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Ruth Alden 1637 – 1674 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 November 1637

Birth Location: Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 12 October 1674

Death Location: Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Alden

Mother: Priscilla Mullins

Spouse(s): John Bass

Children(s): Hannah Bass

In 1637, Ruth Alden entered the world in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Alden and Priscilla Mullins. Ruth Alden married John Bass, and had children including Hannah Bass. Ruth Alden passed away in 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1637, Ruth Alden entered the world in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Alden and Priscilla Mullins.
  • Ruth Alden married John Bass, and had children including Hannah Bass.
  • Ruth Alden passed away in 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Ruth Alden's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Alden
1637 – 1674
Birth Place: Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
John Alden
1598 – 1687
Harwich, Tendring District, Essex, England
Priscilla Mullins
1602 – 1685
Dorking, Mole Valley District, Surrey, England
Grandparents
William Mullins
1572 – 1621
Surrey, England
Mary (Alice) Atwood
1574 – 1621
England
Great-Grandparents
John Mullins
1538 – 1584
Joan Bridger
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Alden's Descendants

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Ruth Alden (28 November 1637 – 12 October 1674) m. John Bass (1633 – 1716)
  1. 1. Hannah Bass (22 Jun 1667 – 24 Oct 1705) m. Joseph Adams (1654 – 1737)
    1. 1. Joseph Adams (4 January 1688 – 20 May 1783)
    2. 2. John Adams (8 February 1691 – 25 May 1761) m. Susannah Boylston (5 March 1708 – 1797)
      1. 1. John Adams (1735 – 1826) m. Abigail Adams (22 November 1744 – 28 October 1818)
        1. 1. Abigail Smith (14 July 1765 – 15 August 1813)
        2. 2. John (Quincy) Adams (11 July 1767 – 23 February 1848)
        3. 3. Charles Adams (29 May 1770 – 30 November 1800)
        4. 4. Thomas (Boylston) Adams (15 September 1772 – 12 March 1832)
      2. 2. Peter (B) Adams (1738 – )
      3. 3. Eline Adams (1741 – )
    3. 3. Samuel Adams (28 January 1694 – 17 July 1751)
    4. 4. Ruth Webb (21 March 1700 – 26 August 1761)
    5. 5. Ebenezer Adams (30 December 1704 – 6 August 1769)

Ruth Alden's Timeline

2 Records

1637
28 November 1637
Birth of Ruth Alden in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1674
12 October 1674
Age 37
Death of Ruth Alden in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 November 1637
    Event Place: Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 October 1674
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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