(See SKU Volume 3 #1, page 19 for introductory notes.)

father's gen. (vide, ante, Part Three, p. 377.) <"vide ante" means see the preceding pages. Compare this reference to Robert Wright as father-in-law of Richard Skinner with Monette's summary on page 1586. I am not sure why Monette assumes that Ann Skinner is a sister of John and Deacon Richard, since John's wife was Ann, i.e. she would be referred to as Ann Skinner.>

In a deed, dated, 1700, Aug. 29, with reference to land near Rahway, (E), was probably m. to Ann Wright, (Archives, vol. XXI, p. 311). In 1708, he was a debtor of Samuel Sheppard of Woodbridge, and in 1715, helped with inventory of the estate of John Spence of Woodbridge (vol. XXIII, pp. 435-456). John Skinner helped with the inventory of Edward Jones, 1716-7, June 10 (ditto, p. 267), and he was married to Elizabeth Cutter of Woodbridge, Mar. or Nov. 26, 1736, with four daughters born there (vide ante, Part Two, pp. 251-6). The former died 1748-9, leaving a will, followed by her will, 1750 (Archives, vol XXX, p. 435); and many descendants.

page 656: Richard Skinner listed as a First Settler Family.

page 737: Settlement of the estate of Samuel Shepherd of Woodbridge, people named included
--Richard Skinner.

page 738: John Skinner married Elizabeth Cutter 26 Mar 1736. Children:
Ann, b. 26 Dec 1736
Hannah, b. 2 Feb 1742/3
Esther, b. 1 Apr 1744
Elizabeth, b. 29 Apr 1746

page 765: Query of unknown origin, asking for information about Henry Baker, b. 1700, d. 17 Mar 1760, son Cornelius who married first Susannah Lee and second Sarah Skinner, widow.

page 824: 15 Jul 1715 Richard Skinner and Benjamin Force made an inventory of the estate of John Spencer of Woodbridge.

page 826: 14 Oct 1732 Thomas Skinner was bondsman for the estate of Ephraim Haddon of Woodbridge.

page 878: Robert Wright of Woodbridge came there from Staten Island (vide, ante, Part One, page 122), where, in 1680 and before, he was a settler, receiving Colonial land grant on the Island, in that year; removed to Woodbridge, 1684, (DALLY, page 103).
In 1701, he gave a deed "to his son-in-law, John Moores, both of Woodbridge, cordwainers, etc." His daughter, Mary Wright, had married, Captain John Moore of Woodbridge, (son of Matthew Moore), Dec. 28, 1692, (Jer. Gen., No. 4917, Dec. 19, 1914); and as published in this Series, (Part Two, ante, p. 250). Deed of 1700, "Robert Wright of Woodbridge to his son-in-law, Richard Skinner, (wife, ANN), of the same place, for 60 acres there on a branch of Rahaway River, etc." (vide, ante, Part Four, p. 630) <The "wife, Ann" is an insertion by Monette. There is nothing in the deed that gives the name of the daughter who is married to Richard Skinner.>

page 1036: Apphia Skinner b. 1741, d. 1824; Jonathan Skinner b. 1740, d. 1813.

page 1040: Dean Skinner d. 7 Dec 1771, age 64.

page 1065: Deed to Elias Bland from Wm. Burnet and Stephen Skinner H3:13 (1773)

page 1073: New Jersey Deed Records, as indexed --
Jonathan Deare to Stephen Skinner. A 3: 98 (1763)
Jonathan Deare to Stephen Skinner. H 3: 177 (1773)
Oliver Lancey to Thos. Skinner Jr. B 3: 9 (1762)

page 1075: (deeds, cont.)
Joseph Drake to Geo. Morris and John Skinner G 3: 523 (1759)

page 1080: (deeds, cont.)
Deed from Elizabeth Frost to Wm. Skinner and Robert King K:236 (1731)
Deed from Andrew Gordon to Stephen Skinner A 3: 324 (1764)

page 1082: (deeds, cont.)
Deed from Thomas Griffith to Thomas Skinner, Jr. K 2: 51 (1748)

page 1087: (deeds, cont.)
Deeds from heirs of Benjamin Hull to Thomas Skinner Jr. 1-2: 2188 (1759)
1-2: 290 (1759)

page 1088: (deeds, cont.)
Deed from Thomas Ingliss to Stephen Skinner H 3: 193 (1772)
Deed from John Jaques to Stephen Skinner C 2: 95 (1720)

page 1089: (deeds, cont.)
Deed from Stephen Johnston to Stephen Skinner H 3: 186 (1773)
Deed from Thomas Johnston to Stephen Skinner B 3: 29 (1764)
Deed from Augustus Johnston to Stephen Skinner H 3: 190 (1765)
Deed from David Johnston to Stephen Skinner A 3: 118 (1763)
Deed to John Johnston from Stephen Skinner by Agt. 3269 AM

page 1090: (deeds, cont.)
Michael Kearney est of to Stephen Skinner. E 3: 206 (1764)
Philip Kearny to Elizabeth and Susanna Skinner. 1-2: 190 (1757)
Philip Kearny to Courtland Skinner. 1-2: 191 (1757)

page 1092: (deeds, cont.)
George Leslie et ux to William Skinner. C 3: 163 (1730)
Ezekiel Letts to Cortland Skinner. H 3: 225 (1771)
Nathi. Loofbourrow by Sheriff to Stephen Skinner. H 3: 138 (1775)
Thomas Loofbourrow to William Skinner. C 3: 165 (1730)

page 1095: (deeds, cont.)
Hugh Munro et ux to Stephen Skinner. F 3: 123 (1770)
Joseph Murray to William Skinner. G 2: 523 (1746)
Joseph Murray to William Skinner. G 2: 525 (1746)

page 1097: (deeds, cont.)
Richard Skinner from Robert Wright. G: 136 (1700)
Stephen Skinner from Wm. Terril et ux. H 3: 184 (1773)
Stephen Skinner from Alexander Watson. H 3: 182 (1775)
Stephen Skinner from William Webb. B 3:28 (1763)
Stephen Skinner from Jeremiah White, est of by Sheriff. H 3: 188 (1766)
Stephen Skinner from James Wilson by Exs. F 3: 70 (1768)

page 1195: John Skinner was one of the administrators of the estate of Edward Jones, d. 1717.

page 1513: Members admitted to Woodbridge Church, Feb. 28, 1707-8: Richard Skinner, (Jr.), "Deacon." (Confused with John, as to wife.) <I am not sure why Monette makes this remark, and then continues to confuse Richard and John, as far as their wives, later in his books.>
Robert Wright in deed, 1700, calls him, "son:in-law," (vide, ante, Part Five, p. 878; and Part Four, page 630). He m. (2) Sarah, (nee Moore, dau. of Matthew Moore.) <As I said earlier, I can find nothing to substantiate that Sarah (Moore) Skinner's husband was Deacon Richard. Since they were a generation apart, it is unlikely, but not impossible. It should not be accepted, however, until the source, if any, is discovered.>
Members admitted June 6, 1708 -- Francis Skiner, (Skinner).
This may be "Frances," then a widow of first Richard Skinner.-- O.E.M. <It is interesting, that on page 630 Monette says Francis is the son of Richard, Sr., yet here he makes him/her a possible widow of Richard, Sr. On the other hand, if the Francis is a woman and not a man, it would be more likely to assume that she is the daughter of Robert Wright and the wife of Deacon Richard. In which case, one would have two brothers with their two wives as the members of the church. At this point, it is a futile debate, as there is no proof either way.>
Members admitted Aug. 20, 1708 include John Skiner, (Skinner), "Senior." Wife, Ann, (or Hannah), (nee Wright, dau, of Robert Wright, Sr.). also include Ann Skiner, (Skinner). Wife of John Skinner, (supra), (nee Wright). <It is amazing how many times Monette repeats this mistake.>

page 1523: Lewis C. Skinner, son of Susanna, died 20 Jan 1697 in 16th year. <This would appear to be the son of Richard and Susanna (Poulain) Skinner, since she is the only Susanna Skinner that seems to be in evidence there at that time. Since he is described as the son of Susanna and not the son of Richard, it would seem to indicate that Richard Skinner, Sr., was already dead at that time.>
page 1586: John Skinner, First, of Woodbridge. He was called "Senior" hence two of the name were contemporaneous.
Son of the first Richard Skinner, b. probably 1667-8. Died 1725, leaving a will dated July 12, 1725, proved Aug. 19, 1749. Wife, Ann, and children: Catte (Catherine), John,

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