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Ruth Brewster 1631–1677

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 26 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 26 trees
Death year and location consistent across 26 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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26 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Brewster 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: A — verified across 26 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Oct 1631 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Bay Colony
Died 30 Apr 1677 · New London, New London, Connecticut
Father Jonathan I The Elder Brewster Immigrant Eng To Ct S Of William Elder Mary
Mother Lucretia Oldham (1600–1678)
Spouse John Pickett
Children Adam Pickett, Charles Hill, Jane Hill, John Pickett, Jonathan Hill, Mary Pickett, Mercy Pickett, Ruth Pickett, William Pickett
Siblings Benjamin Brewster Capt Sr, Elizabeth Brewster, Grace Brewster, Hannah Brewster, Jonathan Brewster, Mary Brewster, William Brewster
Records
American Marriages Before 1699 Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, … Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … The Brewster genealogy, 1566-1907 U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower … Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants … Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
John Pickett

Biography

Ruth Brewster was born in 1631 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Bay Colony, the child of jonathan i the elder brewster immigrant eng to ct s of william elder mary and lucretia oldham. Ruth Brewster married john pickett, and had children including adam pickett, charles hill, jane hill, john pickett, jonathan hill, mary pickett, mercy pickett, ruth pickett, william pickett. Ruth Brewster passed away in 1677 in New London, New London, Connecticut.

Sources

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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

  5. 5
    Record The Brewster genealogy, 1566-1907

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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

  8. 8
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  10. 10
    Record North America, Family Histories

  11. 11
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  12. 12
    Record Pennsylvania, U.S., Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  13. 13
    Record Pennsylvania, Society of Mayflower Descendants Applications

  14. 14
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Ruth Brewster in Duxbury, Plymouth, Bay Colony
Birth
1677
Death of Ruth Brewster in New London, New London, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Brewster

This ancestor line traces from Scrooby, Bassetlaw District, Nottinghamshire, England (1566) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1631) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Brewster (1631–1677) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Bay Colony and died in New London, New London, Connecticut. 26 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, 26 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.

Related Records

Jonathan I The Elder Brewster Immigrant Eng To Ct S Of William Elder Mary
Father
Lucretia Oldham
1600–1678 · Mother

Ruth Brewster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Brewster PTP
1631–1677
Duxbury, Plymouth, Bay Colony
Parents
Unknown
Lucretia Oldham PTP
1600–1678
Derby, Derby Unitary Authority, Derbyshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Oldham PTP
1568–1636
Derby, Derbyshire, England
Unknown

Ruth Brewster's Descendants

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RB
Ruth Brewster PTP 1631–1677
  1. 1. Mercy Pickett PTP 1660–1725