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Samuel Ruggles 1648–1689

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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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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Ruggles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 Jan 1648 · Braintree, Massachusetts
Died 12 Dec 1689 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Father George Ruggles (1558–1616)
Mother Elizabeth Bateson
Siblings Elizabeth Ruggles, George Ruggles Jr, John Ruggles, Mary Gibson, Mary Ruggles, Mehitabel Ruggles, Rachel Ruggles, Sarah Ruggles

Researchers connected through Samuel Ruggles 1648–1689

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Ruggles was born in 1648 in Braintree, Massachusetts, the child of george ruggles and elizabeth bateson. Samuel Ruggles passed away in 1689 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1648
Birth of Samuel Ruggles in Braintree, Massachusetts
Birth
1689
Death of Samuel Ruggles in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Ruggles

This ancestor line traces from Sudbury, Suffolk, England (1608) to Braintree, Massachusetts (1648) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Ruggles (1648–1689) was born in Braintree, Massachusetts and died in Boston, Suffolk, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 2 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.

Samuel Ruggles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Ruggles PTP
1648–1689
Braintree, Massachusetts
Parents
George Ruggles PTP
1558–1616
Sudbury, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Ruggles's Descendants

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Samuel Ruggles PTP 1648–1689