Ruth Shipley 1715–1774
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Shipley 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Ruth Shipley 1715–1774
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Ruth Shipley began in 1715 in Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Howard, Maryland. Ruth Shipley married william hanks, and had children including benjamin hanks, jonathan hanks, joseph hanks, margaret hanks, peter hanks, rachal hanks, william bedford hanks jr. Ruth Shipley passed away in 1774 in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Record Millennium File
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Baptism Records Maryland, Births and Christenings Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Shipley
This ancestor line traces from of Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA (1647) to Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Howard, Maryland (1715) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ruth Shipley (1715–1774) was born in Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Howard, Maryland and died in Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 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.
Related Records
Ruth Shipley's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record