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Ruth Bass 1662–1699

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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 32 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 32 trees
Death year and location consistent across 32 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

32 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Bass 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 32 independent trees

Born 28 Jan 1662 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 05 Jun 1699 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Bass
Mother Ruth Ann Alden Bass Mayflower Descendant
Siblings Bass , Hannah B Alden, John Bass Jr, Joseph Bass, Mary W C S Bass, Samuel Bass, Sarah T Bass, Thomas Bass 1670

Researchers connected through Ruth Bass 1662–1699

and 31 more tree owners connected with Ruth Bass 1662–1699

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Bass began in 1662 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth Bass passed away in 1699 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Ruth Bass in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1699
Death of Ruth Bass in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Bass

This ancestor line traces from Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England (1599) to Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Bass (1662–1699) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 32 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, 32 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 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.

Ruth Bass's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Bass PTP
1662–1699
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Ruth Bass's Descendants

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Ruth Bass PTP 1662–1699