Who was John Gaskell?

John Gaskell (1724–1776) was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England and died in Warrington, Lancashire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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John Gaskell 1724–1776

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 24 Jul 1724 · Warrington, Lancashire, England

Died 11 Aug 1776 · Warrington, Lancashire, England

Father Roger Gaskell

Mother Elizabeth Barnes

Spouse Elizabeth Derbyshire

Children Betty Elisabeth Gaskell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Roger Gaskell

Elizabeth Barnes

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Derbyshire

Children

Betty Elisabeth Gaskell

Biography

The story of John Gaskell began in 1724 in Warrington, Lancashire, England. John Gaskell married elizabeth derbyshire, and had children including betty elisabeth gaskell. John Gaskell passed away in 1776 in Warrington, Lancashire, England.

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1724

Birth of John Gaskell in Warrington, Lancashire, England

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1776

Death of John Gaskell in Warrington, Lancashire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Gaskell

This ancestor line traces from Brindle, Lancashire, England (1622) to Warrington, Lancashire, England (1724) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Gaskell (1724–1776) was born in Warrington, Lancashire, England and died in Warrington, Lancashire, England. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 5 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.