Ruth Lincoln 1662–1751
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 17 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 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through Ruth Lincoln 1662–1751
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1662, Ruth Lincoln entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas lincoln and margaret langer. Ruth Lincoln married samuel gill, and had children including mary gill. Ruth Lincoln passed away in 1751 in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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3Record North America, Family Histories
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4Record 3903113.FTW
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Lincoln
This ancestor line traces from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ENGLAND (1150) to Hingham , MA, USA (1662) across 17 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ruth Lincoln (1662–1751) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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 17 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 Lincoln's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record