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Ruth Collins 1708–1756

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Collins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 8 Jul 1708 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 16 Jul 1756 · Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse Zaccheus Rich
Children Sarah Rich

Researchers connected through Ruth Collins 1708–1756

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ruth Collins 1708–1756

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Zaccheus Rich
Children
Sarah Rich

Biography

In 1708, Ruth Collins entered the world in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Ruth Collins married zaccheus rich, and had children including sarah rich. Ruth Collins passed away in 1756 in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Ruth Collins in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1756
Death of Ruth Collins in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Collins

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Collins (1708–1756) was born in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 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 1 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 Collins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Collins PTP
1708–1756
Truro, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Collins's Descendants

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Ruth Collins PTP 1708–1756