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Ruth Adams 1665–1745

Public Tree Person

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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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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 Ruth Adams 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Jun 1665 · Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died 26 Nov 1745 · Needham, Norfolk, Province of Massachusetts
Father Peter Adams (1622–1690)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Ruth Adams 1665–1745

and 2 more tree owners connected with Ruth Adams 1665–1745

Immediate Family

Parents
Peter Adams
1622–1690
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Adams began in 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Ruth Adams passed away in 1745 in Needham, Norfolk, Province of Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Ruth Adams in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Birth
1745
Death of Ruth Adams in Needham, Norfolk, Province of Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Adams

This ancestor line traces from Kingweton, Somersetshire Co., England (1622) to Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Adams (1665–1745) was born in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony and died in Needham, Norfolk, Province of Massachusetts. 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 Ruth 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.

Ruth Adams's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Adams PTP
1665–1745
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
Peter Adams PTP
1622–1690
Kingweston, Somerset, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
PTP
1587–1672
Charlton, Somerset, England
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Adams's Descendants

1.
RA
Ruth Adams PTP 1665–1745