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Ruth Turner 1662–1729

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Turner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 3 independent trees

Born 17 May 1662 · Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 8 Oct 1729 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father John The Elder Reverand Turner
Mother Mary Brewster (1627–1698)
Siblings Amos Turner, Benjamin Turner, Elisha Turner, Ezekiel Turner, Grace Turner, Isaac Turner, John Turner, Jonathan Turner, Joseph Turner, Lydia Turner, Mary Turner
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Researchers connected through Ruth Turner 1662–1729

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Turner began in 1662 in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth Turner passed away in 1729 in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Ruth Turner in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1729
Death of Ruth Turner in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Turner

This ancestor line traces from Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1490) to Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Turner (1662–1729) was born in Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 (B) 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 6 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

John The Elder Reverand Turner
Father
Mary Brewster
1627–1698 · Mother
Ruth Turner in the US Census
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Ruth Turner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Turner PTP
1662–1729
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Mary Ann Brewster PTP
1627–1698
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Turner's Descendants

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Ruth Turner PTP 1662–1729