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Benjamin W. Skinner Senior 1750–1828 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1750

Birth Location: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 28 June 1828

Death Location: Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Jr.

Mother: Sarah Skinner

Spouse(s): Priscilla Woodham

Children(s): Benjamin Jr, Lemuel Skinner, Mary Skinner, Edward Skinner

The story of Benjamin W. Skinner Senior began in 1750 in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States. In 1769, Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided in No Township Listed, Dobbs County, NC. In 1790, Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, Unite. Benjamin W. Skinner Senior married Priscilla Woodham, and had children including Benjamin Woodham Skinner Jr, Edward Skinner, Lemuel Skinner, Mary Skinner. Benjamin W. Skinner Senior passed away in 1828 in Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin W. Skinner Senior began in 1750 in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1769, Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided in No Township Listed, Dobbs County, NC.
  • In 1790, Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, Unite.
  • Benjamin W. Skinner Senior married Priscilla Woodham, and had children including Benjamin Woodham Skinner Jr, Edward Skinner, Lemuel Skinner, Mary Skinner.
  • Benjamin W. Skinner Senior passed away in 1828 in Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr.
1724–1786
Birth Location: Nansemond, Virginia, USA
WJ
Sarah Skinner
1727–1795
Birth Location: Boston, Mass or NC
SS

Spouses(s)

Priscilla Woodham
1751–1816
Birth Location: Lenoir, Dobbs, North Carolina, USA
PW

Children(s)

Benjamin Jr
1774–1823
Birth Location: Dobbs County, Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
BJ
Lemuel Skinner
1786–1859
Birth Location: Darlington County, South Carolina, United States of America
LS
Mary Skinner
1784–1852
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
MS
Edward Skinner
1774–1821
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
ES

Benjamin Senior's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Senior
1750–1828
Birth Place: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Skinner Jr.
1724–1786
Nansemond, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ann Corprew) Skinner
1727–1795
Boston, Mass or NC
Grandparents
Willam (Skinner) Sr
1704–1747
Elizabeth City, Virginia, United States
Anne Harrell
1706–1756
St, Pauls, Parish, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Miles Gayle
1702–1761
Farnley, Hall, York, Yorkshire, England
Hannah Yeales
1706–1750
Farnley, Hall, York, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
DR (Surgeon)
1666–1743
Jane Smith
1664–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cpl VII
1643–1724
Mary Easton
1640–1695

Benjamin Senior's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (W. Skinner) Senior (1750–28 June 1828) m. Priscilla Woodham (1751–1816)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Woodham Skinner) Jr 1774–1823 m. Eleanor (Esther) Kea 1784–1865
    1. 1. James (Otis) Skinner 1818–1878 m. Mary Calley 1818–1898
      1. 1. David (Griffith) Skinner 1853–1937 m. Fannie (P) Powell 1858–1948
        1. 1. Henry (Curtis) Skinner 1886–1972 m. Lillian (Fryar) 9 1894–1969
        2. 2. Francis Skinner 1889–1974
        3. 3. James (Elbert) Skinner 1883–1973
        4. 4. Cecil (Aubrey) Skinner 1891–1977 m. Gladys Hermann 1905–1984
        5. 5. David (Toliver) Skinner 1892–1980
        6. 6. Dora (Viola) Skinner 1880–1982
        7. 7. Pernel Skinner 1882–1957
        8. 8. Claudia (Skinner) Acker 1901–1959 m. William (Walter Acker) Sr 1902–1959
        9. 9. Laura (Belle) Skinner 1879–1908 m. William (Robert Norfleet) Sr 1876–1969
        10. 10. Vandis Skinner 1902–
        11. 11. Calvin (Powell) Skinner 1881–1957
        12. 12. Sewid Skinner 1893–
      2. 2. Nettie Skinner 1864–
      3. 3. Mary (E.) Skinner 1851–1876
      4. 4. Emma Skinner 1860–
      5. 5. Sellie Skinner 1845–1923
      6. 6. James (Whitmell) Skinner 1847–1927 m. Tempie (Ellen "Eppie") Dawson 1868–1954
        1. 1. Royce (Lewis) Skinner 1903–1974
        2. 2. Bethesda Skinner 1911–1998
      7. 7. Falford Skinner 1862–
      8. 8. Benjamin (James) Skinner 1849–1918
      9. 9. Sarah (Sallie) Skinner 1855–1916
      10. 10. Vereso (P) Skinner 1842–
      11. 11. Theresa (Marie) Skinner 1842–1930
        1. 1. Emma (Virginia) Powell 1860–1941
    2. 2. John Skinner 1814–1890
    3. 3. Benjamin (Russel) Skinner 1815–1871
    4. 4. Harriet Skinner 1813–1897
    5. 5. Comfort Skinner 1806–1825
    6. 6. Abijah (S) Skinner 1821–
    7. 7. "Susan" (Susannah) Skinner 1810–
    8. 8. Tarmer ((Tamer)) Skinner 1808–
    9. 9. Nancy Skinner 1819–
    10. 10. Ira (Jan) Skinner 1810–1881
  2. 2. Lemuel Skinner 1786–1859
  3. 3. Mary Skinner 1784–1852
  4. 4. Edward Skinner 1774–1821

Benjamin Senior's Timeline

6 Records

1750
1750
Birth of Benjamin W. Skinner Senior in Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
1769
1769
Age 19
Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided here in No Township Listed, Dobbs County, NC
No Township Listed, Dobbs County, NC
1790
1790
Age 40
Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided here in St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 60
Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided here in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Darlington, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 70
Benjamin W. Skinner Senior resided here in Darlington, South Carolina, United States
Darlington, South Carolina, United States
1828
28 June 1828
Age 78
Death of Benjamin W. Skinner Senior in Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
Darlington County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1750
    Event Place: Dobbs, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Dobbs County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: St Thomas, Cheraws District, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 355; Image: 219; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Darlington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Darlington, South Carolina; Roll: 62; Page: 653; Image: 00019; Family History Library Film: 0181421

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Darlington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Darlington, South Carolina; Page: 11B; NARA Roll: M33_118; Image: 136

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 June 1828
    Event Place: Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bishopville, Lee County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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