Ruth Mayo 1688–1720
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Mayo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Ruth Mayo 1688–1720
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1688, Ruth Mayo entered the world in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas mayo and barbara knowles mayo. Ruth Mayo married william johnson norcott, and had children including william norcott iv. Ruth Mayo passed away in 1720 in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch �
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Mayo
This ancestor line traces from Homesfield, Norfolk, England (1464) to Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1688) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ruth Mayo (1688–1720) was born in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ruth Mayo's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record