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Ruth PRESTON 1713–1779

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth PRESTON 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 5 independent trees

Born 25 Jul 1713 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 2 Sep 1779 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Samuel Preston (1672–1717)
Mother Sarah Bridges
Spouse Nathaniel Barnard
Children John Barnard, Mary Barnard, Nathaniel Barnard, Samuel Barnard
Siblings Caleb Preston, Elizabeth Preston, Isaac Preston, Jemima Preston, Joanna Preston, Joshua Preston, Levi Preston, Mary Preston, Phoebe Preston, Priscilla Preston, Samuel Preston, Sarah Preston

Researchers connected through Ruth PRESTON 1713–1779

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Biography

The story of Ruth PRESTON began in 1713 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Ruth PRESTON married nathaniel barnard, and had children including john barnard, mary barnard, nathaniel barnard, samuel barnard. Ruth PRESTON passed away in 1779 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1713
Birth of Ruth PRESTON in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1779
Death of Ruth PRESTON in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth PRESTON

This ancestor line traces from Up Ottery, Devon, , England (1586) to Andover, Essex, MA, USA (1713) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth PRESTON (1713–1779) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 PRESTON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth PRESTON PTP
1713–1779
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Preston PTP
1672–1717
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Samuel Preston PTP
1672–1717
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth PRESTON's Descendants

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Ruth PRESTON PTP 1713–1779