John Shinn 1632–1712
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Shinn 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Shinn 1632–1712
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Shinn was born in 1632 in Freckenham, Suffolk, England, the child of sarah grace sohan flanner and clement shinn sheene. John Shinn married jane garwood, and had children including thomas atkensen shinn. John Shinn passed away in 1712 in Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Shinn
This ancestor line traces from Freckenham, Suffolk, England (1499) to Freckenham, Suffolk, England (1632) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Shinn (1632–1712) was born in Freckenham, Suffolk, England and died in Wrightstown, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America. 3 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, 3 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 Shinn's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record