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Frederick Skaggs 1847–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 December 1847

Birth Location: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 18 October 1918

Death Location: Collin County, Texas, USA

Father: William Skaggs

Mother: Sarah Smith

Spouse(s): Sarah Witherspoon

Children(s): John Skaggs, James Skaggs, Eugene Skaggs, Bernettie Skaggs, Drucille Skaggs, Mary Skaggs, WIlliam Skaggs, Sarah Skaggs, Emily Skaggs, Fannie Skaggs, Annie Skaggs

In 1847, Frederick Skaggs entered the world in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States, born to William Benjamin Skaggs And Sarah A Smith. Frederick Skaggs married Sarah Cathleen Witherspoon, and had children including Annie G Skaggs, Bernettie Nettie Skaggs, Drucille Belle Skaggs, Emily G Skaggs, Eugene Jack Skaggs, Fannie Bertha Skaggs, James Nathan Skaggs, John Porter Skaggs, Mary Flossy Skaggs, Sarah Elizabeth Lizzie Skaggs, William David Skaggs. Frederick Skaggs passed away in 1918 in Collin County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Frederick Skaggs entered the world in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States, born to William Benjamin Skaggs And Sarah A Smith.
  • Frederick Skaggs married Sarah Cathleen Witherspoon, and had children including Annie G Skaggs, Bernettie Nettie Skaggs, Drucille Belle Skaggs, Emily G Skaggs, Eugene Jack Skaggs, Fannie Bertha Skaggs, James Nathan Skaggs, John Porter Skaggs, Mary Flossy Skaggs, Sarah Elizabeth Lizzie Skaggs, William David Skaggs.
  • Frederick Skaggs passed away in 1918 in Collin County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Skaggs
1797–1886
Birth Location: Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
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Sarah Smith
1821–1902
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Witherspoon
1854–1934
Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

John Skaggs
1887–1970
Birth Location: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
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James Skaggs
1878–1940
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA
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Eugene Skaggs
1895–1985
Birth Location: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, United States
ES
Bernettie Skaggs
1898–1910
Birth Location: Grayson County, Texas, USA
BS
Drucille Skaggs
1880–1962
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Mary Skaggs
1883–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
MS
WIlliam Skaggs
1873–1907
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Skaggs
1875–1904
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, USA
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Emily Skaggs
1892–1929
Birth Location: Grayson County, Texas, USA
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Fannie Skaggs
1885–1967
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, USA
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Annie Skaggs
1890–1932
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
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Frederick Skaggs's Ancestors

Self
Frederick Skaggs
1847–1918
Birth Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Parents
William Benjamin Skaggs
1797–1886
Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
Sarah (A) Smith
1821–1902
Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Aaron Skaggs
1760–1809
Virginia, United States
Sarah (Sally) Lyon
1760–1809
Washington, Virginia, United States
David SMITH
1784–
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Skidmore
1792–1850
Pendleton, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Skaggs
1744–1818
Elizabeth Wills
1728–1821
Humberston Jr
1724–1783
Hannah Crabtree
1724–
Capt Smith
1755–1841
Elizabeth McGee
1756–1840
John Skidmore
1763–1816
Sarah McClure
1753–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Skaggs
1720–1781
Rachel Moredock
1705–1805
Humberston Lyon
1696–1767
Capt "Schmitt"
1730–1787
Anna Leonhardt
1731–1804
James Skidmore
1732–1807
Sarah McDonald
1735–1816
James McClure
1740–1798
Sarah Campbell
1742–

Frederick Skaggs's Descendants

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Frederick Skaggs (30 December 1847–18 October 1918) m. Sarah (Cathleen) Witherspoon (16 Oct 1854–30 Dec 1934)
  1. 1. John (Porter) Skaggs 1887–1970 m. Rebecca (Nevada "Becky") Graham 1889–1906 m. Ethel (B) Braziel 1896–1958
    1. 1. Clarence (David) Skaggs 1918–2003 m. Dessie (Odell) Simpson 1919–1996 m. Lela (N.) Bradford 1922–
      1. 1. John (David) Skaggs 1950–2010
    2. 2. Claudie (Lee) Skaggs 1925–1994 m. Ruth ("Ruthie" Gertrude) Norman 1934–2013
    3. 3. Milford (Ray) Skaggs 1932–1992 m. Mary (Ellen Helton) "Greenfield" 1932–2010
    4. 4. Jewel (Mae) Skaggs 1914–1982 m. Speed (Reed) Gafford 1906–1984
      1. 1. Kenneth (Lee) Gafford 1935–2004 m. Goldia (Faye) Cantrell 1935–2015
      2. 2. Allen (George (AG)) Gafford 1937–2017 m. Jo (Ann) Reynolds 1937–2018
      3. 3. Lou (Ann) Gafford 1942–1992 m. Robert (Andrew) Coleman 1940–2009
    5. 5. Marvin (Weaver) Skaggs 1921–1995 m. Cora (Elizabeth) Bradford 1920–1988 m. Hattie (Marie) King 1927–2012
      1. 1. Helen (Marie) Skaggs 1946–2010 m. Oscar (Franklin) Brown 1940–2015
      2. 2. Jerry (Don) Skaggs 1948–1948
  2. 2. James (Nathan) Skaggs 1878–1940 m. Jessie (Lola) Wilson 1896–1976
    1. 1. Charles (Edward Skaggs) Sr 1931–2007
    2. 2. Mary (Jewel) Skaggs 1917–2001 m. Eber (Jr.) Swindle 1917–
    3. 3. Myrtle (Natie) Skaggs 1912–
    4. 4. Marshal Skaggs 1909–
  3. 3. Eugene ("Jack") Skaggs 1895–1985 m. Roxie (Pearl) Jackson 1899–1996
    1. 1. Francis (Pearl) Skaggs 1936–1936
    2. 2. Carl (Andrew) Skaggs 1920–1998
  4. 4. Bernettie ("Nettie") Skaggs 1898–1910
  5. 5. Drucille (Belle) Skaggs 1880–1962
  6. 6. Mary (Flossy) Skaggs 1883–1950 m. Flemmons (Petway) Petty 1881–1959
    1. 1. Johnnie (Beatrice) Petty 1907–1985
    2. 2. Birdie (Leslie) Petty 1903–1990 m. Willie (Mae) Smith 1906–
      1. 1. Roy (W C) Petty 1922–1979
    3. 3. Flemmons (Petway Petty) Jr 1912–1967 m. Reba (P) Day 1915–
      1. 1. Helen (Pauline) Petty 1935–2016
      2. 2. Harold (Gene) Petty 1939–1982
    4. 4. Quincie (R) Petty 1905–1985 m. Frank (J) Bullard 1897–
      1. 1. Mary (Frances) Bullard 1925–
  7. 7. WIlliam (David) Skaggs 1873–1907 m. Martha (J) Davis 1879–
    1. 1. Willie (Mae) Skaggs 1906–2000
    2. 2. Winnie Skaggs 1907–
  8. 8. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Skaggs 1875–1904 m. William (B) Diffee 1860–1945
    1. 1. Jennie (M) Diffee 1896–1976 m. Chester (A) Rowe 1895–1965
      1. 1. Leo (Bertie) Rowe 1914–1989
      2. 2. Reba Rowe 1925–
      3. 3. Dora Rowe 1918–
  9. 9. Emily (G) Skaggs 1892–1929
  10. 10. Fannie (Bertha) Skaggs 1885–1967
  11. 11. Annie (G) Skaggs 1890–1932 m. James (Robert "Bob") Graham 1887–1958
    1. 1. Mary (Adelle) Graham 1906–1981 m. Joseph (William "Willie" Branham) Sr 1905–1995
      1. 1. Joseph (William Branham) Jr 1925–2003
      2. 2. Emma (Lee) Branham 1928–1999
    2. 2. Coy (Parker) Graham 1938–2016

Frederick Skaggs's Timeline

16 Records

1844
27 Dec 1844
Birth of Frederick Skaggs in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
1847
27 Dec 1847
Birth of Frederick Skaggs in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
1847
30 December 1847
Birth of Frederick Skaggs in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
1847
30 December 1847
Birth of Frederick Skaggs in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
1847
30 December 1847
Birth of Frederick Skaggs in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
1847
30 December 1847
Birth of Frederick Skaggs in Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 3
Frederick Skaggs resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Frederick Skaggs resided here in District 1, Warren, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Frederick Skaggs resided here in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Frederick Skaggs resided here in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Frederick Skaggs resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
1918
20 Oct 1918
Age 71
Death of Frederick Skaggs in Elmont Community, Grayson Co, Texas, United States
Elmont Community, Grayson Co, Texas, United States
1918
18 October 1918
Age 71
Death of Frederick Skaggs in Collin County, Texas, United States of America
Collin County, Texas, United States of America
1918
18 October 1918
Age 71
Death of Frederick Skaggs in Elmont Community, Grayson Co, Texas, United States
Elmont Community, Grayson Co, Texas, United States
1918
18 October 1918
Age 71
Death of Frederick Skaggs in Collin County, Texas, USA
Collin County, Texas, USA
1918
18 October 1918
Age 71
Death of Frederick Skaggs in Collin County, Texas, USA
Collin County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Family History Film: 1254411; Page: 508B; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0718
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1241640
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_398; Page: 805; Family History Library Film: 803398
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375570
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_198; Page: 19A; Image: 275
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1847
    Event Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 December 1847
    Event Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 December 1847
    Event Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 December 1847
    Event Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 December 1847
    Event Place: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_198; Page: 19A; Image: 275

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_398; Page: 805; Family History Library Film: 803398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky; Roll: 411; Family History Film: 1254411; Page: 508B; Enumeration District: 038; Image: 0718

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1241640

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0098; FHL microfilm: 1375570

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Elmont Community, Grayson Co, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1918
    Event Place: Collin County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1918
    Event Place: Elmont Community, Grayson Co, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1918
    Event Place: Collin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1918
    Event Place: Collin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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