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JOHN Riggs 1798–1849

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 Apr 1798 · Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died 10 Jun 1849 · Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
Father John Riggs Dna
Spouse Mary Gillman
Children John Lile Lyle Riggs

Researchers connected through JOHN Riggs 1798–1849

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1798, JOHN Riggs entered the world in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, born to john riggs dna. JOHN Riggs married mary gillman, and had children including john lile lyle riggs. JOHN Riggs passed away in 1849 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States.

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Life Timeline

1798
Birth of JOHN Riggs in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birth
1818
JOHN Riggs was married in Sprigg, Adams, Ohio, USA
Marriage
1849
Death of JOHN Riggs in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JOHN Riggs

This ancestor line traces from Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1759) to Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (1798) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

JOHN Riggs (1798–1849) was born in Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA and died in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, 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 (C) 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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JOHN Riggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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JOHN Riggs PTP
1798–1849
Oxford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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JOHN Riggs's Descendants

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JOHN Riggs PTP 1798–1849