On 7 Nov 1791 when Ruth was 19, she married
Gershom Palmer (61008) , son of
Rev. Christopher Palmer (58381) (10 Oct 1735-4 Nov 1818) &
Deborah Brown (51008) (26 Jan 1739/40-9 Aug 1841), in Colchester, CT.
Born on 5 Jan 1772 in Stonington, CT. Gershom died in Trumansburg, Tompkins County, New York, on 9 Feb 1838; he was 66. Buried in Trumansburg Grove Cemetery.