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Ann Riggs 1693–1749

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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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)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Ann Riggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 4 independent trees

Born 30 DEC 1693 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Died 7 JAN 1749 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Father Thomas Riggs
Mother Ann WHEELER (1667–1723)
Spouse Joseph Richardson Jr
Children Anne Richardson, Betty Richardson, Caleb Richardson, Daniel Richardson, Joseph Richardson, Mary Richardson, Moses Richardson, No Name Richardson, Thomas Richardson, William Richardson
Siblings Aaron Riggs, Abigail Riggs, Hannah Riggs, Joshua Riggs

Researchers connected through Ann Riggs 1693–1749

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Biography

In 1693, Ann Riggs entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, born to thomas riggs and ann wheeler. Ann Riggs married joseph richardson jr, and had children including anne richardson, betty richardson, caleb richardson, daniel richardson, joseph richardson, mary richardson, moses richardson, no name richardson, thomas richardson, william richardson. Ann Riggs passed away in 1749 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages

Life Timeline

1693
Birth of Ann Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Birth
1749
Death of Ann Riggs in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ann Riggs

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1512) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts (1693) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ann Riggs (1693–1749) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts and died in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Ann 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ann Riggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ann Riggs PTP
1693–1749
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Ann WHEELER PTP
1667–1723
Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ann Riggs's Descendants

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Ann Riggs PTP 1693–1749
  1. 1. Caleb Richardson PTP 1731–1815