On 20 Mar 1783 when Ruth was 26, she married Josiah Torrey (54064) , son of William Torrey (37777) (14 May 1728-7 Dec 1770) & Mehitable Crane (19 Mar 1732/3-6 Jul 1815), in Abington, MA. Born on 5 Dec 1754 in Weymouth, MA.297 Josiah died in Abington, MA, on 14 May 1822; he was 67.