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Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) 1569–1658

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth (Cooper) 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 9 Mar 1569 · Combs, Suffolk, England
Died 11 Sep 1658 · Combs, Suffolk, England
Spouse Edmund Lockwood

Researchers connected through Ruth (Cooper) 1569–1658

and 9 more tree owners connected with Ruth (Cooper) 1569–1658

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) was born in 1569 in Combs, Suffolk, England. Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) married edmund lockwood. Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) passed away in 1658 in Combs, Suffolk, England.

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Life Timeline

1569
Birth of Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) in Combs, Suffolk, England
Birth
1658
Death of Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) in Combs, Suffolk, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth (Cooper)

This ancestor line traces from Derbyshire, England (1520) to Combs, Suffolk, England (1569) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth (Cooper) (1569–1658) was born in Combs, Suffolk, England and died in Combs, Suffolk, England. 10 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, 10 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.

Ruth (Cooper)'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Alice "Ales" Cowper (Cooper) PTP
1569–1658
Combs, Suffolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ruth (Cooper)'s Descendants

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