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Ruth Brewster 1631–1677

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Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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8 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Brewster 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: A — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 OCT 1631 · Jones River
Died 1 MAY 1677 · New London, Connecticut, USA
Father Jonathan Brewster (1593–1659)
Mother Lucretia Oldham
Spouse Charles Hill
Children Daniel Pickett, Mary Pickett, Ruth Pickett
Siblings Benjamin Brewster, Dorothy May Brewster, Elizabeth Brewster, Grace Brewster, Hannah Brewster, John Turner, Jonathan Brewster, Mary Mayflower Brewster, William Brewster
Records
North America, Family Histories 2970.FTW 626.ftw Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: … FamilySearch Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Biography

Ruth Brewster was born in 1631 in Jones River, the child of jonathan brewster and lucretia oldham. Ruth Brewster married charles hill, john pickett, and had children including daniel pickett, mary pickett, ruth pickett. Ruth Brewster passed away in 1677 in New London, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record 2970.FTW

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    Record 626.ftw

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    Record Details: Details: Details: Details: Details: Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PEDIGREE CHART 1992 Footnote: Brøderbund WFT Vol. 1, Ed. 1, Tree #5322, Date of Import: Aug 12, 1996 SLAUGHT PE

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    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Ruth Brewster in Jones River, MA
Birth
1631
Birth of Ruth Brewster in Duxbury, Ma. Brewster Gen.
Birth
1631
Birth of Ruth Brewster in Jones River
Birth
1677
Burial of Ruth Brewster in New London, CONN
Burial
1677
Death of Ruth Brewster in New London, CT
Death
1677
Death of Ruth Brewster in New London, Ct. Brewster Gen.
Death
1677
Death of Ruth Brewster in New London, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England (1534) to Jones River, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1631) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Brewster (1631–1677) was born in Jones River and died in New London, Connecticut, USA. 8 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 8 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.
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Related Records

Jonathan Brewster
1593–1659 · Father
Lucretia Oldham
Mother

Ruth Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Brewster PTP
1631–1677
Jones River
Parents
Jonathan Brewster PTP
1593–1659
Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Brewster's Descendants

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Ruth Brewster PTP 1631–1677