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William Skinner 1720–1771

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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 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
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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Skinner in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 1 May 1720 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Died 3 Feb 1771 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Spouse Mary Wicks
Children Ann Skinner, James Skinner, Joseph Skinner, Margaret Skinner, Phillis Skinner, Sarah Skinner, Stephen Skinner, Thomas Skinner, William Skinner, William Weeks

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Biography

In 1720, William Skinner entered the world in Cranbrook, Kent, England. William Skinner married mary wicks, and had children including ann skinner, james skinner, joseph skinner, margaret skinner, phillis skinner, sarah skinner, stephen skinner, thomas skinner, william skinner, william weeks. William Skinner passed away in 1771 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1720
Birth of William Skinner in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Birth
1771
Death of William Skinner in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Skinner

This ancestor line traces from , Kent, England, United Kingdom (1505) to Cranbrook, Kent, England (1720) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Skinner (1720–1771) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England and died in Cranbrook, Kent, England. 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 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

William Skinner's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Skinner PTP
1720–1771
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Skinner's Descendants

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William Skinner PTP 1720–1771