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Ruth Morton 1676–1709

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Morton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 20 Dec 1676 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 21 Dec 1709 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father George Morton Deacon
Mother Joanna Kempton
Siblings Ann Morton Foster Drake, Elizabeth Morton, Ephraim Morton Lieut, George Morton Jr, Hannah Morton, Joanna Morton, Manasseth Morton, Rebecca Morton, Thomas Morton, Timothy Morton

Researchers connected through Ruth Morton 1676–1709

and 2 more tree owners connected with Ruth Morton 1676–1709

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ruth Morton was born in 1676 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of george morton deacon and joanna kempton. Ruth Morton passed away in 1709 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record K. Alan & Roberta J. Streeter - Genealogy Research Assistants, New England Connections established 12 July 1996 - Our Mayflower Passangers (12 July 1996 This site created and maintained by Robert H. Streeter - E-mail to [email protected] James A. Streeter - E-mail to [email protected] K. Alan & Roberta J. Streeter - Genealogy Research Assistants Copyright © 1996,1997 by Robert H. Streeter)

  2. 2
    Record Miriam Dorr Cobb 22928 Arminta, Canoga Park, California, <i>Genealogical History of the Dore, Dorr, Doore, Dorr Family and Allied Ancestors</i> (December 12, 1977 - Copy at the Maine State Library)

  3. 3
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Ruth Morton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1709
Death of Ruth Morton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Morton

This ancestor line traces from Wrington, North Somerset, England (1546) to Plymouth, Massachusetts (Plymouth) (1676) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Morton (1676–1709) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, 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 5 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 Morton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Morton PTP
1676–1709
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ruth Morton's Descendants

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Ruth Morton PTP 1676–1709