_Richard SKINNER _
_John SKINNER _|
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It is endorsed presumably in John Skinner's hand writing, "John Skinner his book, God giv him it thair into Luck." The names and dates [for this family] were taken from the Bible, as far as Phebe. The other dates are there but the names have been supplied from other sources.
The following statements could belong to any of the Johns:
From New Jersey Records: 1776, March 25. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT I, John Skinner of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex, Provence of New Jersey, am held and firmly bound unto the Commissioners of the Loan Office of the County of Middlesex I the sum of L100 Proclamation Money of New Jersey to be paid to the Commissioners of the Loan Office of the County of Middlesex or their Successors To which payment well and truly to be made I lend myself, my Heirs, Executors and Administrators firmly by these Presents.
Sealed with my Seal, etc.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT THE ABOVE BOUNDEN John Skinner *** rators, or any of them shall and do *** be paid unto the above named ** Office of the County of *** their successors or their Attorney *** L *** ty five *** aforesaid, and the Interest thereof at the *** Cent per annum, in the Manner and *** the Proviso or Condition of a certain ** hn Skinner *** net of the said L95 and the Interest thereof, bearing even Date with these presents, without any Fraud or further Delay, the above obligation to be void, or else to be and remain in full Force and Virtue. Witnesses: Nathaniel Moore, Reuben Morris.
From New Jersey Archives, 2nd Series.
1779, Sept. 9. For Sale at Publick Vendue, On Thursday, a plantation containing 135 acres of land I the County of Middlesex and State of N.J., and has on it a good two story house, 4 rooms on a floor, and a cellar under it, a good barn and other buildings, a good well of water near the door; and plenty of Orchards and meadow, with 50 acres of excellent timber. All lying but two miles from Cranberry Town and across on the north side of the brook which serves as a fence for near 50 chains, and is but 7 miles from Princeton College, being near the great road that runs from thence to Monmouth Court House. The Land is good for grass or grain, and may be seen by applying to the subscriber on the premises, who will give a good title to the purchaser. Also will be sold the same day, cattle, sheep, swine, bees, household furniture of various sorts, and farmer's utensils. The vendue to begin at 10 o'clock of the above date on the premises when due attention will be given and the conditions made known by me. (Signed) John Skinner (vol. 3. P. 575).
From Penn. Archives, 3rd series.
1780, John Skinner was taxed in Cumberland Co., for 5 horses, 1 cattle (vol. 20,p. 309).
1781, John Skinner was taxed for 100 acres, 3 horses, 2 cattle (vol. 20, p. 446).
1782, John Skinner was taxed for 200 acres, 3 horses, 2 cattle.
1783, June 13. John Skinner, Sen., of Franklin Co., had 290 acres surveyed (vol. 25, p. 41).
1786, May 17. 100 acres were surveyed for John Skinner of Franklin Co.
1787, Nov. 17. 200 acres were surveyed for John Skinner of Franklin Co.
1792, Nov. 16. 100 acres surveyed for John Skinner.
1794, June 23. 100 acres surveyed for John Skinner.
Note: From now on, the data belongs to John with wife Elizabeth.
Census: 1800 Fannetsburgh twp. Franklin Co. Penn.
John Skinner, 1 male and 1 female over 45.
Tombstone, in the private burying ground in Horse Valley: "In Memory of John Skinner who departed this live Nov. 21, 1801, aged 68 years."
From Franklin County, Penn. Land Records
1794, Aug. 12. Indenture between Gideon Miller of Dlum (?) township, Allegenea County, Penn., sett over to John Skinner of Letterkenny township a tract of Land in Horse Valley adjoining other land of sd Skinner and taken by virtue of a Location in the name of James Miller dated Jan. 23, 1767. No. 2545, consideration L9. Witnesses: Dewald Keefer, Samuel Culbertson (Book 3, p. 275).
1797, May 27. Indenture between David McConoughey, Jun.,, of Franklin Co. one part & John Skinner of same, the other part, consideration L45 for a tract of land in Mittle twp. Franklin Co., containing 86 acres, 105 perches bounded by Kittetinney Mountain on East, on West by lands of William Brester, William McIntire and others. Witnesses: William Martin, R. Childerstone (Book 4, p. 185).
From Franklin County, Penn. Probate records.
1798, Oct. 10. I, John Skinner of the township of Metal, Franklin County, Penn., *** Imprimus, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Elizabeth, the use and benefit of a house and Lot in Fannetsburg, known in the General plan of said Town by No. 80 which house and lot she is to hold with all its benefits, profits and rents, also all my Household goods and furniture, a cow, and what is necessary for firewood from a Tract of land herein after bequeathed to my son John, also the sum of L20 per years as long as she lives and remains my widow, to be paid one-half yearly to her by my executors, out f the rents, and benefits of my Estate as shall be most convenient for her support and the benefits of the estate, Item, I give and bequeath unto my son William Skinner 50 acres of land to be taken from a tract of land that I surveyed in Clark's Gap in the County of Franklin from the West of said tract running up the Bear Valley Item. I give and bequeath unto my son George Skinner the sum of 10s, having already conveyed to him his part before in full. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son John Skinner 50 acres of land to be taken off the Southwest end of a tract of land lying on each side of the state road, containing 100 acres, in Franklin Co., adjoining lands of David McConnaughy in Path Valley also that house and lot in Fannetsburg, after the decease or marriage of my wife. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Archer Skinner the sum of10s. and one-third share of my estate as will be herein after mentioned. Item. I give and bequeath unto my son, Enoch Skinner, the sum of 10s. having already conveyed to him his part before in full. Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Ann herself and her heirs the sum of 10s, and what is herein after mentioned. Item. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Isabella, 150 acres of land, it being the remaining part of that Tract of land of which a part was bequeath to my son William and also what is herein after mentioned. Item, lastly, I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my Estate after my lawful debts are paid *** to be equally divided among my three children, Archer, Ann and Isabella. Also, I *** appoint William Skinner, John Skinner and William McClay or any two of them my Executors *** Witnesses: David Benny, James McConnaughey, Proved Dec. 10, 1801 (Book B. p. 119).
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!.....E88.0609.01 SKU 5(3):46 Lappin, Joan descendancy
!.....E89.0304.01, 28 Lappin, Joan: Biographical Annals of Franklin County (PA). p 232: The Skinner family of Franklin County is descended from John Skinner (born in 1733 - died Nov 21, 1801), who came from England and settled in New Jersey, but afterward removed to the Cumberland Valley, where he purchased land in 1782. That he was a man of energy and enterpreise is shown by the fact that he was awarded the contract "for making a good and sufficient road between the east side of Clark's Gap to the place commonly known as the Burnt Cabins," Nov 22, 1786. This was part of the State road from Miller's Spring, at Mount Rock, Cumberland county, to Pittsburgh. The contract price was £600. Mr. Skinner's sureties were Robert Peebles, William Rippey, Francis Campbell, Daniel Duncan and William Barr. An order for a payment on the contract was transferred to Mr. Duncan, by whom it was lost; a duplicate was issued by the council, April 12, 1787. Mr. Skinner carried the road beyond the limits of his contract, for which he asked payment; he also asked for an allowance for the depreciation of the paper money paid to him as specie. He subsequently built the road between Sideling Hill and Ray's Hill. The name of Mr. Skinner's wife was Mary (born in 1743 - died June 21, 1799) but her surmane is unknown. 1887 Hist. Franklin Co; Harry Foreman series: "Cond. Secrets Horse Valy," "Hist. Little Cove," "Ft. Loudon Sidelights," Tusc. Kit. N. Mt. Tales," Hugh Campbell History, "Ancestors of Sarah J. (Walker) Campbell." d. Metal twp
!.....E94.0714.19b Price, David (2/86) descendancy chart
!.....E94.0717.20 SKU 10(2)24 Shearer, Carolyn JMJV09A@@prodigy.com
!.....E94.0726.34 SKU 11(5)95 Skinner, Norman family history Born in 1733 in England he immigrated to New Jersey. In 1782 he bought land in Cumberland Valley. John built the road from ClarkÕs Gap to Burnt Cabins which was part of the State road from MillerÕs Spring, at Mount Rock, Cumberland County to Pittsburgh. He also built the road between Sidling Hill and RayÕs Hill. John died on 11/21/1801 at age 68.
!.....Skinner, Alvin (3/98) fgs d p Letter Kenny twp, Fannettsburg, Franklin, PA
!.....SKU 16(4)104 Pittman, Vonnie (5/98) query babycake@@mail.innernet.net (8/98) I believe I have found John's mother and father but I have no proof of it. I believe that his father was William SKINNER, not the Rev William SKINNER. And his mother was Ann ARCHER. I just think they are because of the children's names. Ann, William, John, Archer, and George. They were all named after John and Mary's parent's except for John. I can't prove it yet. But I know that Richard isn't John's father.