Ruth Poor (1665–1739) was born in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony and died in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ruth Poor 1665–1739

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1665 · Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony

Died 19 Feb 1739 · Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony

Father Daniel Poor Ii

Mother Mary Farnham

Siblings Daniel Poore Iii, Deborah Poor, Elizabeth Poor, Hannah Poor, Jane Poor, John Poor, John Poore, Lucy Poor, Lucy Poore, Martha Poor, Mary Poor, Matthew Poore, Priscilla Poor, Samuel Poore, Sarah Farnham Poor, Sarah Poore, Thomas Poor

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Poor Ii

Mary Farnham

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Ruth Poor began in 1665 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony. Ruth Poor passed away in 1739 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony.

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Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1665

Birth of Ruth Poor in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony

Birth

1739

Death of Ruth Poor in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Poor

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1564) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1665) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ruth Poor (1665–1739) was born in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony and died in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts Colony. 10 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, 10 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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