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Ruth Dodge 1685–1727

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Dodge 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Aug 1685 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Died 9 Jan 1727 · Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Father
Mother Mary Haskell (1660–1737)
Spouse
Siblings , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Ruth Dodge 1685–1727

and 4 more tree owners connected with Ruth Dodge 1685–1727

Immediate Family

Parents
Mary Haskell
1660–1737
Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1685, Ruth Dodge entered the world in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, born to edward dodge and mary haskell. Ruth Dodge married israel balch. Ruth Dodge passed away in 1727 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Ruth Dodge in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Birth
1685
Ruth Dodge was christened in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Christening
1727
Death of Ruth Dodge in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Dodge

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1502) to Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1685) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Dodge (1685–1727) was born in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. 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 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.

Related Records

Ruth Dodge's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Dodge PTP
1685–1727
Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Parents
Unknown
Mary Haskell PTP
1660–1737
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Dodge's Descendants

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Ruth Dodge PTP 1685–1727