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James Shinn 1664–1751 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1664

Birth Location: Suffolk, England

Death Date: 14 June 1751

Death Location: Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: John Shinn

Mother: Jean Webb

Spouse(s): Abigail Lippincott, Abigail Lippincott

Children(s): Joseph Shinn, Hannah Shinn

The story of James Shinn began in 1664 in Suffolk, England. In 1697, James Shinn resided in Burlington, New Jersey. James Shinn married Abigail Lippincott, and had children including Abigail Shinn, Clement Shinn, Francis Shinn, Hannah Shinn, Hope Shinn, James Shinn Jr, Joseph Shinn, Marcy Mercy Shinn, Solomon Shinn, Susannah Shinn. James Shinn passed away in 1751 in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Shinn began in 1664 in Suffolk, England.
  • In 1697, James Shinn resided in Burlington, New Jersey.
  • James Shinn married Abigail Lippincott, and had children including Abigail Shinn, Clement Shinn, Francis Shinn, Hannah Shinn, Hope Shinn, James Shinn Jr, Joseph Shinn, Marcy Mercy Shinn, Solomon Shinn, Susannah Shinn.
  • James Shinn passed away in 1751 in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Shinn's Ancestors

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James Shinn
1664–1751
Birth Place: Suffolk, England
Parents
John Shinn
1632–1712
Freckenham, Forest Heath District, Suffolk, England
Jean Webb
1636–1717
Soham, Suffolk, England
Grandparents
Clement Sheene
1592–1649
Freckenham, Suffolk, England
Sarah Grace
1595–1662
Freckenham, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
John Sheene
1567–1633
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr
1525–1600
Agnes Chester
1525–1631

James Shinn's Descendants

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James Shinn (1664–14 June 1751) m. Abigail Lippincott (16 Feb 1677–16 Feb 1767) m. Abigail Lippincott (16 Feb 1676–1 June 1751)
  1. 1. Joseph Shinn 1702–1759 m. Mary Budd 1704–1753
    1. 1. John Shinn 1738–1766 m. Mary Allen 1740–1770
      1. 1. Job Shinn 1765–1837 m. Nancy Cross 1769–1833 m. Rachel Grimes 1762–
        1. 1. Thomas (Cross) Shinn 1797–1849 m. Mary (Adeline) Grant 1791–1825
        2. 2. Catherine Shinn 1803–1888 m. Martin Lamb 1798–1869
        3. 3. Tacy Wilson 1807–1894 m. Nathan (Braddock) Wilson 1798–1878
        4. 4. Mary Shinn 1796–1896
      2. 2. Tacie Shinn 1765–
      3. 3. Rhoda Shinn 1765–1848
    2. 2. Abigail Shinn 1745–1816
  2. 2. Hannah Shinn 1702–

James Shinn's Timeline

5 Records

1664
1664
Birth of James Shinn in England
England
1664
1664
Birth of James Shinn in Suffolk, England
Suffolk, England
1697
3 May 1697
Age 33
James Shinn resided here in Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
1739
12 Dec 1739
Age 75
James Shinn - Will in Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
1751
14 June 1751
Age 87
Death of James Shinn in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1664
    Event Place: England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1664
    Event Place: Suffolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3950.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CM1
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 May 1697
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1678-1737; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: K2.12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1711

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1739
    Event Place: Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 June 1751
    Event Place: Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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