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Ruth Woolley 1664–1759

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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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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 Woolley 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Oct 1664 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 23 Dec 1759 · Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Father Emmanuel Woolley (1625–1681)
Mother Elizabeth Freeman
Siblings Adam Woolley, Edward Woolley, Elizabeth Woolley, John Woolley, Joseph Woolley, Mary Allen Woolley, William Woolley

Researchers connected through Ruth Woolley 1664–1759

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ruth Woolley began in 1664 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Ruth Woolley passed away in 1759 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Ruth Woolley in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1759
Death of Ruth Woolley in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Woolley

This ancestor line traces from Crich, Derbyshire, , England (1596) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1664) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Woolley (1664–1759) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, 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 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.

Ruth Woolley's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Woolley PTP
1664–1759
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Emmanuel Woolley PTP
1625–1681
Crich, Derbyshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ruth Woolley's Descendants

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Ruth Woolley PTP 1664–1759