Who was Mary Skinner?

Mary Skinner (1837–1905) was born in Perry, AL, USA and died in Nacogdoches Co., Texas USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Skinner 1837–1905

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1837 · Perry, AL, USA

Died 19 Sep 1905 · Nacogdoches Co., Texas USA

Spouse Charles P Charley Scarborough

Children Dosier Espy Scarbrough

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Charles P Charley Scarborough

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Mary Skinner was born in 1837 in Perry, AL, USA. Mary Skinner married charles p charley scarborough, and had children including dosier espy scarbrough. Mary Skinner passed away in 1905 in Nacogdoches Co., Texas USA.

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: Mary Skinner (1837–1905) was born in Perry, AL, USA and died in Nacogdoches Co., Texas USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Skinner PTP

1837–1905

Perry, AL, USA