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John Wilkins 1721–1792

Public Tree Person

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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8 researchers on YourRoots have John Wilkins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Apr 1721 · Northampton, Virginia, United States
Died 13 Jul 1792 · Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Spouse Elizabeth Hayne
Children Mary Ann Wilkins

Researchers connected through John Wilkins 1721–1792

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Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

In 1721, John Wilkins entered the world in Northampton, Virginia, United States. John Wilkins married elizabeth hayne, and had children including mary ann wilkins. John Wilkins passed away in 1792 in Duplin, North Carolina, United States.

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1721
Birth of John Wilkins in Northampton, Virginia, United States
Birth
1742
John Wilkins was married in Northampton, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1744
John Wilkins was married in Chowan, North Carolina
Marriage
1745
John Wilkins was married in Culpeper Co, VA
Marriage
1748
John Wilkins was married in Northampton, Virginia, British Colony
Marriage
1792
Death of John Wilkins in Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wilkins

This ancestor line traces from Prince George, Virginia Colony, British Colonial America (1695) to Northampton, Virginia, United States (1721) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Wilkins (1721–1792) was born in Northampton, Virginia, United States and died in Duplin, North Carolina, United States. 8 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, 8 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 2 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.

John Wilkins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wilkins PTP
1721–1792
Northampton, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Wilkins's Descendants

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John Wilkins PTP 1721–1792