Ruth was born on March 11th, 1666 in Eastham Barnstable MA. Ruth's father was John Doane and his/her mother was Lydia . His/her paternal grandparents were John Doane and Abigail ; his/her maternal grandparents were and . He/she had a brother and three sisters, and also a sibling of unknown gender, named Joseph, Anne , Mary, Sarah and Hepzibah . He/she was the second oldest of the six children. He/she died at the age of 60 on March 4th, 1727 in Eastham Barnstable MA.