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William Ruffles 1593 – 1657 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 May 1593

Birth Location: Magna, Suffolk, England

Death Date: 1657

Death Location: Combs, Suffolk, , England

Father: Walter Ruffles

Mother: Bridget None

Spouse(s): Rachel Cole

Children(s): John Ruffles, Samuel Ruffles

The story of William Ruffles began in 1593 in Magna, Suffolk, England. William Ruffles married Rachel Cole, and had children including John Ruffles, Samuel Ruffles. William Ruffles passed away in 1657 in Combs, Suffolk, , England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Ruffles began in 1593 in Magna, Suffolk, England.
  • William Ruffles married Rachel Cole, and had children including John Ruffles, Samuel Ruffles.
  • William Ruffles passed away in 1657 in Combs, Suffolk, , England.

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William Ruffles's Ancestors

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William Ruffles
1593 – 1657
Birth Place: Magna, Suffolk, England
Parents
Walter Ruffles
1573 – 1630
Bridget
1571 – 1604
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William Ruffles's Descendants

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William Ruffles (27 May 1593 – 1657) m. Rachel Cole (1 Apr 1593 – )
  1. 1. John Ruffles (4 Jul 1624 – 14 Feb 1629)
  2. 2. Samuel Ruffles (15 May 1627 – )

William Ruffles's Timeline

2 Records

1593
27 May 1593
Birth of William Ruffles in Magna, Suffolk, England
Magna, Suffolk, England
1657
1657
Age 64
Death of William Ruffles in Combs, Suffolk, , England
Combs, Suffolk, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1593
    Event Place: Magna, Suffolk, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1657
    Event Place: Combs, Suffolk, , England

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