30368. William Hascall Skinner
While living with an uncle in New York, he obtained his uncle's conse
nt to join the army. He was a member of Co. E 112 regiment, New York Volunteers, and served three years. He recieved a gunshot wound to his leg and was discharged. In 1869, he homesteaded near his father and brother along the Solomon River in Kansas.
Unknown newspaper
December 6, 1956Albert Marion Skinner, son of Emma and William H. Skinner, was born on a homestead 2 1/2 miles southeast of Gaylord, Kansas, Albert's mother homesteaded there in 1871 and the family lived there for 21 years. After spending several years on a small farm in Benton Co., Arkansas, the family moved to Cawker City, Kansas, where they made their home thereafter.
"Al" as he was better known to his friends, lived with his brother in the south part of Cawker City at which place he passed away November 30th, 1956 after a brief illness, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 4 days.
He is survived by one brother, William Skinner of Cawker City, and one sister, Cora Carson, of Salina Kansas, and a number of nieces and nephews. A sister Mrs. Ally Wright, preceded him in death on July 8, 1951. His parents arealso deceased.
Albert spent most of his life in this community, and his life did not require an over abundance of eartly goods to be rich. He was satisfied with his lot and enjoyed hunting, fishingm and visiting with friends and relatives about town, holding ill toward none.
Interment was in Prairee Grove cemetery
52560. William Earnest Skinner
Unknown newspaper
August 9, 1962William Ernest Skinner, son of Emma and William H. Skinner, was born Nov. 30, 1883, on a homestead 2 and 1/2 miles east of Gaylord. William's mother homesteaded there in 1871 and the family lived there for 21 years. After spending several years on a small farm in Benton Co., Arkansas, the family moved to Cawker City. "Bill" as he was better known, lived in the south part of town until he became ill and was taken to the Concordia hospital where he passed away on Wednsday, aug 1, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 1 day.
He is survived by a sister, May Carson, Wichita Falls, Texas and a number of nieces and nephews. His parents, a brother Albert and a sister, Mrs. Ally Wright preceded him in death.
Bill loved to help others by doing odd jobs for anyone who asked him. He lived the outdor life of hunting and fishing and carried on his brother Al's hobby of collecting guns, which he enjoyed talking about.
Burial was at Prairee Grove cemetery, Cawker City.
Isaac arrived in Kansas with his father in 1868. At the age of twenty, he homesteaded at the forks of the Solomon river. His brother joined him at Glasco and also homesteaded near the Solomon River. Isaac hauled freight from Abilene to Hays City. In 1869, Wild Bill Hickock was marshal of Hays City, and Isaac would notify him and soldiers at the fort of hostile Indians.The four children of Isaac and Lucy Skinner were born in a dugout on their homestead. He operated a ferry on the Solomon River.
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ObituaryIsaac Leonard Skinner, son of Haskel and Julia Ann Skinner, was born in Conneaut, Astabula co, Ohio, May 19, 1849; died at his home in Downs KS, April 19, 1932 at the age of 82 years, and 11 months.
At 22 years of age, in 1869, he came to Kansas and took a homestead at the forks of the Solomon river. Through all the years since that time, he has lived for the most part in the vicinity of Cawker City and Downs. For some years he was engaged n the meat business in Cawker City. Then he moved to Colorado, where he lived for three years, the only considerable time spent away from Kansas since 1869. Returning to Kansas he again located on his farm. In 1912, he moved to Downs where he engaged in the meat business but after a few years retired from business.
On August 31, 1873, he was married to Miss Lucy Banks at Beloit KS. to them four children were born. one daughter and three sons, all of whom are living. the daughter is Mrs Clara Milligan of Hollywood, CA. The sons are, Herbert of Los Angeles CA, Charles Edgar of Shelby NE, and Joseph of Cawker City KS.
Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn his death; three grandsons and one granddaughter, also two half sisters Mrs. Adaline Hafield of Mankato, and Mrs. Alice Jacobs of Agra OK. and a host of more distant relatives and friends.
Four of his brothers preceeded him in death, two of them in infancy. William died n 1917 and Frank in 1924.
Mr. Skinner was a member of the Spirit Springs Lodge, I.O.O.F. at Cawker City, having become a member of thqt order on Aug. 4, 1891.
In his going, the community loses one of its oldest and most highly respectly citizens. He was not a man who aspired to public leadership but he was one who did his work inthe community quietly and well. the sympathy of the entire community goes out to his life time companion as seh now treads the pathway alone.
Mr. Skinner wil long be remembered as one who helped build this community.
obituary
Mrs. Isaac L SkinnerLucy Loretta Banks, daughter of Mr. Mrs Alanson Banks, was born in Knoxville. IL feb. 3, 1855, and departed this life December 29, 1940, at the home of her son, C.E.Skinner, at Shelby NE bieing 85 years, 10 months, and 26 days of age.
During her childhood the family moved from IL to IW, and in 1871, when seh was a girl of sixteen they moved again, going from IW to KS. She herself drove one of the teams of the caravan. the family located in Kansas at oldWaconda sounth of the present site of Cawker City.
In 1872 she was married to Isaac L Skinner and this companionshiip was constant and unbroken for about 60 years. Mr Skinner passed away in 1932
Mrs Skinner was one of a family of nine children, cinsiisting of two brothers and seven sisters. One brother, Charles Banks of Cawker City and two sisters mrss hattie Bartlett of Miltonvale KS and Mrs Bella Reiser of Portis, KS are still living.
Mrs Skinner reared four children of her own and a niece. Of her own children, one son, Herbert skinner passed away in 1938 at Los Angeles, CA; one daughter, Mrs. W.L Milligan of Hollywood, CA is still living, as are also two sons, Charles Edgar Skinner of shelby NE. and Joe E Skinner, Cawker City. The niece she raised is Mrs. Vera Asper of Simla, CO. There are: four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Skinner lived most of her life in this community. Her home was always the center of her interest and efforts, yet she took part in some community acitivty outside the home. She was a charter member of the Rebecca Lodge of Cawker. She was one who lived a useful life, loyal to her home and her family, and wishing all people well. The last four years or five of her life were spent at the home of her son in NE.
The body of the son Herbert who passed away in CA, was cremated and a receptacle containing his ashes was buried in the casket with the body of his Mother.
Internment was made in Prairie Grove Cemetery.
52563. Claire Etta Margaret Skinner
Los Angeles Times
February 4, 1946
Died
Milligan, Margaret, beloved wife of Erle L. Milligan, sister of Edwin and Joseph Skinner.
52565. Joseph Edelbert Skinner
Obituary
September 5, 1957Joseph E. Skinner, son of Isaac and Lucy Skinner, was born on March 24, 1879 in a dugout on a homestead 2 1/2 miles south of Cawker City, Kansas, and departed this life August 26, 1957 at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 2 days. He was the last of a family of four, two brothers, Herbert and Edgar, and one sister Clara Milligan. The three along with his parents, preceded him in death. He was married to Emma L. Emigh on December 23, 1903 and they spent most of their lives around the Cawker City community.
He was in the meat business several years with his father in Cawker City and later operated a meat maket with the late Lyss Smith. In 1943 he, with his family, moved to Portland, Oregon, then later in 1953 they moved to Tucson, Arizona and lived there until August 23, 1957 when they moved back to his old home town of Cawker City where he passed away within three days of a heart attack.
He leaves to mourn his passing his devoted wife; one daughter, Jaunita Wright; son-in-law Ed Wright; two granddaughters, Joetta and Janice Wright of Cawker City; a foster sister, Jessie Aspen, of Simla, Colorado; and 3 nephews, Glen, Wallace and Orin Skinner.Joe (as he was known to his friends) had a hobby of making beautiful curios of cactus while living in Tucson, Arizona such as lamps and salt and pepper shakers, which were bought by many tourists from every state. During the years he resided in Cawker City he was the treasurer of the fire department and a prominent member of the Cawker City band. He was also a member of the Masonic loge.
Marriage Notes for Joseph Edelbert Skinner and Emma Lushell Emigh
MARRIAGE:
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Married - December 23, 1903 by Probate Judge Magee at Mankato, Ks, Miss Lu
lu Emigh and Mr. Joseph Skinner, of Cawker City.
The Public Record
February 17, 1910Died - February 15, 1910, Mary Skinner, wife of Milo Boylan age 45 years and five months.
Mary Skinner was born in Nebraska, Sept. 16, 1864, and came with her parents to Cawker City at the age of two years. October 13, 1887, she was married to Milo Boylan and this has been her home. Four children were born to them, Bertha, (Mrs, George Landreth,) Etta, Addie and Norval, now eleven years old. Her health failed about fifteen years ago developing sarcoma of the arm necessitating amputation, and stomach trouble which was severe the last few days before she died.
Interment in Prairee Grove cemetery
52573. Meriel Roberta Hatfield
The Salina Journal (KS)
March 27, 2008ESBON -- Meriel R. Carver, 94, Esbon, died Monday, March 24, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; a daughter, Ethel Smih; a brother, Dale Hatfield; and two sisters, Wanona McCorkle and Erma Montgomery.
Survivors include a son, Leslie of Minden, NE; two daughters, Frances Devers and husband Roland and Roberta Lorence, all of Esbon; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Prairie Home Cemetery, Esbon.
The Salinas Journal
April 26, 2004ESBON -- Frank K. Carver, 98, Esbon, died Thursday, April 22, 2004. Mr. Carver was born April 27, 1905, in Osborne County. He was a farmer.
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urvivors include his wife, Meriel Roberta; three daughters, Frances Devers and Roberta Lorence, both of Esbon, and Ethel Smith of Guide Rock, Neb.; a son, Leslie of Minden, Neb.; a sister, Willie Leonard of Cortez, Colo.; 16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Esbon.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Harold W Jacob
Birth Year: 1911
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State: Oklahoma
County or City: Lincoln
Enlistment Date: 19 Mar 1942
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Fort Sill
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 71
Weight: 146
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Tri-City Herald
November 27, 2001Harold W. Jacob, 90, passed away at his home on November 25, 2001. He was born on May 28, 1911 on Agra, Oklahoma to William and Alice Jacob.
Harold served in the 357th Infantry Arm Division during World War II, and was decorated with the Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, and EAME service ribbon. Harold made his way to the Tri-Cities in 1957 and worked for Phillips Chemical Plant for 26 years.
He married Mildred Dillon-Truhlicka in 1962 and together raised four children. Our dad was a man who loved life and expressed that to his family and friends. His life was complete when he saw the marriage and grandson from his last son. The culmination of a wonderful life was completed with a 90th birthday reunion party. His family had grown from 4 children to an offspring of 18. Dad you have enriched all our lives with your presence, humor and love. We will all miss you, but realize you are at peace in heaven.
Harold is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Mildred; three sons, Rick, Larry and Charles; one daughter, Nancy; one sister, Louise; 13 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Alfred G Jacob
Birth Year: 1912
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
State: Oklahoma
County or City: Lincoln
Enlistment Date: 17 Feb 1941
Enlistment State: Oklahoma
Enlistment City: Oklahoma City
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 72
Weight: 164
Wichita Eagle
June 3, 1986GOLDIE A. SMITH, 98, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., former Wichitan, retired laundry worker, died Sunday, June 1, 1986.
Survivors: nephew, Harold Johnson of Marionville, Mo., Howard James of Iola; niece, Doris Shofner of Fairfield Bay.
Sunday World Herald
March 27, 1932Skinner Warren A., age 66 died March 25
Funeral services Monday March 28, at 2:30 at the C. C. Haynes Funeral Home, 3920 N. 24th St. Covert Lodge No. 11, A.F. and A.M. will have charge of the services.
Interment Forest Lawn cemetery
U.S. Veterans Gravesites
Name: Rexford G Skinner
Service Info.: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Birth Date: 7 Mar 1896
Death Date: 1 Aug 1971
Service Start Date: 5 Aug 1917
Service End Date: 10 Oct 1917
Interment Date: 4 Aug 1971
Cemetery: Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
Buried At: Section P Site 123
Obituary Topeka Kansas 1986Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home for Mrs. Gladys Irene Magnuson, 86, 2034 High. She died Thursday Feb. 27, at a Tokeka hospital. Mrs. Magnuson owned and operated Capital City Laundry from 1929 to 1945. She later owned several restaurants, including Fifth Avenue Cafe, Lehr's Lunch and Coed Cafe, before she retired in 1961.
She was born May 12, 1899, at Corning, Iowa, the daughter of George and Emma Lenora Gentry Skinner. She moved with her family to Osage City as a child, then moved to Topeka in 1926. She was a member of Lowman Methodist Church and previously active in Topeka Woman's Club.
A son Dewane (sic) Rector, was killed in the Normandy Beach invasion in WWII.
Survivors include two daughters, Claire Jean Clerico, at home, and Marcella H. White, Topeka; a brother Roscoe Skinner, Topeka; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The Manhattan Mercury
March 24, 2008Irene E. Skinner, 93, of Alma, died Friday, March 21, 2008 at the Wamego City Hospital in Wamego.
Mrs. Skinner was a long-time member of the area.
She was born April 27, 1914 in rural McFarland, the daughter of John and Mary Sass Senne. She attended school in Hinerville and McFarland.
Irene worked most of her years as a sales clerk for various department and grocery stores in Wichita, Topeka and Alma. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland. She loved to work in her flower beds, knit and enjoyed bowling.
Mrs. Skinner married H. Virgil Henderson on Feb. 17, 1933; they were later divorced. She then married Roscoe E. Skinner on Dec. 30, 1966 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1995.
She is survived by a daughter, Virginia Dillingham and her husband, Tom, of McFarland; a son, John Henderson and his wife Joyce, of McFarland; two step-children, Kay Lotridge of Topeka, and Raymond Skinner and his wife Connie, of Topeka; three grandchildren, Douglas Henderson and his wife Chris, Angela Boeckman and her husband Ron, and Darrin Dillingham and his wife Julie; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; seven step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.
The Topeka Capital-Journal
September 17, 2003Helen Katherine Skinner, 90, Topeka, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003, at a Topeka nursing home. She was born Sept. 6, 1913, to George Anthony Hefner and Amelia Kamlowski Hefner.
She was married to Roscoe E. Skinner in 1939. They were married for 30 years before they divorced.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by two grandsons, Michael Lotridge, in 1987, and Christopher Skinner, in 1994. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Lotridge, Topeka; a son, Raymond D. Skinner and wife, the Rev. Connie Skinner, Topeka; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.