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Ruth Long 1816–1890

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Long in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 3 independent trees

Born 9 Feb 1816 · Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Died 10 Aug 1890 · Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States
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Researchers connected through Ruth Long 1816–1890

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ruth Long 1816–1890

Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of Ruth Long began in 1816 in Sevier, Tennessee, United States. Ruth Long passed away in 1890 in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States.

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Life Timeline

1816
Birth of Ruth Long in Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1890
Death of Ruth Long in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Long

This ancestor line traces from Tabley, Cheshire, England (1464) to Sevier, Tennessee, United States (1816) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Long (1816–1890) was born in Sevier, Tennessee, United States and died in Willard, Greene, Missouri, United States. 3 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, 3 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 13 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 Long in the US Census
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Ruth Long's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Long PTP
1816–1890
Sevier, Tennessee, United States
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Ruth Long's Descendants

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Ruth Long PTP 1816–1890