Ruth Alden

Ruth Alden

Female Abt 1674 - 1758  (~ 84 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ruth AldenRuth Alden was born about 1674 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony; died on 2 Jul 1758 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried after 2 Jul 1758 in Center Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: L8BP-MHK
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 108267831
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Widow of Samuel Sprague. In her 84th year.

    Daughter of David Alden and Mary Southworth.

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L8BP-MHK

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108267831

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Ruth married Lieut. Samuel Sprague on 29 Nov 1694 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Samuel (son of John Sprague and Ruth Bassett) was born about 1670 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony; died on 25 Jul 1740 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried after 25 Jul 1740 in Center Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Noah Sprague  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1696/97 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony; died on 3 Sep 1773 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried after 3 Sep 1773 in Center Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Noah SpragueNoah Sprague Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ruth1) was born on 18 Jan 1696/97 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony; died on 3 Sep 1773 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried after 3 Sep 1773 in Center Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LH2G-VFF
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 107936356
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Eldest son of Lieut. Samuel and Ruth Sprague.

    Married to Sarah Hammond on April 26, 1722 in Rochester, MA.

    Daughters Allathea Spooner and Elizabeth Pitcher are mentioned in Noah's will. Sons Samuel and John are also mentioned as are grandsons Peleg, Alden, Paul and Nathaniel who were sons of Noah, Jr. Also granddaughter Hannah. His son, Alden, who hadn't been heard from in 20 years, was also mentioned; should he ever return he was to have part of the inheritance.

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LH2G-VFF

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107936356

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Noah married Sarah Hammond on 26 Apr 1722 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of John Hammond and Mary Arnold) was born on 23 Dec 1695 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony; died on 26 Sep 1778 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; was buried after 26 Sep 1778 in Center Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Allathea Sprague  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1725/26 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 12 May 1789; was buried after 12 May 1789 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Allathea SpragueAllathea Sprague Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 24 Mar 1725/26 in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 12 May 1789; was buried after 12 May 1789 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: L9G8-TW7
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 138315911
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Wife of Walter Spooner, age 64

    Her first name is likely spelled incorrectly, and could be Althea/ or Alathea, per documents

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L9G8-TW7

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138315911

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Allathea married Judge Walter Spooner on 2 Dec 1748 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Walter (son of Seth Spooner and Rose Clarke) was born in 1720 in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Oct 1803 in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried after 26 Oct 1803 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Hon. Alden Spooner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1749/50 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1844 in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried after 28 Sep 1844 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Hon. Alden SpoonerHon. Alden Spooner Descendancy chart to this point (3.Allathea3, 2.Noah2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 2 Mar 1749/50 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Sep 1844 in Fairhaven, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried after 28 Sep 1844 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LW84-4NP
    • FindaGrave Memorial ID: 138275178
    • Group: Descendant of Mayflower Passenger
    • Group: Descendant of Revolutionary War Veteran
    • Group: Mayflower - John Alden & Priscilla Mullins

    Notes:

    From FindaGrave:

    Hon. Alden Spooner

    Aged 94 years, 6 mo. & 15 ds.

    Note: Birth date calculated from age engraved on the headstone from his date of death would be 13 March 1750. The Dartmouth Vital Records, Births, states a birth date of 2 March 1750.
    ________

    Alden Spooner, son of Walter was b. in 1750, at the home above Long Plain which he inherited and on which he built the house now standing in the same door-yard where his grandfather's long house stood. Appreciating the value of a liberal education his father gave his son unusual advantages in this regard and he entered life equipped for its duties. He worked the home farm but was almost constantly in town office after he reached manhood. He was a Justice of the Peace many years and served in both branches of the State Legislature. Mr. Spooner m. Elizabeth Rounseville and had five children.

    FamilySearch ID:
    https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LW84-4NP

    FindaGrave Memorial ID:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138275178

    Group:
    Passenger or Descendant of the Mayflower

    Group:
    DAR or SAR Eligible Descendant of a Revolutionary War Veteran

    Group:
    Descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Mullin of the Mayflower

    Alden married Elizabeth Rounseville on 5 Apr 1770 in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of Captain John Rounseville and Sarah Waite) was born on 17 Mar 1749/50 in Long Plain, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Dec 1813; was buried after 14 Dec 1813 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Dr. Rounsevel John Spooner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1778 in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Mar 1844 in Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried after 17 Mar 1844 in Long Plain Cemetery, Acushnet, Bristol County, Massachusetts.