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Sarah Ruggles 1694–1740

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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Ruggles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1694 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Died 19 Aug 1740 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Spouse John Holbrook (1690–1762)
Children Ann Holbrook, Deacon Samuel Holbrook, Elizabeth Holbrook, Hannah Holbrook, John Holbrook, Joseph Holbrook, Lucy Holbrook, Mary Holbrook, Molly Holbrook, Samuel Holbrook, Sarah Holbrook, Timothy Holbrook

Researchers connected through Sarah Ruggles 1694–1740

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Biography

In 1694, Sarah Ruggles entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. Sarah Ruggles married john holbrook, and had children including ann holbrook, deacon samuel holbrook, elizabeth holbrook, hannah holbrook, john holbrook, joseph holbrook, lucy holbrook, mary holbrook, molly holbrook, samuel holbrook, sarah holbrook, timothy holbrook. Sarah Ruggles passed away in 1740 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1694
Birth of Sarah Ruggles in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Birth
1740
Death of Sarah Ruggles in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Ruggles

This ancestor line traces from Castilla-Leon, Spain (1000) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts (1694) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Ruggles (1694–1740) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Braintree, Norfolk, 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 Sarah 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 19 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.

Sarah Ruggles's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Ruggles PTP
1694–1740
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Ruggles's Descendants

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Sarah Ruggles PTP 1694–1740 m. John Holbrook PTP 1690–1762
  1. 1. John Holbrook PTP 1690–1762