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John Skinner 1760–1824

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Skinner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 01 Jan 1760 · Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Died 09 Feb 1824 · Greenwich, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
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Researchers connected through John Skinner 1760–1824

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Skinner 1760–1824

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Biography

John Skinner was born in 1760 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA, the child of richard skinner captain and sarah britton. John Skinner passed away in 1824 in Greenwich, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1760
Birth of John Skinner in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
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1824
Death of John Skinner in Greenwich, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Skinner

This ancestor line traces from Wyck, Duurstede, Netherlands (1500) to Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States (1760) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Skinner (1760–1824) was born in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA and died in Greenwich, Gloucester, New Jersey, USA. 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 9 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 Skinner in the US Census
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John Skinner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Skinner PTP
1760–1824
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
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John Skinner's Descendants

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John Skinner PTP 1760–1824