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Ruth Saunders 1729–1809

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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 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
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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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5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Saunders in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 1 Jul 1729 · Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Died 31 May 1809 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Stephen Saunders
Mother Rachel Bliven
Siblings Charles Saunders, Edward Saunders, Isaac Saunders, Isabel Saunders, James Saunders, Martha Saunders, Mary Saunders, Rachel Saunders, Sarah Saunders, Stephen Saunders, Thomas Saunders, William Saunders
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1729, Ruth Saunders entered the world in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States, born to stephen saunders and rachel bliven. Ruth Saunders passed away in 1809 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, U.S., Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1729
Birth of Ruth Saunders in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1809
Death of Ruth Saunders in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Saunders

This ancestor line traces from Bletsoe Castle, Bletneshoe Powyk, Bedfordshire, England (1371) to Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States (1729) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Saunders (1729–1809) was born in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States and died in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, 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 12 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.

Related Records

Stephen Saunders
Father
Rachel Bliven
Mother

Ruth Saunders's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Saunders PTP
1729–1809
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ruth Saunders's Descendants

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Ruth Saunders PTP 1729–1809