How many people are researching Thomas?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 10 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Thomas?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Thomas Ruggles 1750–1808

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — 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 Thomas Ruggles in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 24 Jun 1750 · Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Died 12 May 1808 · Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father Benjamin Ruggles

Mother Alice Merrick

Spouse Hannah Winslow

Children Arethusa Ruggles, Charlotte Asthnia Ruggles, Hannah Ruggles, Harriat Ruggles, Miriam Ruggles, Phila Ruggles, Rhoda Ruggles, Ruel Ruggles, Seraph Howe Ruggles, Thomas Ruggles, Willard Ruggles

Siblings Alice Ruggles, Benjamin Ruggles, Elizabeth Ruggles, Joseph Ruggles, Mary Ruggles, Sarah Ruggles, Seth Ruggles, Susannah Ruggles

Records

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Thomas Ruggles 1750–1808

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Ruggles 1750–1808

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Charlotte Asthnia Ruggles

Biography

The story of Thomas Ruggles began in 1750 in Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. In 1808, Thomas Ruggles resided in Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts. Thomas Ruggles married hannah winslow, and had children including arethusa ruggles, charlotte asthnia ruggles, hannah ruggles, harriat ruggles, miriam ruggles, phila ruggles, rhoda ruggles, ruel ruggles, seraph howe ruggles, thomas ruggles, willard ruggles. Thomas Ruggles passed away in 1808 in Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Sources

1

Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
2

Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
3

Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
4

Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
5

Record Copyright © 1996, 1997, 1998 by Ron Niquette, GEDCOM file imported on 2 Sep 1998

Life Timeline

1750

Birth of Thomas Ruggles in Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1808

Thomas Ruggles resided here in Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts

Residence

1808

Death of Thomas Ruggles in Oakham, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death

1808

Thomas Ruggles - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Ruggles

This ancestor line traces from Stanton St. Quintin, Wiltshire, England (1474) to Hardwick, Massachusetts (1750) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Ruggles (1750–1808) was born in Hardwick, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA and died in Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 10 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.