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Stephen Skiff 1685–1756

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

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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 Stephen Skiff in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 04 Feb 1685 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 04 Oct 1756 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Stephen Skiff
Mother Lydia Snow
Siblings Abigail Skiffe, Deborah Skiffe, Hannah Skiff, Kezia Skiff, Mary Skiff, Nathan Skiffe, Sarah Skiff, Sarah Skiffe, Stephen Skiff

Researchers connected through Stephen Skiff 1685–1756

and 1 more tree owner connected with Stephen Skiff 1685–1756

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Stephen Skiff began in 1685 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Stephen Skiff passed away in 1756 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1685
Birth of Stephen Skiff in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1756
Death of Stephen Skiff in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Skiff

This ancestor line traces from Swanborne, Hampshire, England (1475) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1685) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Skiff (1685–1756) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, 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 Stephen 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 7 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.

Stephen Skiff's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Skiff PTP
1685–1756
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
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Stephen Skiff's Descendants

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Stephen Skiff PTP 1685–1756