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William Skipwith 1488–1547

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William Skipwith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 13 DEC 1488 · South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England
Died 7 JUL 1547 · South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England
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Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

Researchers connected through William Skipwith 1488–1547

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Biography

The story of William Skipwith began in 1488 in South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England. William Skipwith married alice dymoke, elizabeth tyrwhit, and had children including henry skipwith, john skipwith. William Skipwith passed away in 1547 in South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England.

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  1. 1
    Record Plantagenet Ancestry of Seventeenth-Century Colonists

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    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

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    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1488
Birth of William Skipwith in South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1547
Death of William Skipwith in South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Skipwith

This ancestor line traces from Tillieres, Anjou, France (1000) to South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England (1488) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Skipwith (1488–1547) was born in South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England and died in South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, 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 (C) 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 13 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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William Skipwith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Skipwith PTP
1488–1547
South Ormsby, Lincolnshire, England
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William Skipwith's Descendants

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William Skipwith PTP 1488–1547