Richard Skidmore 1637–1661
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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.
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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- Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Skidmore in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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
Researchers connected through Richard Skidmore 1637–1661
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Richard Skidmore began in 1637 in Westerleigh, Gloucestershire, England. Richard Skidmore passed away in 1661 in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Skidmore
This ancestor line traces from Normandie, France (1002) to Westerleigh, Gloucestershire, England (1637) across 21 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Richard Skidmore (1637–1661) was born in Westerleigh, Gloucestershire, England and died in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, 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 Richard 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 21 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.
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Richard Skidmore's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record