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Ruth Bishop 1664–1739

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Bishop in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 5 independent trees

Born 22 Nov 1664 · New Haven, CT
Died 01 Jun 1739 · New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Father Mary Curtis (1711–1789)
Mother James Lt Gov Bishop
Siblings Grace Bishop, Hannah Bishop
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, …
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Researchers connected through Ruth Bishop 1664–1739

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1664, Ruth Bishop entered the world in New Haven, CT, born to mary curtis and james lt gov bishop. Ruth Bishop passed away in 1739 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Ruth Bishop in New Haven, CT
Birth
1739
Death of Ruth Bishop in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Bishop

This ancestor line traces from England (1570) to New Haven, CT (1664) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Bishop (1664–1739) was born in New Haven, CT and died in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 4 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

Mary Curtis
1711–1789 · Father
James Lt Gov Bishop
Mother

Ruth Bishop's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Bishop PTP
1664–1739
New Haven, CT
Parents
Mary Curtis PTP
1711–1789
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Josiah CURTIS PTP
1662–1745
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Mary Beach PTP
1676–1759
Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Bishop's Descendants

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Ruth Bishop PTP 1664–1739