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Mergrett Skinner 1656–1708

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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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4 researchers on YourRoots have Mergrett Skinner 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 18 Mar 1656 · Breage, Cornwall, , England
Died 6 Jan 1708 · Breage, Cornwall, England
Spouse Richard Richards
Children Margaret Richards

Researchers connected through Mergrett Skinner 1656–1708

and 3 more tree owners connected with Mergrett Skinner 1656–1708

Immediate Family

Parents

Biography

The story of Mergrett Skinner began in 1656 in Breage, Cornwall, England. Mergrett Skinner married richard richards, and had children including margaret richards. Mergrett Skinner passed away in 1708 in Breage, Cornwall, England.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Mergrett Skinner in Breage, Cornwall, England
Birth
1708
Death of Mergrett Skinner in Breage, Cornwall, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mergrett Skinner

This ancestor line traces from Wendron, Cornwall, England (1530) to Breage, Cornwall, England (1656) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mergrett Skinner (1656–1708) was born in Breage, Cornwall, , England and died in Breage, Cornwall, 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 Mergrett 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

Mergrett Skinner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mergrett Skinner PTP
1656–1708
Breage, Cornwall, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mergrett Skinner's Descendants

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Mergrett Skinner PTP 1656–1708