John Riggs 1670–1748
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Riggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 5 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Riggs was born in 1670 in Goose Cove, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of thomas riggs and mary millett. John Riggs married ruth wheeler, and had children including abigail riggs, child riggs, comfort riggs, elizabeth riggs, jeremiah riggs, john riggs, jonathan riggs, mary riggs, rachel riggs, ruth riggs. John Riggs passed away in 1748 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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5Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Riggs
This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1632) to Goose Cove, Essex, Massachusetts (1670) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Riggs (1670–1748) was born in Goose Cove, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 5 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, 5 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 2 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.
Related Records
John Riggs's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record