YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ruth Staples 1747–1819 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1747

Birth Location: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 15 Dec 1819

Death Location: Douglass, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Abraham III

Mother: Lydia White

Spouse(s): Amos Cragin

Children(s): Margery Craggin

In 1747, Ruth Staples entered the world in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to Abraham Staples Iii And Lydia C White. Ruth Staples married Amos Cragin, and had children including Margery Craggin. Ruth Staples passed away in 1819 in Douglass, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Ruth Staples
RS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1747, Ruth Staples entered the world in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to Abraham Staples Iii And Lydia C White.
  • Ruth Staples married Amos Cragin, and had children including Margery Craggin.
  • Ruth Staples passed away in 1819 in Douglass, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Staples's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Staples
1747–1819
Birth Place: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Abraham Staples III
1723–1767
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Lydia (C) White
1725–1805
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Abraham Staples
1663–1707
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Mehitable Hayward
1670–1712
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sgt Staples
1638–1703
Mary
1642–1712
Samuel Hayward
1642–1713
Mehitabell Tomson
1644–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Staples
1610–1683
Margery Knight
1610–1676
John Thompson
1619–1685

Ruth Staples's Descendants

1.
RS
Ruth Staples (18 Mar 1747–15 Dec 1819) m. Amos Cragin (1-4-1741–1777)
  1. 1. Margery Craggin 1765–1848 m. Willis Taft 1765–1841
    1. 1. Moses (Holbrook) Taft 1795–1867 m. Elizabeth (Jones) Murrell 1804–1858
      1. 1. William (Murrell) Taft 1829–1907 m. Mary (Jane) Caldwell 1835–1877
        1. 1. Charlotte (Theresa) Taft 1863–1935 m. William (Cummings) Carter 1862–1939

Ruth Staples's Timeline

6 Records

1746
18 Mar 1746
Birth of Ruth Staples in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1747
18 Mar 1747
Birth of Ruth Staples in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1764
18 Oct 1764
Age 17
Ruth Staples was married in Mendon, Worchester, Massachusetts
Mendon, Worchester, Massachusetts
1785
04 Apr 1785
Age 38
Ruth Staples was married in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts
1819
16 Dec 1819
Age 72
Death of Ruth Staples in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1819
15 Dec 1819
Age 72
Death of Ruth Staples in Douglass, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Douglass, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1746
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1747
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1764
    Event Place: Mendon, Worchester, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Apr 1785
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1819
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1819
    Event Place: Douglass, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE