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Stephen Riggs 1674–1748 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1674

Birth Location: Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1748

Death Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Thomas Riggs

Mother: Mary Millett

Spouse(s): Ruth Wheeler

Children(s): Mary Riggs, Abigail Riggs, Child Riggs, Comfort Riggs, Jonathan Riggs, Elizabeth Riggs, Jeremiah Riggs, John Riggs, Jonathan Riggs, Rachel Riggs, Ruth Riggs, Ruth Riggs

In 1674, Stephen Riggs entered the world in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Thomas Riggs And Mary Millett. Stephen 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. Stephen Riggs passed away in 1748 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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  • In 1674, Stephen Riggs entered the world in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Thomas Riggs And Mary Millett.
  • Stephen 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.
  • Stephen Riggs passed away in 1748 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Stephen Riggs's Ancestors

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Stephen Riggs
1674–1748
Birth Place: Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Thomas Riggs
1632–1722
Lancashire, England
Mary Millett
1639–1695
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Edward Riggs
1593–1672
Roydon, Essex, England
Elizabeth (Rooke) Holmes
1590–1634
Waltham Abbey, Essex, England
Thomas Millet
1604–1676
Chertsey, Surrey, England
Mary (Anne) Greenway
1603–1682
Mildenhall, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Richard Riggs
1557–1604
Elizabeth Chambers
1555–1603
William Holmes
1551–1590
Elizabeth Rooke
1553–1590
James Millett
1573–1630
Mary Mitchell
1572–1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Miles Riggs
1527–1583
Agnes Adams
1530–1579
Anthony II
1525–1575
Margaret Challenor
1525–1603
Jane Richardson
1525–1551
Richard Rooke
1522–1586
Elzabeth Dossett
1525–1583
John Millett
1547–1623
Alice Martin
1550–1623

Stephen Riggs's Descendants

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Stephen Riggs (1674–12 Jan 1748) m. Ruth Wheeler (15 May 1677–1732)
  1. 1. Mary Riggs 1696–1742
  2. 2. Abigail Riggs 1702–1744
  3. 3. Child Riggs 1693–1693
  4. 4. Comfort Riggs 1698–
  5. 5. Jonathan Riggs 1699–1699
  6. 6. Elizabeth Riggs 1707–
  7. 7. Jeremiah Riggs 1694–1716
  8. 8. John Riggs 1691–1733
  9. 9. Jonathan Riggs 1700–1759
  10. 10. Rachel Riggs 1704–
  11. 11. Ruth Riggs 1712–1744
  12. 12. Ruth Riggs 1690–1711

Stephen Riggs's Timeline

2 Records

1674
1674
Birth of Stephen Riggs in Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1748
12 Jan 1748
Age 74
Death of Stephen Riggs in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1674
    Event Place: Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1748
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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