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Reuben Maker 1797–1875

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben Maker 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 20 Feb 1797 · Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA
Died 10 Nov 1875 · Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA
Father John Maker (1759–1829)
Mother Mary Gray (1763–1840)
Siblings Abigail Maker, Allen Maker, Freeman Maker, Hannah Maker, John Deliverance Maker, Lucy B Olmore, Samuel Gray Maker, Theodore Maker
Records
1820 United States Federal Census 1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Maine, U.S., Compiled Census and … Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Reuben Maker began in 1797 in Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA. Reuben Maker passed away in 1875 in Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Census Maine, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1800-1890

  10. 10
    Death Records Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922

Life Timeline

1797
Birth of Reuben Maker in Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA
Birth
1875
Death of Reuben Maker in Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben Maker

This ancestor line traces from Brunswick, Cumberland, Maine, United States (1743) to Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA (1797) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Reuben Maker (1797–1875) was born in Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA and died in Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Reuben 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

John Maker
1759–1829 · Father
Mary Gray
1763–1840 · Mother

Reuben Maker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Reuben Maker PTP
1797–1875
Cutler, Washington, Maine, USA
Parents
John Maker PTP
1759–1829
Sedgewick, Hancock, Maine, USA
Mary Polly 'Molly' Gray PTP
1763–1840
Castine, Hancock, Maine, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Reuben Maker's Descendants

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Reuben Maker PTP 1797–1875