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John Ruggles 1637–1709

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Ruggles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 31 Dec 1637 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony
Died 11 Nov 1709 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony
Father George Ruggles
Mother Elizabeth Nay
Siblings Elizabeth Ruggles, George Ruggles, Mary Ruggles, Mehitable Ruggles, Philip Ruggles, Rachel Ruggles, Samuel Ruggles, Sarah Ruggles

Researchers connected through John Ruggles 1637–1709

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Ruggles 1637–1709

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1637, John Ruggles entered the world in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony, born to george ruggles and elizabeth nay. John Ruggles passed away in 1709 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony.

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Life Timeline

1637
Birth of John Ruggles in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony
Birth
1709
Death of John Ruggles in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ruggles

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Lancashire, England (1612) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts (1637) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Ruggles (1637–1709) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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.

John Ruggles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Ruggles PTP
1637–1709
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, English Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Ruggles's Descendants

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John Ruggles PTP 1637–1709