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Aaron Riggs 1701–1789

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Aaron Riggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Jan 1701 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 6 Oct 1789 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Father John Riggs 7Ggf
Mother Ruth Riggs 7Ggm
Siblings Abigail Riggs, Child Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Hannah Riggs, Jeremiah Riggs 7Ggf, John Riggs Jr, Jonathan Riggs, Joshua Riggs, Lydia Riggs, Mary Riggs, Rachel Riggs, Ruth Riggs, Ruth Riggs, Sarah Riggs, Thomas Riggs

Researchers connected through Aaron Riggs 1701–1789

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1701, Aaron Riggs entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, born to john riggs 7ggf and ruth riggs 7ggm. Aaron Riggs passed away in 1789 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.

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Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Aaron Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1789
Death of Aaron Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Aaron Riggs

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury,,Wiltshire,England (1591) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1701) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Aaron Riggs (1701–1789) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Aaron in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Aaron Riggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Aaron Riggs PTP
1701–1789
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Aaron Riggs's Descendants

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Aaron Riggs PTP 1701–1789