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Deacon Nathaniel Skinner 1686–1750

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon Skinner 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 27 Jan 1686 · Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Died 15 May 1750 · Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut
Father Deacon Thomas Ii Skinner
Mother MARY Pratt (1643–1704)
Siblings Abigail Skinner, Abraham Skinner, Benjamin A Skinner, Ebenezer Skinner, Hannah Twin Skinner, John Skinner, Joseph Twin Skinner, Mary Skinner, Richard Skinner, Thomas Iii Skinner

Researchers connected through Deacon Skinner 1686–1750

and 5 more tree owners connected with Deacon Skinner 1686–1750

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, Deacon Nathaniel Skinner entered the world in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, born to deacon thomas ii skinner and mary pratt. Deacon Nathaniel Skinner passed away in 1750 in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut.

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Life Timeline

1686
Birth of Deacon Nathaniel Skinner in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Birth
1750
Death of Deacon Nathaniel Skinner in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deacon Skinner

This ancestor line traces from Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1643) to Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1686) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Deacon Skinner (1686–1750) was born in Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts and died in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon 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.
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.

Deacon Skinner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deacon Nathaniel Skinner PTP
1686–1750
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
MARY Pratt PTP
1643–1704
Charlestown, Suffolk County, MA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Deacon Skinner's Descendants

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DS
Deacon Nathaniel Skinner PTP 1686–1750