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Edward James Skinner 1906–1923

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Skinner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 2 independent trees

Born 6 Nov 1906 · Scranton, Pennsylvania
Died 8 Apr 1923 · Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Father William Skinner (1875–1950)
Mother Grace Madge Burrhus
Siblings Burrhus Frederic Skinner

Researchers connected through Edward Skinner 1906–1923

and 1 more tree owner connected with Edward Skinner 1906–1923

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1906, Edward James Skinner entered the world in Scranton, Pennsylvania, born to william arthur skinner and grace madge burrhus. Edward James Skinner passed away in 1923 in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1906
Birth of Edward James Skinner in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Birth
1923
Death of Edward James Skinner in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Skinner

This ancestor line traces from Farthinghoe, Northamptonshire, England (1597) to Scranton, Pennsylvania (1906) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Skinner (1906–1923) was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and died in Scranton, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 11 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.

Edward Skinner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward James Skinner PTP
1906–1923
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Arthur Skinner PTP
1875–1950
Starrucca, Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Skinner's Descendants

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Edward James Skinner PTP 1906–1923