Reuben York (1792–1884) was born in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA and died in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Reuben Gage York 1792–1884

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jul 1792 · Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Died 26 Apr 1884 · Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Father William Ring York

Mother Mary Polly Drinkwater

Siblings Content York, Deborah York, Ebenezer Gray York, Joanna York, Nathaniel Leach York, Olive York, William York

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Ring York

Mary Polly Drinkwater

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Reuben Gage York began in 1792 in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Reuben Gage York passed away in 1884 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA.

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1792

Birth of Reuben Gage York in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA

Birth

1884

Death of Reuben Gage York in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Reuben York

This ancestor line traces from North Yarmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA (1758) to Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA (1792) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Reuben York (1792–1884) was born in Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA and died in Portland, Cumberland, 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 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.
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