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Ruth Tower 1682–1682

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Tower in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 2 Sep 1682 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Died 2 Nov 1682 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Father Benjamin Tower
Mother Deborah Garnet (1657–1728)
Siblings Abigail Tower, Ambrose Tower, Benjamin Tower, Christian Tower, Deborah Tower, Hannah Tower, Jael Tower, Nathaniel Tower, Peter Tower, Sarah Tower, Thomas Tower

Researchers connected through Ruth Tower 1682–1682

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ruth Tower 1682–1682

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Tower began in 1682 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Ruth Tower passed away in 1682 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Ruth Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1682
Death of Ruth Tower in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Tower

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, Norfolk, England (1501) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1682) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Tower (1682–1682) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 (B) 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 7 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 Tower's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Tower PTP
1682–1682
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Deborah Garnet PTP
1657–1728
Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Tower's Descendants

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Ruth Tower PTP 1682–1682