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William C Skinner 1847 – 1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Dec 1847

Birth Location: Opennce Co Iowa

Death Date: 19 Sep 1916

Death Location: Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA

Father: Elisha Skinner

Mother: Elizabeth Peckham

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Albertson

Children(s): Lunetta Henkins

In 1847, William C Skinner entered the world in Opennce Co Iowa, born to Elisha Dyer Skinner and Elizabeth Abigail Peckham. In 1850, William C Skinner resided in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. In 1860, William C Skinner resided in Caldwell, Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA. William C Skinner married Elizabeth Ann Albertson, and had children including Lunetta Montezuma Henkins. William C Skinner passed away in 1916 in Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, William C Skinner entered the world in Opennce Co Iowa, born to Elisha Dyer Skinner and Elizabeth Abigail Peckham.
  • In 1850, William C Skinner resided in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1860, William C Skinner resided in Caldwell, Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA.
  • William C Skinner married Elizabeth Ann Albertson, and had children including Lunetta Montezuma Henkins.
  • William C Skinner passed away in 1916 in Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Skinner's Ancestors

Self
William Skinner
1847 – 1916
Birth Place: Opennce Co Iowa
Parents
Elisha Dyer Skinner
1814 – 1904
Pomfret, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Elizabeth (Abigail) Peckham
1817 – 1906
Holmes County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Elisha Skinner
1781 – 1839
Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut
Sarah Loomis
1792 – 1852
Chautauqua County, New York
Great-Grandparents
Israel Loomis
1756 – 1826
Hannah White
1764 – 1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abner Loomis
1729 – 1809
Charity Sprague
1730 – 1767
Joseph White
1719 – 1780
Patience Ball
1724 – 1804

William Skinner's Descendants

1.
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William (C) Skinner (28 Dec 1847 – 19 Sep 1916) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Albertson
  1. 1. Lunetta (Montezuma) Henkins (abt 1867 – 29 Jul 1956)

William Skinner's Timeline

5 Records

1847
28 Dec 1847
Birth of William C Skinner in Opennce Co Iowa
Opennce Co Iowa
1850
1850
Age 3
William C Skinner resided here in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
William C Skinner resided here in Caldwell, Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
Caldwell, Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
William C Skinner resided here in Vernon, Cowley, Kansas, USA
Vernon, Cowley, Kansas, USA
1916
19 Sep 1916
Age 69
Death of William C Skinner in Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1847
    Event Place: Opennce Co Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vernon, Cowley, Kansas; Roll: 377; Page: 618b; Enumeration District: 184
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Caldwell, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 681; Family History Library Film
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: 189; Page: 394a
    [5] Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1916; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: 189; Page: 394a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Caldwell, Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Caldwell, Appanoose, Iowa; Roll: M653_311; Page: 681; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Vernon, Cowley, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Vernon, Cowley, Kansas; Roll: 377; Page: 618b; Enumeration District: 184

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Appanoose County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Siloam Springs, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1916; Roll: 4

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