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Richard Skinner 1614–1677

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Skinner 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 18 Jun 1614 · Herefordshire, England
Died 09 Apr 1677 · Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Father William Skinner
Mother Mary Styles 8Th Ggm
Spouse Mary Skinner
Children Richard Jr Skinner

Researchers connected through Richard Skinner 1614–1677

and 2 more tree owners connected with Richard Skinner 1614–1677

Biography

The story of Richard Skinner began in 1614 in Herefordshire, England. Richard Skinner married mary skinner, and had children including richard jr skinner. Richard Skinner passed away in 1677 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1614
Birth of Richard Skinner in Herefordshire, England
Birth
1659
Richard Skinner was married in Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
Marriage
1669
Richard Skinner was married in Surry, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1670
Richard Skinner was married in Surry, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1677
Death of Richard Skinner in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Skinner

This ancestor line traces from Whissonsett, Norfolk, England (1592) to Herefordshire, England (1614) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Skinner (1614–1677) was born in Herefordshire, England and died in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 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.

Richard Skinner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Richard Skinner PTP
1614–1677
Herefordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Richard Skinner's Descendants

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Richard Skinner PTP 1614–1677