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Ruth Eggleston 1631–1703

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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  • Descendant's record available
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Eggleston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Researchers connected through Ruth Eggleston 1631–1703

and 6 more tree owners connected with Ruth Eggleston 1631–1703

Biography

Ruth Eggleston was born in 1631 in Biddenden, Kent, England, the child of stephen eggleston and elizabeth jane bennett. Ruth Eggleston married samuel blodgett, and had children including samuel blodgett ii. Ruth Eggleston passed away in 1703 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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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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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

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    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1631
Birth of Ruth Eggleston in Biddenden, Kent, England
Birth
1703
Death of Ruth Eggleston in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Eggleston

This ancestor line traces from Biddenden, Kent, England (1510) to Biddenden, Kent, England (1631) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Eggleston (1631–1703) was born in Biddenden, Kent, England and died in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 7 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, 7 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 5 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 Eggleston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Eggleston PTP
1631–1703
Biddenden, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Jane Bennett PTP
1601–1687
Biddenden, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Johannes (John ) Bennett PTP
1580–1642
Lambley, Nottinghamshire, England
Unknown

Ruth Eggleston's Descendants

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Ruth Eggleston PTP 1631–1703