Ruth Lilley was the daughter of James Lilley and Ruth Lavender.

Ruth was born around 1820 in Woodside, Worcestershire.

Ruth married Edward Williams on Monday 15 April 1839 in St Thomas' church, Dudley, Worcestershire.

She had the following children from her marriage to Edward Williams:

- Ruth Williams	born around 1839 in Woodside, Worcestershire.
- Benjamin Williams	born around 1842 in Woodside, Worcestershire.
- James Williams	born around 1850 in Woodside, Worcestershire.
- Phebe Williams	born around 1853 in Woodside, Worcestershire.
- Joseph Williams	born around 1857 in Woodside, Worcestershire.
- John Williams	born around 1860 in Woodside, Worcestershire.
- Jane Williams	born around 1864 in Woodside, Worcestershire.

Details of Ruth's death are not known.

Census Data:

Year	Address
1841	Woodside [4], Dudley, Worcestershire.
1851	Woodside [4], Dudley, Worcestershire.
1861	Vicarage Prospect, Dudley, Worcestershire.
1871	Court 2, 24a, Swan Street, Dudley, Worcestershire.