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Ruth Brown 1679–1764

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Brown in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 08 Feb 1679 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 22 Mar 1764 · Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Brown (1654–1723)
Mother Ruth Wheeler
Siblings Elizabeth Brown, Ephraim Brown, Mary Brown, Rebecca Brown, Thomas Brown, William Brown
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts Town Birth Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1679, Ruth Brown entered the world in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas brown and ruth wheeler. Ruth Brown passed away in 1764 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Birth Records Massachusetts Town Birth Records

Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Ruth Brown in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1764
Death of Ruth Brown in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Brown

This ancestor line traces from Inkberrow, Worcestershire, England (1546) to Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1679) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Brown (1679–1764) was born in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 5 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

Thomas Brown
1654–1723 · Father
Ruth Wheeler
Mother
Brown US Census Records
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Ruth Brown's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Brown PTP
1679–1764
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thomas Brown PTP
1654–1723
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Brown PTP
1688–1757
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Brown's Descendants

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Ruth Brown PTP 1679–1764