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Elizabeth Eaton 1730–1802

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Eaton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1730 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Apr 1802 · Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse John Ruggles (1724–1802)
Children

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Eaton 1730–1802

and 2 more tree owners connected with Elizabeth Eaton 1730–1802

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
John Ruggles
Children

Biography

In 1730, Elizabeth Eaton entered the world in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth Eaton married john ruggles, and had children including elizabeth ruggles. Elizabeth Eaton passed away in 1802 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Elizabeth Eaton in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1802
Death of Elizabeth Eaton in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Eaton

This ancestor line traces from Dedham, Massachusetts (1671) to Dedham, Norfolk, MA, Colonial America (1730) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Eaton (1730–1802) was born in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 3 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.

Related Records

Elizabeth Eaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Eaton PTP
1730–1802
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Eaton's Descendants

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Elizabeth Eaton PTP 1730–1802 m. John Ruggles PTP 1724–1802