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Benjamin Russell Skinner 1815–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1815

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 26 Sep 1871

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

Father: Benjamin Skinner

Mother: Esther Kea

Spouse(s): Penelope Albritton

Children(s): Benjamin Skinner, Abijah Skinner

The story of Benjamin Russell Skinner began in 1815 in Kentucky, United States. In 1870, Benjamin Russell Skinner resided in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA. Benjamin Russell Skinner married Penelope Ann Penny Albritton, and had children including Abijah Williford Skinner, Benjamin Allen Skinner. Benjamin Russell Skinner passed away in 1871 in Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Russell Skinner began in 1815 in Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Russell Skinner resided in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA.
  • Benjamin Russell Skinner married Penelope Ann Penny Albritton, and had children including Abijah Williford Skinner, Benjamin Allen Skinner.
  • Benjamin Russell Skinner passed away in 1871 in Snow Hill, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Skinner's Ancestors

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Benjamin Skinner
1815–1871
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States
Parents
Benjamin Skinner
1774–1823
Falling Creek, Lenoir County, North Carolina, USA
Esther Kea
1784–1865
Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Skinner
1749–1828
Chowan County, North Carolina, USA
Priscilla Woodham
1751–1820
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Skinner
1724–1785
Sarah Ann
1727–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Skinner
1704–1747

Benjamin Skinner's Descendants

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Benjamin (Russell) Skinner (10 Feb 1815–26 Sep 1871) m. Penelope (Ann Penny) Albritton (16 Dec 1823–16 Aug 1884)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Allen) Skinner 1845–1900
  2. 2. Abijah (Williford) Skinner 1847–1933

Benjamin Skinner's Timeline

3 Records

1815
10 Feb 1815
Birth of Benjamin Russell Skinner in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 55
Benjamin Russell Skinner resided here in Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1871
26 Sep 1871
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Russell Skinner in Furman, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA
Furman, Wilcox County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1815
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 467A; Image: 258456; Family History Library Film: 545544
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Snow Hill, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 467A; Image: 258456; Family History Library Film: 545544

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1871
    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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