. 2. Richard Borden 1722–1795
    3. 3. John Borden 1695–
    4. 4. Sarah Borden 1694–
    5. 5. Joseph Borden 1702–
    6. 6. Mary Borden 1700–1786 m. Christopher (Gifford) Jr 1698–1767
      1. 1. William Gifford 1722–1797
      2. 2. Capt. (Abner) Gifford 1780–1862 m. Alice (C. Mitchell) Smith 1785–1887 m. Thankful Dunham 1771–1837
        1. 1. Hannah Gifford 1810–1825
        2. 2. Mary (Ann Gifford) (Kirby) 1807–1888
        3. 3. John (A.) Gifford 1802–1872 m. Lydia (F) Tompkins 1799–1872
      3. 3. Christopher Gifford 1737–1820 m. Deborah Howland 1740–1823
        1. 1. Peace Gifford 1769–1831
        2. 2. Perry Gifford 1763–1819
        3. 3. Hannah Gifford 1766–1817
        4. 4. Pardon Gifford 1774–1789
        5. 5. Abner Gifford 1780–1862
        6. 6. George Gifford 1759–1826
        7. 7. Audrey Gifford 1757–1837
        8. 8. Jonathan Gifford 1761–1853
      4. 4. Susannah Cornell 1730–1767
    7. 7. Samuel Borden 1705–
  6. 6. Hope Borden 1685–1762
  7. 7. Thomas Borden 1682–1745
  8. 8. Mary Borden 1687–
  9. 9. Joseph Borden 1680–1715
  10. 10. Mary Borden 1681–1741 m. Thomas (Potts) Jr 1677–1754
    1. 1. Rebecca Potts 1702–1754 m. Thomas (Cox) III 1700–1783
      1. 1. Rebecca (Harrison) Ansley 1732–1814
      2. 2. Mary Coward 1725–1812
      3. 3. Thomas (Cox) II 1730–1794
      4. 4. Richard Cox 1727–1800
      5. 5. Mercy Cox –1793
      6. 6. John Cox 1724–1724
      7. 7. John Cox 1727–1782
      8. 8. Fenwick Cox 1755–
      9. 9. Elizabeth Cox 1726–

John Borden's Timeline

10 Records

1640
5 September 1640
Birth of John Borden in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
1640
5 September 1640
Birth of John Borden in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1662
11 Feb 1662
Age 22
John Borden was married in New London, New London County, Connecticut
New London, New London County, Connecticut
1670
25 December 1670
Age 30
John Borden was married in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1674
4 Mar 1674
Age 34
John Borden was married in Portsmouth,Newport,Rhode Island,USA
Portsmouth,Newport,Rhode Island,USA
1707
1707
Age 67
John Borden was married in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1716
4 June 1716
Age 76
Death of John Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1716
4 June 1716
Age 76
Death of John Borden in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
1730
26 Nov 1730
Age 90
John Borden was married in Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1736
13 Jan 1736
Age 96
John Borden was married in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts
Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1640
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1640
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1358.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: AMB
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A genealogical history of the Jennings Families in England and America : In three volumes - Vol 1 -
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1662
    Event Place: New London, New London County, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 December 1670
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1674
    Event Place: Portsmouth,Newport,Rhode Island,USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1707
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1730
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1736
    Event Place: Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: New England, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 June 1716
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 June 1716
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A genealogical history of the Jennings Families in England and America : In three volumes - Vol 1 -
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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