William Skinner 1720–1771
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Skinner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through William Skinner 1720–1771
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1720, William Skinner entered the world in Cranbrook, Kent, England, born to thomas skinner and dorothy alchin. William Skinner married margaret sarah wicks, and had children including james skinner, joseph skinner, margaret skinner, phillis skinner, sarah skinner, stephen skinner, thomas skinner, william skinner. William Skinner passed away in 1771 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
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1Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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2Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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3Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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4Church Records Kent, England, Tyler Index to Parish Registers
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Skinner
This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1517) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1720) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Skinner (1720–1771) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England and died in Cranbrook, Kent, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 8 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
William Skinner's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record