Ruel Burton (1913–2005) was born in Alabama, USA and died in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ruel Burton 1913–2005

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Nov 1913 · Alabama, USA

Died 24 Apr 2005 · Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

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Biography

In 1913, Ruel Burton entered the world in Alabama, USA. Ruel Burton passed away in 2005 in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.

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1913

Birth of Ruel Burton in Alabama, USA

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Death of Ruel Burton in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruel Burton

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to Alabama, USA (1913) across 11 generations.

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: Ruel Burton (1913–2005) was born in Alabama, USA and died in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruel 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 11 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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Ruel Burton's Ancestors

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Ruel Burton PTP

1913–2005

Alabama, USA