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Samuel Shinn 1745–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Location: Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 1807

Death Location: Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Samuel Sr

Mother: Provided Gaskel

Spouse(s): Elinor Overcash

Children(s): Joel Shinn, Samuel Shinn, Levi Shin\Shinn, John Shin\Shinn, Rebecca Standley

In 1745, Samuel Shinn entered the world in Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA, born to Samuel Shinn Sr And Provided Gaskel. In 1790, Samuel Shinn resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, Samuel Shinn resided in Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jerse. Samuel Shinn married Elinor Overcash, and had children including Catherine Shinn, Isaac Shinn, Joel Shinn, John Shin Shinn, Levi Shin Shinn, Margaret Shinn, Rebecca Standley, Samuel Branson Shinn, Silas B Shinn. Samuel Shinn passed away in 1807 in Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1745, Samuel Shinn entered the world in Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA, born to Samuel Shinn Sr And Provided Gaskel.
  • In 1790, Samuel Shinn resided in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Samuel Shinn resided in Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jerse.
  • Samuel Shinn married Elinor Overcash, and had children including Catherine Shinn, Isaac Shinn, Joel Shinn, John Shin Shinn, Levi Shin Shinn, Margaret Shinn, Rebecca Standley, Samuel Branson Shinn, Silas B Shinn.
  • Samuel Shinn passed away in 1807 in Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sr
1695–1761
Birth Location: Springfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Provided Gaskel
1718–1727
Birth Location: Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Elinor Overcash
1749–1807
Birth Location: Coldwater, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
EO

Children(s)

Joel Shinn
1784–1860
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Samuel Shinn
1776–1825
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, United States
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Levi Shin\Shinn
1765–1830
Birth Location: Hudspeth, Surrey, North Carolina, United States
LS
John Shin\Shinn
1773–1860
Birth Location: Hudspeth, Surry, North Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Standley
1765–1834
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Samuel Shinn's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Shinn
1745–1807
Birth Place: Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Samuel Shinn Sr
1695–1761
Springfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America
Provided Gaskel
1718–1727
Massachusetts
Grandparents
Thomas (Atkenson) Shinn
1666–1695
Freckenham, Suffolk, England
Mary Shinn
1669–1726
Flushing, Queens, New York, United States
Edward (Gaskill) (Gascoyne)
1639–1720
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1632–1712
Jane Garwood
1636–1718
Richard Stockton
1626–1707
Abigail Hunt
1630–1714
Edward Gaskill
1601–1690
Sarah Parker
1605–1691
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clement Shin
1593–1640
Sarah Flanner
1602–1662
Edmund Garwood
1630–1665
Jane Alden
1601–1678
John Stockton
1560–1643
DOROTHY BRIDGER
1596–1640
Richard Hunt
1608–1686
Sara Grimsditch
1607–1680

Samuel Shinn's Descendants

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Samuel Shinn (1745–1807) m. Elinor Overcash (1749–1807)
  1. 1. Joel Shinn 1784–1860 m. Nancy Shin 1791–1851
    1. 1. Levi Shinn 1819–1866
    2. 2. Rhoda Shinn 1810–1873
    3. 3. Samuel Shinn 1811–1860
    4. 4. John Shinn 1814–1860
    5. 5. Eli Shinn 1821–1850
    6. 6. Angeline Shinn 1826–1904
    7. 7. Martha (Elizabeth) Shinn 1829–1903
    8. 8. Reuben Shinn 1829–1865
    9. 9. Joel Shinn 1831–1894
    10. 10. Mary (Jane) Shinn 1842–1914
    11. 11. Adeline Shinn 1837–1904
    12. 12. Nancy (A.) Shinn 1832–
    13. 13. Martha Shinn 1815–1914
    14. 14. Oliver Shinn 1821–1883 m. Louisa Clempson 1823–1889
      1. 1. Eddie (E) Shinn 1856–1928 m. Nettie Shinn 1856–1923
        1. 1. Myrtle Shinn 1879–
        2. 2. John Shinn 1885–1971
        3. 3. Walter (King) Shinn 1886–1948
        4. 4. Cecile Shinn 1899–
      2. 2. Robert (E. Lee) Shinn 1865–1942 m. Eliza Brown 1862– m. Elva (Cynthia) Roff 1863–
        1. 1. Vera (Elizabeth) Shinn 1891–
        2. 2. Irma (L) Shinn 1893–
        3. 3. Oliver (J) Shinn 1894–
        4. 4. Mary (Esther) Shinn 1896–
        5. 5. May (Emerson) Shinn 1903–
        6. 6. Marion (Loraine) Shinn 1907–
      3. 3. Laura Shinn 1864–
      4. 4. Louisa Shinn 1859–
      5. 5. Samuel Shinn 1858–
      6. 6. Jas (O) Shinn 1848–1880 m. Angelica ("Anna") Shinn 1847–1925
        1. 1. Daisy (S) Rankin 1870–1950 m. Norman (K) Rankin 1847–1903
        2. 2. Frederick (C) Shinn 1878–1960
        3. 3. Joseph (Oliver) Shinn 1879–1965 m. Louise (P) Pressler 1883–1957
      7. 7. Mary (E) Shinn 1850–1855
      8. 8. Albert (L.) Shinn 1854–1919 m. Sarena Shinn 1862–1940
        1. 1. Bessie Shinn 1881–1917 m. Edward (O) Dalton 1888–
        2. 2. Nannie Shinn 1883–1884
        3. 3. Bertie Shinn –1884
        4. 4. C (L) Shinn 1887–1973 m. Georgie (Ella) Shinn 1885–1959
        5. 5. Clemson (G.) Shinn 1887–1926
        6. 6. Marion (G.) Shinn 1901–1902
        7. 7. Clemson Shinn 1885–1926
        8. 8. Donna (Dolores) Shinn 1890–1975
  2. 2. Samuel (Branson) Shinn 1776–1825
  3. 3. Levi Shin\Shinn 1765–1830
  4. 4. John Shin\Shinn 1773–1860
  5. 5. Rebecca Standley 1765–1834

Samuel Shinn's Timeline

5 Records

1745
1745
Birth of Samuel Shinn in Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1790
1790
Age 45
Samuel Shinn resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 55
Samuel Shinn resided here in Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
1804
1804
Age 59
Samuel Shinn - Probate in Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1807
1807
Age 62
Death of Samuel Shinn in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births, Marriage Certificates and Burials, 1753-1827; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: unknown
    Event Place: Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Samuel Shinn Jr. unknown

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 150; Image: 94; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: County Tax Ratables, Sep 1802 [New Jersey State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 411291; Page Number: 11; Family Number: 10
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Morgan, Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 64; Image: 511; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Burlington County); Probate Place: Burlington, New Jersey
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, Wills and Probate Records, Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Burlington County); Probate Place: Burlington, New Jersey
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