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Ruth Hilton 1771–1841

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Hilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1771 · Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Sep 1841 · Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Amos Hilton Capt 1765
Mother Mary Lee
Siblings Capt Amos Hilton 2Nd, Capt Henry Hilton 1, Capt Thomas Hilton, Hannah Hilton, Mary Molly Hilton Clements, Molly Hilton

Researchers connected through Ruth Hilton 1771–1841

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ruth Hilton 1771–1841

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Hilton began in 1771 in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth Hilton passed away in 1841 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1771
Birth of Ruth Hilton in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1841
Death of Ruth Hilton in Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Hilton

This ancestor line traces from Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1685) to Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1771) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Hilton (1771–1841) was born in Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (B) 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 4 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 Hilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Hilton PTP
1771–1841
Manchester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Ruth Hilton's Descendants

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Ruth Hilton PTP 1771–1841