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Ruth Rugg 1706–1786

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 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Rugg in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 25 Sep 1706 · Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 3 Oct 1786 · Willington, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Thomas Rugg
Mother Elizabeth Munroe
Siblings Abigail Rugg, Elizabeth Rugg, Hannah Rugg, Martha Rugg, Mary Rugg, Milicent Rugg, Sarah Rugg, Tabitha Rugg, Thomas Rugg, William Rugg

Researchers connected through Ruth Rugg 1706–1786

and 3 more tree owners connected with Ruth Rugg 1706–1786

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ruth Rugg was born in 1706 in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas rugg and elizabeth munroe. Ruth Rugg passed away in 1786 in Willington, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1706
Birth of Ruth Rugg in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1786
Death of Ruth Rugg in Willington, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Rugg

This ancestor line traces from Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1651) to Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1706) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Rugg (1706–1786) was born in Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Willington, Tolland, Connecticut, 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 3 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 Rugg's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Rugg PTP
1706–1786
Lexington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ruth Rugg's Descendants

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Ruth Rugg PTP 1706–1786