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John Porter Skaggs 1887–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1887

Birth Location: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Nov 1970

Death Location: Greenview, Hopkins County, Texas, USA

Father: Frederick Skaggs

Mother: Sarah Witherspoon

Spouse(s): Rebecca Graham, Ethel Braziel

Children(s): Clarence Skaggs, Claudie Skaggs, Milford Skaggs, Jewel Skaggs, Marvin Skaggs

John Porter Skaggs was born in 1887 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Frederick Skaggs And Sarah Cathleen Witherspoon. In 1900, John Porter Skaggs resided in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA. In 1910, John Porter Skaggs resided in Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas. John Porter Skaggs married Ethel B Braziel, Rebecca Nevada Becky Graham, and had children including Clarence David Skaggs, Claudie Lee Skaggs, Jewel Mae Skaggs, Marvin Weaver Skaggs, Milford Ray Skaggs. John Porter Skaggs passed away in 1970 in Greenview, Hopkins County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • John Porter Skaggs was born in 1887 in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA, the child of Frederick Skaggs And Sarah Cathleen Witherspoon.
  • In 1900, John Porter Skaggs resided in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, John Porter Skaggs resided in Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas.
  • John Porter Skaggs married Ethel B Braziel, Rebecca Nevada Becky Graham, and had children including Clarence David Skaggs, Claudie Lee Skaggs, Jewel Mae Skaggs, Marvin Weaver Skaggs, Milford Ray Skaggs.
  • John Porter Skaggs passed away in 1970 in Greenview, Hopkins County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Skaggs
1847–1918
Birth Location: Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Witherspoon
1854–1934
Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Graham
1889–1906
Birth Location: Texas
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Ethel Braziel
1896–1958
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Clarence Skaggs
1918–2003
Birth Location: Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, Texas, USA
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Claudie Skaggs
1925–1994
Birth Location: Miller Grove, Texas
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Milford Skaggs
1932–1992
Birth Location: Sulphur Springs, Hopkins, Texas, USA
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Jewel Skaggs
1914–1982
Birth Location: Hopkins County, Texas, USA
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Marvin Skaggs
1921–1995
Birth Location: Miller Grove, Texas, United States
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John Skaggs's Ancestors

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John Skaggs
1887–1970
Birth Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Frederick Skaggs
1847–1918
Good Spring, Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Cathleen) Witherspoon
1854–1934
Warren, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Benjamin) Skaggs
1797–1886
Nolin, Edmonson Co, KY
Sarah (A) Smith
1821–1902
Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
Simpson (Lemuel "Major") Witherspoon
1807–1870
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth ("Christa") Pearson
1829–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Skaggs
1760–1809
Sarah Lyon
1760–1809
David SMITH
1784–
Sarah Skidmore
1792–1850
James Witherspoon
1781–1870
Nancy Motley
1781–1824
2nd-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
James Witherspoon
1730–1781
Johanna Lee
1731–
Capt Motley
1734–1812
Elizabeth Page
1740–1816

John Skaggs's Descendants

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John (Porter) Skaggs (1 Oct 1887–1 Nov 1970) m. Rebecca (Nevada "Becky") Graham (18 Feb 1889–1906) m. Ethel (B) Braziel (Aug 1896–16 JUL 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

John Skaggs's Timeline

9 Records

1887
1 Oct 1887
Birth of John Porter Skaggs in Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas
1920
1920
Age 33
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Hopkins, Texas
Hopkins, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Hopkins, Texas, USA
Hopkins, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Miller Grove, Texas, USA
Miller Grove, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
John Porter Skaggs resided here in Hopkins, Texas, USA
Hopkins, Texas, USA
1970
1 Nov 1970
Age 83
Death of John Porter Skaggs in Gainsville Hospital, Cook Co, Texas, United States
Gainsville Hospital, Cook Co, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1887
    Event Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T627_4068; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 112-25
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-62-0097; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1956.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T625_1816; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 80
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hopkins County, Texas; Roll: 1953561; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Van Alstyne, Grayson, Texas; Roll: 1640; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1241640
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 98; Image: 773.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1557; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 98; Image: 773.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T625_1816; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 80

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hopkins, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T627_4068; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 112-25

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hopkins, Texas; Roll: T627_4068; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 112-25

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Miller Grove, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hopkins, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hopkins, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Hopkins County, Texas; Roll: 1953561; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whitesboro, Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1970
    Event Place: Gainsville Hospital, Cook Co, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 459-62-0097; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: 1956.
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenview, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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