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Ruth Smith 1720–1748

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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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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
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Smith 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 29 MAR 1720 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Died 13 OCT 1748 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Father
Mother (1684–1775)
Siblings , , , , , ,
Records
North America, Family Histories Some Account of the Cone …

Researchers connected through Ruth Smith 1720–1748

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1720, Ruth Smith entered the world in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, born to matthew smith and sarah mack. Ruth Smith passed away in 1748 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record North America, Family Histories

  2. 2
    Record Some Account of the Cone Family in America, Principally the Descendants of Daniel Cone, Who Settled in Haddam, Connecticu

Life Timeline

1720
Birth of Ruth Smith in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Ruth Smith in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Smith

This ancestor line traces from Inverness-shire, Scotland (1653) to East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1720) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Smith (1720–1748) was born in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States and died in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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 Smith in the US Census
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Ruth Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Smith PTP
1720–1748
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
PTP
1684–1775
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1653–1721
Inverness, Highland, Scotland
PTP
1663–1720
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Ruth Smith's Descendants

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Ruth Smith PTP 1720–1748