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Jonathan RIGGS 1699–1699

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 5 independent trees

Born 3 Jan 1699 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Jan 1699 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Riggs (1691–1732)
Mother Ruth Wheeler
Siblings Abigail Riggs, Child Riggs, Comfort Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Jeremiah Riggs, John Riggs, Jonathan Riggs, Mary Riggs, Rachel Riggs, Ruth Riggs

Researchers connected through Jonathan RIGGS 1699–1699

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan RIGGS began in 1699 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Jonathan RIGGS passed away in 1699 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1699
Birth of Jonathan RIGGS in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1699
Death of Jonathan RIGGS in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan RIGGS

This ancestor line traces from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1632) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1699) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan RIGGS (1699–1699) was born in Gloucester, 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 Jonathan 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.

Jonathan RIGGS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan RIGGS PTP
1699–1699
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

Jonathan RIGGS's Descendants

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Jonathan RIGGS PTP 1699–1699