Ruth Binks

Brief Life History of Ruth

When Ruth Binks was born about 1764, in Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, Benjamin Binks, was 31 and her mother, Martha Longstaff, was 20. She married Christopher Metcalfe on 17 September 1789, in Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She was buried in Fremington, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

Christopher Metcalfe
about 1764–1796
Ruth Binks
about 1764–1792
Marriage: 17 September 1789
Christopher Metcalfe
1785–1796
Matthew Metcalfe
1792–1792
Matty Metcalfe
1792–1792

Sources (3)

  • Ruth Binks, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • Ruth Binks, "England, Yorkshire, Parish Registers, 1538-2016"
  • Ruth Binks in entry for Christopher Metecalf, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scottish Alastair.

English: variant of Bink ; this is much the commoner form of the surname in the British Isles.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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