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Ruth Lincoln 1662–1751

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 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

13 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 19 Nov 1662 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 10 Apr 1751 · Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1622–1692)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , ,
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories 3903113.FTW "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Researchers connected through Ruth Lincoln 1662–1751

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1662, Ruth Lincoln entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas lincoln and margaret langer. Ruth Lincoln passed away in 1751 in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Record 3903113.FTW

  5. 5
    Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i>

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Ruth Lincoln in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1751
Death of Ruth Lincoln in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ENGLAND (1150) to Hingham , MA, USA (1662) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Lincoln (1662–1751) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 13 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, 13 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

Self
Ruth Lincoln PTP
1662–1751
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
PTP
1622–1692
WYMONDHAM, Norfolk, ENGLAND
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Lincoln's Descendants

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Ruth Lincoln PTP 1662–1751