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Ruth Riggs 1690–1711

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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Riggs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 7 independent trees

Born 4 Nov 1690 · Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 18 Aug 1711 · 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 Ruth Riggs 1690–1711

and 6 more tree owners connected with Ruth Riggs 1690–1711

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Ruth Riggs was born in 1690 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john riggs and ruth wheeler. Ruth Riggs passed away in 1711 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1690
Birth of Ruth Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1711
Death of Ruth Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruth Riggs

This ancestor line traces from Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England (1465) to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, English Colony (1690) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Riggs (1690–1711) was born in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth 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 8 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.

Ruth Riggs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Riggs PTP
1690–1711
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

Ruth Riggs's Descendants

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Ruth Riggs PTP 1690–1711