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     Fanny Ruth Skinner was born on 25 November 1875 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN. She was the daughter of DeForest Leslie Skinner and Rachel Ann Maxwell. Fanny Ruth Skinner married James H. McGill. Fanny Ruth Skinner died on 15 July 1961 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

James McGill's Widow Dies at Family Home

Mrs. James McGill, 79, widow of J. H. McGill, founder of McGill Manufacturing company in this city, died at her home at 411 Washington street at 11:30 a.m. Saturday after an extended illness.

A life-long resident of the area. Mrs. McGill was active in civic and philanthropic activities.

She was born in Valparaiso on November 25, 1875, the daughter of DeForest L. and Rachel Ann (Maxwell) Skinner. In 1897 she was married to James H. McGill.

McGill was the organizer of the Crescent company of Chicago, where he and his associates sold products to the infant light and wiring industry. He established the local firm in April 10 1905, with the original plant located at 259 Indiana Avenue.

Mrs. McGill is survived by her son, Charles, president of his late father's firm; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie McGill O'Connor, and Mrs. James S. (Mary Alice) Savage, seven grandchildren, Mrs. Stanley Christian, James C. McGill, Mrs. Kenneth Flowers, James McGill O'Connor, Mary Ann O'Connor and Mrs. Daniel Winston, and Miss Leslie Arnold; and seven great grandchildren.

She was buried in July 1961 at Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #70622521.

     Frances A. Skinner was born in 1909. She married Ralph Samuel Danford, son of Ivan Earl Danford and Mary Eunice McVey. Frances A. Skinner died on 25 October 1983

Obituary -- The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, Wednesday, 26 OCT 1983, p.12 (Newspapers.com):

Mrs. Ralph S. Danford, 73, died Tuesday at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Pewee Valley.

She was the former Frances Skinner, a native of Providence and a retired principal of a Fort Knox school.

Surviors include a brother, Jim Skinner of Providence; and three sisters, Mrs. Ann Stuart of Russellville, Mrs. Pearl Prow of Dawson Springs, and Mrs. Blanche Troyan of Cincinnati.

A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Hardin Memorial Park in Elizabethtown.

Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, is in charge of arrangements.

She was buried in October 1983 at Hardin Memorial Park Cemetery, Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., KY, Findagrave #188792674.
Note: Frances was the daughter of Benjamin and Rose Emily (Givens) Skinner, buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Providence, Kentucky.

     Gertrude M. Skinner was born on 19 March 1917 at Ross Co., OH. She was the daughter of Washington Grant Skinner and Amma Lenna Starr. Gertrude M. Skinner married John L. Courtney, son of Michael D. Courtney and Daisy G. Stumbaugh, in 1937. Gertrude M. Skinner died on 20 June 2002 at Clark Co., OH, at age 85. She was buried in June 2002 at Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #107288095.

     Hannah Skinner was born in October 1835 at Ohio both parents born New York, per 1880 census info. She married Henry Munsinger, son of Christian Adam Munzinger and Maria Eva Krick, on 23 May 1860, per 1900 census, there were 3 children who died young. Hannah Skinner lived in 1880 at Rome Twp., Jones Co., IA.¹ She lived in 1900 at Wyoming Twp., Jones Co., IA.² She died after 18 April 1910 at Wyoming Twp., Jones Co., IA.

     Leslie Reid Skinner was born on 11 July 1872 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.¹ He was the son of DeForest Leslie Skinner and Rachel Ann Maxwell. Leslie Reid Skinner married Ethel Louise Windle, daughter of William Garland Windle and Catherine Unruh, on 20 January 1903 at Porter Co., IN. Leslie Reid Skinner lived on 15 April 1910 at 404 North Washington Street, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, merchant, department store.¹ He lived in April 1930 at 107 Institute Street, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, clerk, factory office.² He died on 7 February 1959 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 86. He was buried in February 1959 at Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #70443239.

     Lydia M. Skinner was born on 12 August 1853 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ She married George W. Mellott in 1871. Lydia M. Skinner died on 30 August 1932 at Van Buren, Hancock Co., OH, at age 79. She was buried in September 1932 at Bechtel Cemetery, Van Buren Twp., Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #38152238.

     Mary Ann Skinner was born on 4 April 1882.¹ She was the daughter of Adolphus A. Skinner and Susan E. Keefer.¹

     Mary Louise Skinner was born on 15 July 1905 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Leslie Reid Skinner and Ethel Louise Windle.¹ Mary Louise Skinner married Carl E. Carstensen, son of Elmer Ludwig Carstensen and Mae I. Redden, on 1 September 1928 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Carl later remarried to Flora Edith Cohen. Mary Louise Skinner lived on 10 April 1940 at 5525 South Everett Avenue, Chicago, Cook Co., IL.² She died on 15 May 1988 at Dana Point, Orange Co., CA, at age 82. She was buried in May 1988 at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange Co., CA, Findagrave #175468731.

     Nathaniel Skinner was born on 27 January 1686 at Malden. He married Content Fuller, daughter of Matthew Fuller and Patience Young, on 20 September 1741 at Sharon, CT.¹

     Olind Skinner married Leah Columbia Flora, daughter of Edward Aaron Flora and Ola Ann Gilmore, in 1926.

     Ruth Ann Skinner was born on 31 December 1911 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Leslie Reid Skinner and Ethel Louise Windle.¹ Ruth Ann Skinner married Lester Evans Ecke before 1954, no evidence of children. Ruth Ann Skinner lived in 1954 at San Rafael, Marin Co., CA. She died on 23 August 1984 at Marin Co., CA, at age 72 last residence San Rafael.

     Sara Wendle Skinner was born on 21 November 1909 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Leslie Reid Skinner and Ethel Louise Windle.¹ Sara Wendle Skinner lived in 1989 at Fairfax, Marin Co., CA. She died in 1998. She was buried in 1998 at Pacific View Memorial Park, Corona del Mar, Orange Co., CA, Findagrave #175468712.

     Washington Grant Skinner was born on 5 November 1872 at Worthington, Franklin Co., OH. He married Amma Lenna Starr, daughter of Samuel Starr and Laura Ellen Woods, in 1916. Washington Grant Skinner died on 27 May 1921 at Harmony, Clark Co., OH, at age 48. He was buried in May 1921 at Union Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #13242202.

     William Skinner married Rebecca Higbee, daughter of Joseph Fenton Higbee and Rachel (?), on 16 December 1858 at Louisa Co., IA.

     William Wilson Skinner married Mary Ann Ramsey.¹

     Skinner died on 29 December 1903 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN. He was born on 29 December 1903 at Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN. He was buried at Graceland Memorial Park, Valparaiso, Porter Co., IN, Findagrave #70703805. He was the son of Leslie Reid Skinner and Ethel Louise Windle.

     Susanna Skinney married William Finley.

     John F. Skipper was born circa 1950. He married Sylvia Diane Wolfe, daughter of Darrell Henry Wolfe and Mabel Helen Wiseman, on 13 August 1968 at Orange Co., CA. John F. Skipper and Sylvia Diane Wolfe were divorced in October 1971 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. John F. Skipper died on 3 May 1986 accident.

     Georgia A. Skipton was born in February 1864 at Illinois. She married Samuel A. Harrison, son of Benjamin Harrison and Jane Jeffries, on 18 February 1883 at Cass Co., IA.

     William Stanwood Skolfield was born circa 1826 at Maine.¹ He married Mary Ann Swett.¹

     Rose M. Skopec was born on 19 December 1895 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She married Herman Francis Schweiss on 27 November 1915 at Cook Co., IL. Rose M. Skopec died on 30 December 1971 at Cook Co., IL, at age 76.

     Maryette Izola Skyles was born on 12 January 1950 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She died on 2 October 1997 at Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, at age 47. She was buried on 8 October 1997 at Spanish Fork, Utah Co., UT.

     Abram Slack was born on 16 June 1829 at Quick City, OH. He was the son of James Slack and Mary Ann Larimore. Abram Slack married Catherine Berry, daughter of Samuel Berry and Elizabeth Larimore, on 26 December 1850 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. Abram Slack lived in July 1860 at Dillon Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.¹ He lived in 1880 at Cincinnati Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.² He died on 12 December 1910 at Tazewell Co., IL, at age 81. He was buried on 14 December 1910 at Woodrow Cemetery, Cincinnati Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.

     Abram Slack was born in 1873. He was the son of Abram Slack and Catherine Berry.

     Ann E. Slack was born in 1835 at Ohio. She was the daughter of James Slack and Mary Ann Larimore. Ann E. Slack lived in 1880 at Lived with brother George and sister Ann Eliza, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.¹

     Caroline Slack was the daughter of John Slack and Jane Berry.

     Catherine Slack was the daughter of John Slack and Jane Berry.

     Elizabeth Slack was the daughter of John Slack and Jane Berry.

     Elizabeth Slack was also known as Lizzie. She was born circa 1866 at Illinois Not sure whether Elizabeth Monnett was the mother -- 1880 census does not show the mother's first name.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Slack.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Slack was also known as Betsy. She was born in 1825 at Hampshire Co., VA, Or possibly about 1829, as per 1860 census info.¹ She was the daughter of James Slack and Mary Ann Larimore. Elizabeth Ann Slack lived in 1880 at Lived with brother George and sister Ann Eliza, Washington Twp., Tazewell Co., IL.²