Ralph is said to have come from England to Boston, MA in 1634. Records show him at various times in Newport, RI; Portsmouth, RI; and Darthmouth, MA. His will is dated 19 Nov 1673, proved 14 Nov 1677, Portsmouth, RI. The will names his wife as Jane, but sometimes it is given as Joan. His five children and one grandson are mentioned in this will. See Alden Beaman's "RI Genealogical Register," Vol. 3, No. 1.