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Ruth Burnham 1658–1724

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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Burnham 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 5 independent trees

Born 23 Aug 1658 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 Jan 1724 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Burnham Sr
Mother Mary Lawrence (1625–1715)
Siblings Esther Burnham, James Burnham, Nathaniel Burnham, Thomas Burnham, William Burnham
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Marriages
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Researchers connected through Ruth Burnham 1658–1724

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1658, Ruth Burnham entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas burnham sr and mary marie lawrence. Ruth Burnham passed away in 1724 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages

Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Ruth Burnham in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1724
Death of Ruth Burnham in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Burnham

This ancestor line traces from Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England (1584) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1658) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Burnham (1658–1724) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Burnham Sr
Father
Mary Lawrence
1625–1715 · Mother

Ruth Burnham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Burnham PTP
1658–1724
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Marie Lawrence PTP
1625–1715
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Tuttle PTP
1596–1656
Holcot, Northamptonshire, England
Unknown

Ruth Burnham's Descendants

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Ruth Burnham PTP 1658–1724