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Ruth Carter 1681–1774

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Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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6 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Carter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Oct 1681 · Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 31 Jan 1774 · Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Father John Carter (1685–1705)
Mother Ruth Carter
Spouse Josiah Wright
Children Abigail Wright, Abijah Wright, Benjamin Wright, John Wright, Joshua Wright, Josiah Wright, Mary Wright, Phebe Wright, Ruth Thompson, Samuel Wright
Siblings Abigail Carter, Elizabeth Carter, Esther Carter, Jabez Carter, John Carter, Joseph Carter, Josiah Carter, Mary Carter, Nathanial Carter, Phebe Carter, Samuel Carter, Thomas Carter

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Biography

In 1681, Ruth Carter entered the world in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, born to john carter and ruth carter. Ruth Carter married josiah wright, and had children including abigail wright, abijah wright, benjamin wright, john wright, joshua wright, josiah wright, mary wright, phebe wright, ruth thompson, samuel wright. Ruth Carter passed away in 1774 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages

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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

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

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1681
Birth of Ruth Carter in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1774
Death of Ruth Carter in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Carter

This ancestor line traces from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England (1511) to Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, British Colonial America (1681) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Carter (1681–1774) was born in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 6 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.

Ruth Carter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Carter PTP
1681–1774
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Carter PTP
1685–1705
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Carter PTP
1681–1774
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
John Carter PTP
1685–1705
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Burnham PTP
1658–1724
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
John Carter PTP
1685–1705
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Carter PTP
1681–1774
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Ruth Carter's Descendants

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Ruth Carter PTP 1681–1774