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Ruth HEMINGWAY 1638–1684

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 HEMINGWAY 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 5 independent trees

Born 21 Sep 1638 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Jul 1684 · Roxbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Ralph Hemingway
Mother Elizabeth Hewes (1603–1686)
Siblings Elizabeth Hemingway, John Hemingway, Joshua Hemenway, Mariah Hemingway, Mary Hemingway, Samuel Hemingway

Researchers connected through Ruth HEMINGWAY 1638–1684

and 4 more tree owners connected with Ruth HEMINGWAY 1638–1684

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth HEMINGWAY began in 1638 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. Ruth HEMINGWAY passed away in 1684 in Roxbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1638
Birth of Ruth HEMINGWAY in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1684
Death of Ruth HEMINGWAY in Roxbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth HEMINGWAY

This ancestor line traces from Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1575) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1638) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth HEMINGWAY (1638–1684) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 HEMINGWAY's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth HEMINGWAY PTP
1638–1684
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Hewes PTP
1603–1686
Royston, Herts, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth HEMINGWAY's Descendants

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RH
Ruth HEMINGWAY PTP 1638–1684