YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

John Wilkinson 1724–1804

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Wilkinson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1724 · Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Died 23 Jun 1804 · North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Father John Jr. (1690–1756)
Mother Rebeccah Scott
Siblings Ahab Wilkinson, Anne Wilkinson, Benjamin Wilkinson, Joanna Wilkinson, Ruth Wilkinson, Sarah Wilkinson, Susanna Wilkinson, William Wilkinson

Researchers connected through John Wilkinson 1724–1804

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Wilkinson 1724–1804

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Wilkinson was born in 1724 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, the child of john wilkinson jr and rebeccah scott. John Wilkinson passed away in 1804 in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of John Wilkinson in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1804
Death of John Wilkinson in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Wilkinson

This ancestor line traces from King's Langley, Hertfordshire, England (1341) to Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1724) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Wilkinson (1724–1804) was born in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in North Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 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 (B) 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 13 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 Wilkinson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wilkinson PTP
1724–1804
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
John Wilkinson Jr. PTP
1690–1756
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
John Wilkinson Sr. PTP
1654–1708
Providence, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Deborah Whipple PTP
1670–1748
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Unknown

John Wilkinson's Descendants

1.
JW
John Wilkinson PTP 1724–1804