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Bryant Skipper 1816–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1816

Birth Location: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 24 Apr 1878

Death Location: Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Rev. Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Liles

Spouse(s): Susan Matthews, Ellen Mathews

Children(s): Nora Skipper, Sallie Skipper, Mattie Skipper, Rosa Skipper, Skipper None, Katie Skipper

The story of Bryant Skipper began in 1816 in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Bryant Skipper resided in District 68, Pike, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Bryant Skipper resided in District 1001, Spalding, Georgia, USA. Bryant Skipper married Ellen H Mathews, Susan Catherine Matthews, and had children including Katie Skipper, Mattie Skipper, Nora Skipper, Rosa Skipper, Sallie Skipper, Skipper. Bryant Skipper passed away in 1878 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bryant Skipper began in 1816 in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Bryant Skipper resided in District 68, Pike, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Bryant Skipper resided in District 1001, Spalding, Georgia, USA.
  • Bryant Skipper married Ellen H Mathews, Susan Catherine Matthews, and had children including Katie Skipper, Mattie Skipper, Nora Skipper, Rosa Skipper, Sallie Skipper, Skipper.
  • Bryant Skipper passed away in 1878 in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. Jr.
1784–1863
Birth Location: Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
RJ
Elizabeth Liles
1791–1863
Birth Location: Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
EL

Spouses(s)

Susan Matthews
1830–1871
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
SM
Ellen Mathews
1834–1854
Birth Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, USA
EM

Children(s)

Nora Skipper
1857–1937
Birth Location: Georgia
NS
Sallie Skipper
1859–1948
Birth Location: Griffin, Spaulding, Georgia, USA
SS
Mattie Skipper
1864–1955
Birth Location: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
MS
Rosa Skipper
1867–
Birth Location: Georgia
RS
Skipper None
1854–
Birth Location: –
S
Katie Skipper
1864–1948
Birth Location: –
KS

Bryant Skipper's Ancestors

Self
Bryant Skipper
1816–1878
Birth Place: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Rev. John Wesley Skipper Jr.
1784–1863
Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Liles
1791–1863
Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Wesley Skipper) Sr
1760–1831
Jones, North Carolina
Frances Liles
1750–1790
Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Benjamin (C) Liles
1747–1828
Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Charity Watson
1751–
Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Skipper
1740–
Nelson Liles
1717–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Skipper
1724–
Nelson I
1690–
Susan Aycock
1692–

Bryant Skipper's Descendants

1.
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Bryant Skipper (13 Oct 1816–24 Apr 1878) m. Susan (Catherine) Matthews (1830–1871) m. Ellen (H) Mathews (13 Mar 1834–22 May 1854)
  1. 1. Nora Skipper 1857–1937 m. Edward (Winslow) Doe 1852–1924
    1. 1. Florence Doe 1884–1965
    2. 2. Raymond (Barnes) Doe 1888–1978
  2. 2. Sallie Skipper 1859–1948
  3. 3. Mattie Skipper 1864–1955
  4. 4. Rosa Skipper 1867–
  5. 5. Skipper 1854–
  6. 6. Katie Skipper 1864–1948 m. Thomas (Joel) Davis 1854–1927
    1. 1. Margaret Davis 1901–1995 m. Edward (Alonza) Holmes 1902–1970
      1. 1. David (Marion) Holmes 1927–1987 m. Frances Avant 1926–2015
      2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Holmes 1932–2018
      3. 3. Dean (Lee) Holmes 1936–2004 m. Betty D 1949–2005
      4. 4. Dr. (Edward Alonza Holmes) Jr. 1926– m. Cornelia (Jane) Vineyard 1926–2018
    2. 2. Frank (Lawson) Davis 1903–1961 m. Jane (Cranford) Bell –2006

Bryant Skipper's Timeline

6 Records

1816
13 Oct 1816
Birth of Bryant Skipper in Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 34
Bryant Skipper resided here in District 68, Pike, Georgia, USA
District 68, Pike, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 44
Bryant Skipper resided here in District 1001, Spalding, Georgia, USA
District 1001, Spalding, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 54
Bryant Skipper resided here in Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
1878
24 Apr 1878
Age 62
Death of Bryant Skipper in Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
1880
26 Jun 1880
Age 64
Bryant Skipper - Probate in Spalding, Georgia, USA
Spalding, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1816
    Event Place: Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: M593_173; Page: 412A; Family History Library Film: 545672
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1001, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: M653_136; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 803136
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 68, Pike, Georgia; Roll: M432_80; Page: 211B; Image: 434
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 68, Pike, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 68, Pike, Georgia; Roll: M432_80; Page: 211B; Image: 434

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1001, Spalding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1001, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: M653_136; Page: 199; Family History Library Film: 803136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia; Roll: M593_173; Page: 412A; Family History Library Film: 545672

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: District 1001, Spalding, Georgia
    Record Source: 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1878
    Event Place: Griffin, Spalding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate and Guardianship Records For Spalding Co., Ga.; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Spalding County); Probate Place: Spalding, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Spalding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Probate and Guardianship Records For Spalding Co., Ga.; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Spalding County); Probate Place: Spalding, Georgia
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