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Benjamin Skinner 1774–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: March 1823

Death Location: Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA

Father: Benjamin Skinner

Mother: Priscilla Woodham

Spouse(s): Esther Kea

Children(s): Ira Skinner, Comfort Skinner, Tarmer Skinner, Susan Skinner, Harriet Skinner, Benjamin Skinner, John Skinner, James Skinner, Nancy Skinner, Abijah Skinner

The story of Benjamin Skinner began in 1774 in Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA. In 1800, Benjamin Skinner resided in Darlington, South Carolina. Benjamin Skinner married Esther Kea, and had children including Abijah Skinner, Benjamin Russell Skinner, Comfort Skinner, Harriet Skinner, Ira Skinner, James Otis Skinner, John B Skinner, Nancy Skinner, Susan Skinner, Tarmer Skinner. Benjamin Skinner passed away in 1823 in Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Skinner began in 1774 in Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, Benjamin Skinner resided in Darlington, South Carolina.
  • Benjamin Skinner married Esther Kea, and had children including Abijah Skinner, Benjamin Russell Skinner, Comfort Skinner, Harriet Skinner, Ira Skinner, James Otis Skinner, John B Skinner, Nancy Skinner, Susan Skinner, Tarmer Skinner.
  • Benjamin Skinner passed away in 1823 in Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Skinner
1749–1828
Birth Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
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Priscilla Woodham
1751–1820
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Esther Kea
1784–1865
Birth Location: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Ira Skinner
1804–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Comfort Skinner
1806–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Tarmer Skinner
1808–1860
Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
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Susan Skinner
1805–1880
Birth Location: Darlington County, South Carolina, USA
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Harriet Skinner
1812–
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Skinner
1815–1871
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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John Skinner
1815–1890
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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James Skinner
1818–1878
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Nancy Skinner
1819–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Abijah Skinner
1821–
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Benjamin Skinner's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Skinner
1774–1823
Birth Place: Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Skinner
1749–1828
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Priscilla Woodham
1751–1820
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Skinner
1724–1785
Nansemond County, Virginia, USA
Sarah Ann
1727–
Great-Grandparents
William Skinner
1704–1747
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Skinner's Descendants

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Benjamin Skinner (1774–March 1823) m. Esther Kea (1784–1865)
  1. 1. Ira Skinner 1804–1870 m. Permelia (Lamb) Albritton 1810–1878
  2. 2. Comfort Skinner 1806–
  3. 3. Tarmer Skinner 1808–1860 m. John Lockler 1802–1860
    1. 1. Ransom (James) Lockler 1837–1904
    2. 2. Alfred Lockler 1833–
    3. 3. Michael Lockler 1832–
    4. 4. Esther Lockler 1835–
    5. 5. Nancy (Jennie) Lockler 1842–
    6. 6. Mary (Polly) Lockler 1847–
    7. 7. Nelly Lockler 1850–
    8. 8. Betsy Lockler 1851–
    9. 9. Robert (Lucky Lockler) Sr 1841–1928
    10. 10. Benjamin Lockler 1840–
  4. 4. Susan Skinner 1805–1880 m. Samuel Skinner 1800–1853
    1. 1. Harriet Elizabeth 1828–
  5. 5. Harriet Skinner 1812–
  6. 6. Benjamin (Russell) Skinner 1815–1871 m. Penelope (Ann Penny) Albritton 1823–1884
    1. 1. Benjamin (Allen) Skinner 1845–1900
    2. 2. Abijah (Williford) Skinner 1847–1933
  7. 7. John (B) Skinner 1815–1890 m. Elizabeth (E.) Johnson 1824–1895 m. Susannah Albritton 1806–1844
    1. 1. Enoch (Albritton) Skinner 1843–1926 m. Margaret Johnson 1836–
    2. 2. Esther Skinner 1844–1934 m. George (Washington) Clayton 1834–1914
      1. 1. Abner (Steed) Clayton 1870–1937
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth "Mollie") Clayton 1881–1973
    3. 3. Susan (Catherine) Skinner 1847–1917 m. John (William Mayfield) Sr 1850–1934
      1. 1. John (W) Mayfield 1877–
      2. 2. Sophronia Mayfield 1878–
      3. 3. George (W) Mayfield 1881–
      4. 4. Sallie (E) Mayfield 1883–
    4. 4. Frances Skinner 1848–
    5. 5. Martha (Jane) Skinner 1850–1929 m. Joel (Reed) Allison 1847–1910
      1. 1. Sallie (E.) Allison 1878–
      2. 2. Susan Allison 1879–
    6. 6. George (B.) Skinner 1852–1917 m. Mary (Sharp) Patterson 1860–1942
    7. 7. John Skinner 1867–
    8. 8. Sallie (E) Skinner 1862–1886 m. William (Wyatt) Wray 1851–1931
      1. 1. Dollie (Sallie) Wray 1885–1935 m. Roland (Bartlett) Allen 1882–1957
        1. 1. Calvert (Selvin) Allen 1906–1972 m. Claudia (Estelle) Morgan 1914–1998
        2. 2. Ida (Lynn) Allen 1928–2009 m. Clarence (Eugene) Homer 1925–2006
        3. 3. Mary (Lula) Allen 1915–1998 m. Olen (Wesley) Moore 1910–1975
        4. 4. Dovie (Lavern) Allen 1912–1996 m. Haskell Barrett 1909–2001
        5. 5. Albert (Otto) Allen 1910–1989 m. Nona (Elizabeth) Lowry 1912–1988
        6. 6. Tramel (Edwin) Allen 1908–1943 m. Edna (Mae) Redfearn 1911–1995
        7. 7. Marlin Allen 1920–2000 m. Olia (Christine) Greeney 1919–2001
        8. 8. Tommie (Mae) Allen 1921–1998 m. Floyd (Winfred "Buck") Greeney 1917–2003
    9. 9. Washington (Russell) Skinner 1839–1900 m. Mary (Jane) Shelton 1849–
      1. 1. John (T.) Skinner 1865–
      2. 2. Samantha Skinner 1867–
      3. 3. James (E.) Skinner 1870–
      4. 4. Luella Skinner 1874–
      5. 5. Nancy (Ann) Skinner 1876–
      6. 6. Edward Skinner 1878–
      7. 7. George (B.) Skinner 1880–
  8. 8. James (Otis) Skinner 1818–1878
  9. 9. Nancy Skinner 1819–
  10. 10. Abijah Skinner 1821–

Benjamin Skinner's Timeline

3 Records

1774
1774
Birth of Benjamin Skinner in Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA
Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 26
Benjamin Skinner resided here in Darlington, South Carolina
Darlington, South Carolina
1823
March 1823
Age 49
Death of Benjamin Skinner in Furman, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA
Furman, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Darlington, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Darlington, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 114; Image: 221; Family History Library Film: 181422

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 1823
    Event Place: Furman, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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