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Ruth Thompson 1742–1749

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Thompson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 02 Sep 1742 · BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Died 08 Jun 1749 · BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Father Joseph Thompson
Mother Mary Holbrook (1702–1781)
Siblings Alice Thompson, Chloe Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Esther Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Mary Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Peter Thompson
Records
3903113.FTW
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Researchers connected through Ruth Thompson 1742–1749

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1742, Ruth Thompson entered the world in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS, born to joseph thompson and mary holbrook. Ruth Thompson passed away in 1749 in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

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    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1742
Birth of Ruth Thompson in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1749
Death of Ruth Thompson in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Thompson

This ancestor line traces from Glastonbury, Somerset, England (1474) to BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS (1742) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Thompson (1742–1749) was born in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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 9 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

Joseph Thompson
Father
Mary Holbrook
1702–1781 · Mother
Ruth Thompson in the US Census
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Ruth Thompson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Thompson PTP
1742–1749
BELLINGHAM, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Parents
Unknown
Mary Holbrook PTP
1702–1781
MENDON, WORCESTER CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Thompson's Descendants

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Ruth Thompson PTP 1742–1749