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Comfort Riggs 1698–1742

Public Tree Person

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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
B
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 Comfort 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 3 Mar 1698 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Jan 1742 · Glouschester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Riggs (1691–1732)
Mother Ruth Wheeler
Siblings Abigail Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Jeremiah Riggs, John Riggs, Jonathan Riggs, Rachel Riggs, Ruth Riggs

Researchers connected through Comfort Riggs 1698–1742

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Comfort Riggs began in 1698 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Comfort Riggs passed away in 1742 in Glouschester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Comfort Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1742
Death of Comfort Riggs in Glouschester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Comfort Riggs

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury,,Wiltshire,England (1591) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1698) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comfort Riggs (1698–1742) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Glouschester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Comfort 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.

Comfort Riggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Comfort Riggs PTP
1698–1742
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Riggs PTP
1691–1732
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Riggs PTP
1691–1732
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Comfort Riggs's Descendants

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Comfort Riggs PTP 1698–1742