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John Scrimshire 1606–1669

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Scrimshire in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 4 independent trees

Born 21 Jan 1606 · Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 25 Jun 1669 · Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England
Spouse Margaret Carrington
Children Robert Scrimshire

Researchers connected through John Scrimshire 1606–1669

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Scrimshire 1606–1669

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1606, John Scrimshire entered the world in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England. John Scrimshire married margaret carrington, and had children including robert scrimshire. John Scrimshire passed away in 1669 in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Church Records Essex, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  2. 2
    Marriage Records Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  3. 3
    Church Records Nottinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

Life Timeline

1606
Birth of John Scrimshire in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1669
Death of John Scrimshire in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Scrimshire

This ancestor line traces from Of, Whirral, Cheshire, England (1500) to Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England (1606) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Scrimshire (1606–1669) was born in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England. 4 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, 4 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.

Related Records

John Scrimshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Scrimshire PTP
1606–1669
Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Scrimshire's Descendants

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John Scrimshire PTP 1606–1669