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Ruth Ann Duncan 1830–1890

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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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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Duncan 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Jun 1830 · Tennessee
Died 26 Jun 1890 · Humble Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee
Spouse Alexander T Butler
Children John Alexander Butler, Minnie Ada Butler, Oder Butler, Redmon R Butler, Susan Gardener Butler

Researchers connected through Ruth Duncan 1830–1890

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Biography

The story of Ruth Ann Duncan began in 1830 in Tennessee. In 1880, Ruth Ann Duncan resided in District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, United States. Ruth Ann Duncan married alexander t butler, and had children including john alexander butler, minnie ada butler, oder butler, redmon r butler, susan gardener butler. Ruth Ann Duncan passed away in 1890 in Humble Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1830
Birth of Ruth Ann Duncan in Tennessee
Birth
1880
Ruth Ann Duncan resided here in District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1890
Death of Ruth Ann Duncan
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Duncan (1830–1890) was born in Tennessee and died in Humble Cemetery, Carroll County, Tennessee. 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 (A) 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.
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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.

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Ruth Duncan's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Ann Duncan PTP
1830–1890
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ruth Duncan's Descendants

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Ruth Ann Duncan PTP 1830–1890