John Griggs (1714–1754) was born in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA and died in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Griggs 1714–1754

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Jul 1714 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Died 26 Nov 1754 · Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Father Benjamin Griggs

Mother Patience Parker

Siblings Benjamin Griggs, Ephraim Griggs, Hannah Griggs, Joseph Griggs, Mehitable Griggs, Patience Griggs, Solomon Griggs, William Griggs

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Immediate Family

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Benjamin Griggs

Patience Parker

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Biography

In 1714, John Griggs entered the world in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA, born to benjamin griggs and patience parker. John Griggs passed away in 1754 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of John Griggs in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA

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Death of John Griggs in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Griggs

This ancestor line traces from Terling, Essex, England (1520) to Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA (1714) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Griggs (1714–1754) was born in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA and died in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA. 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 John 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 6 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.
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