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John Riggs 1691–1732

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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Riggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 22 Mar 1691 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 30 Mar 1732 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Riggs
Mother Ruth Wheeler
Siblings Abigail Riggs, Child Riggs, Comfort Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Jeremiah Riggs, Jonathan Riggs, Mary Riggs, Rachel Riggs, Ruth Riggs

Researchers connected through John Riggs 1691–1732

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Riggs 1691–1732

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1691, John Riggs entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john riggs and ruth wheeler. John Riggs passed away in 1732 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1691
Birth of John Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1732
Death of John Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Riggs

This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1632) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1691) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Riggs (1691–1732) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 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 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 3 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.

John Riggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Riggs PTP
1691–1732
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

John Riggs's Descendants

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JR
John Riggs PTP 1691–1732