Military Pension
F 10 Conn Inf
July 1891
Invalid application #?, cert # 968330
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Name: John B Adams
Residence: Canterbury, Connecticut
Enlistment Date: 9 May 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Connecticut
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F, Connecticut 10th Infantry Regiment on 01 Oct 1861.
Mustered out on 06 Jan 1862.
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Death Date: 2 Jun 1913
Sources: Connecticut: Record of Service of Men during War of Rebellion
National Archives: Index to Federal Pension Records
Sons of Union Veterans: Graves Registration Project
Served in Civil WarNews : Erie Daily October 12, 1942. This man commanded the respect of the Indians of the plains. He was so dissatisfied with life in the humdrum east, where he had a farm and a mill, a "pale faced" wife, that he gave up all and went to the plains. As Indian agent he was entrenched in a dugout fort at the junction of the Platte rivers. He married an Indian woman. When the Indians were to be moved to Indian territory, the United States government had only one man who could undertake and carry through the hazardous order, and that was Haskell Skinner.
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The First Settler
Death of Hascall Skinner, the Pioneer of the Solomon ValleyDied - Sunday, July 16th, 1893, at his residence in Waconda, Hascall Skinner, in the 71st year of his age. The deceased was born February 26th 1823, at Norwich, Shenango county, New York. In 1854 he made a trip to California, remaining there two years, and then returning east to Ohio, later removing to Mitchell county, Iowa and again returning to Ohio. Thence he removed to Nebraska, and enlisted during the war, and served as Corporal of Co. D, 2nd Nebraska Cavalry. After his discharge he settled in Topeka, and later moved to Kansas City. He was partial to pioneer life and always sought the frontier. October 1st 1869, he settled on section 33, town 6, range 10, and continued to occupy it until his death. This homestead, and the one taken by his son Isaac, were the first two settlements west of the present site of Beloit, at which place there were a few settlers. Thus, far removed from civilization, he endured the hardships and privations of frontier life, fighting the Indians who roamed through this country at that time, and subsisted by hunting and trapping. In the first assessment of this township and county, June 1870, appear names of himself and family - Hascall Skinner. Mary S. - Margaret, Samuel, Mary M., Addie C., William and Isaac. In the nearly twenty four years the deceased has resided here he has seen the wilderness blossom as the rose, and towns and cities spring up around him. As a consequence of exposure in the war and his frontier life, his constitution was broken down and for the past few years he has been quite feeble and confined to the house most of the time. He was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and a believer in the hereafter. He leaves a widow and six children, all of whom were present at the funeral.
Unknown newspaperDied - At the residence of her son Isaac Skinner, July 28, 1910, Mrs. Julia Blakeslee in the 85th year of her age.
Miss Julia A. Reed was born at Naville, Chautauqua county, New York, December 25, 1825, and moved to Kingsville, Ohio, when she was about ten years old and at twenty years of age was married to Hascall Skinner, by whom four sons were born - William H., Isaac, Edgar and Frank; Edgar dying in infancy.
Later she was married to Mr. Blakeslee who has one daughter, Mrs. Williard Stockwell, living in Ohio. They came to Iowa but tiring of pioneer life went back to Ohio, where her husband died, and Mrs. Blakeslee came to Cawker in 1898, where she lived with Mrs. Lathrop some years each making a home for herself.
Failing in health, the past three years have been spent with her sons where she entered her second childhood and recieved great care. The last week of heat probably hastened the end and from Sunday until this morning she did not rally but peacefully fell asleep.
In early youth she became a member of the Presbyterian church.
interment will be made in Prairee Grove cemetery
30371. Franklin Marion Skinner
Unknown newspaperOld friends and relatives in Downs and vicinity were shocked Sunday morning upon learning of the death of Frank Skinner, which occurred at his home near Woolston some time during Saturday night. Mr. Skinner had been in his usual good health on Saturday and had spent the day helping a neighbor thresh. In the evening he went to his home, ate a hearty supper and after doing his chores about the farm retired. Upon awakening Sunday morning Mrs. Skinner spoke to him and, receiving no reply, felt of his face, which to her horror, was cold in death. His passing was without a struggle, for when found in the morning he lay as if in peaceful sleep. The remains were brought to the home of his brother, Ike Skinner, in Downs Sunday and funeral services were held from that home Monday afternoon, in charge of Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor of the Congregational church. Interment was made in the Cawker city cemetery.
Frank Marion Skinner was born in Mitchell county, Iowa, July 12, 1859; died at Woodston, Kans. Aug. 24, 1914, aged 65 years, 1 month, and 12 days. (sic 1924). Mr. Skinner came to Kansas in 1882, and made his home with his brother at Cawker City for a couple of years. In 1884 he was united in marriage to Miss Alma Banks, the ceremony being performed at Beloit. Since their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner have lived on farms in the vicinity of Downs and Cawker City until two years ago, when they moved to a farm near Woodston, Having no children of their own, they took to raise, and cared for as their own, the three children belonging to Mrs. Skinner's sister.Mr. Skinner had been a member of the congregational church for fifteen years, and always lived a true christian life. He was an obliging neighbor, a loving husband and a good citizen always. Although of a retiring and unassuming disposition, he made many friends who will sincerely miss his departure. This was demonstrated by the large gathering at the srevices and the profusion of flowers at his bier. He is survived by his wife, a brother, Ike Skinner of Downs, and a half sister, Mrs. Geo. Hatfield of Mankato.
Portis Independent
May 1938Mrs Alma Lovica Skinner
Alma Lovica Banks, daughter of Alanson and Agnes Baks, was born the 18th day of march in 1866 at Marshaltown, Iowa. She passed to her reward at eight o'clock a.m. on May 4, 1938 at the age of 72 years and one month and sixteen days.
When five years old in 1871 she moved with her parents to a farm south of Cawker City. here, she met and married Frank Skinner in 1885. No Children were born to this union but the death of a sister leaving a number of motherless children, gave her a family of three little ones to love and care for. Of these children, Ted Flicker of Hill City and Lottie Rathburn of El Paso Tx, still remain. the other girl, Nellie Newquist of Mitchell county Kansas died in 1927.
Mr and Mrs Skinner lived in Corieth twp. until 1924 when they moved to Woodstoon in Rooks co. Here they remained for two years until the death of Mr. Skinner in 1926. Mrs. Skinner then came to make her home with her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Carley Reiser. They have all lived two miles southeast of Portis for the last eight years.
Besides the children, she leaves to mourn her passing the following sisters and one brother: Mrs. Lucy Skinner of Shelba, NE, Mrs, Harriet Bartlett of MIitonvale, KS, Mrs. Della Reiser of Portis: C. A. Banks of Cawker City. there are a number of nieces and nephews and legions of friends who have known this splendiid woman.
She was a member of the Congregational Church of Downs, but was affilated with the Community Sunday School in Corinth Twp. Since moving into the Portis community, she and the Reisers have been very faithful in all church activities, attendance, and suport of the Methodist church.
She was familiary known as "Auntie" Skinner to her friends everywhere. She had a singularly loving disposition and was known for her hospitality and generous apprciation for any favors done for her. No little kindnesses shown here were forgotten or passed over without her grateful praise.
A year ago in March she was taken ill and gradually grew weaker until the end. her faithful sister nursed her with assisuous care all these months and ably helped by her husband. who did what he could in this connection, a neighbor and devoted helper, and one there to assist in the last saad hour was Amanda Lemon. Mrs Skinner was a devout Christian woman and lived her religion every day.Burial was made in Prarie Grove cemetery at Cawker City.
14799. George Washington Skinner
Obituary - George W. SkinnerGeorge Washington Skinner was born January 25, 1830 (sic) in Wasco, Courtland County, New York, and died on October 27, 1923 at Mankato, Kansas, aged 93 years, 9 months, and 3 days. On Sept. 19, 1852 he was married to Mary Jane Collins and to them was born one child, Marion C. Skinner of Iola, Kans. Mrs. Skinner passed away on June 18, 1860. On May 2, 1861, Mr. Skinner was married to Emma Ordway, who preceded him in death on March 8, 1909. To this union was born five children, Willie and Abbie Skinner, who died in infancy, W. A. Skinner of North Platt, Neb., George I. Skinner of Osage City, Kans., And Mrs Delliwert Press of Mankato, Kansas. The family lived in Ohio and Illinois until 1876, when they moved to Kansas and homesteaded between the forks of the Solomon River in Osborne county (sic). Deceased resided there until his death, with the exception of a few years spent in Iowa.
Left to mourn are four children, a number of grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, nephews, neices, cousins, and a host of friends.
Interment was made in Prairie Grove cemetery north of Cawker City.
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George and Emily (Ordway) SkinnerGeorge Washington Skinner was born 24 Jan. 1830 in NY State. As a young boy, he moved with his parents Isaac W. and Mary "Polly" Hascall Skinner to Ashtabula Co., OH. There he learned the trade of blacksmith, and specialized in making and fitting shoes for fancy driving and racing horses. In Sept. of 1852 he married Mary Jane Collins born 26 June 1834. Their joy in the birth of a son, Marion Collins, Skinner on 15 May 1860 was marred with the death of Mary Jane on 18 June. She is buried in Amboy Cemetery, Conneaut, Ohio.
In May of 1861 George married Emily Ordway born 25 Sept. 1841, Ashtabula, OH. Their 5 children were William b. 1862 stillborn; Abbie b. 1864 Stillborn; Warren Albert b. 1865 died 1932 in Omaha, Neb. He married 1. Mary 2. Lucy Smallwood; George Isaac b. 1870 IL died 1941 in Corning, Iowa. He married Emma Lenora Gentry.
By this time, George and Emily had moved their family to Rockford, IL. However, in the 1870s George felt Rockford was getting 'too crowded' and he sold his farm and moved west, settling in Smith Center, KS. Later he moved again to Austin, Minn. where he was owner and operator of a hotel, known as the 'Windsor'. About 1887 he sold out and returned to Smith Center. While in Austin, someone abondoned a baby girl in his hotel, - so the story goes - . He and his wife kept the baby, naming her Deliwert 'Wertie.' Later they adopted her, and in their later years they lived near and with her and her husband Charles Press.
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27 Oct. 1923 George Washington Skinner died in Mankato (Jewell) KS age 93 yr. 9 mo. 3 days. He is buried in Cawker City, KS beside his wife Emily. Today, some of his ancestors treasure wooden silverware he carved for them and the neighborhood children.From Juanita Skinner Wright
Jaunita Skinner Wright remembers Geo. Wash. Skinner as a mild mannered man. In stark contrast to his brother Joseph Haskell 'Hack'. Geo didn't drink, swear, had a good sense of humor, carved wooden silverware, and liked to brush Helen Press' hair. My great aunt Mamye (Mary Skinner, youngest sister of Marion Chester Skinner, my grandfather) had red kinky, curly hair, and she remembers his making fun of it and saying to her mother 'Allie' (Alice Baker Skinner) get me a brush for this hair. But she liked it when he carved things for her. The house in Cawker City isn't real big, and when family visited they had to put several beds in one room. One time Emma said 'George, hold up something so I can dress for bed' (of course she meant a sheet or blanket,) but when she turned around he was holding up a corn cob. Geo. did occasionally smoke a corn cob pipe.
Obituary Cawker City Kansas : Mrs. Skinner DeadEmma, the wife of George Skinner, died at her home in this city on Monday, March 8th, and was buried yesterday afternoon, the services being conducted by Waconda Rebekah lodge, I.O.O.F. Rev. Moody, of Mankato, preached the funeral sermon to a large congegation of sorrowing friends in the Methodist church.
Deceased was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Sept. 25th, 1841, and was 67 years, 5 months and 11 days old at the time of her death. She was married to George Skinner in 1861, and with her husband moved to Cawker on July 4th, 1876. In 1886 they moved to Iowa, but returned here in 1904. Mrs. Skinner was the mother of four children, two of whom, Warren A. Skinner of Cleveland, Okla., and George I. Skinner of Baldwin Kansas, survive her, as does an adopted daughter Mrs. Chas. Press of this city. One son and daughter preceded her to the better world.
14800. Lebbeus Lathrop Skinner
Conneaut Ohio News Herald
February 24, 1913L. L. Skinner, aged 81, died at the home of his son, E. R. Skinner, in West Springfield, Sunday at noon, after an ilness dating from the day before Thanksgiving. Mr. Skinner was born in Erie, but lived nearly all his life in Conneaut and vicinity. Eight years ago he went to live with his son.
L. L. Skinner was the son of Isaac and Mary (Hascall) Skinner. The father was the first white child born in Chenango county, N.Y., and the mothers father was the only member of the Hascall family that survived the Wyoming massacre. Isaac Skinner came to this section in 1836. L. L. Skinner was engaged in the milling and contracting business for many years.He is survived by one son E. R. Skinner of West Springfield, and one daughter, Mrs. Clarence E. Cheney, of Conneaut. Two brothers, William Skinner of Kingsville and George Skinner, of Kansas also survive.
News-Herald
April 9, 1909Mrs. LO. L. Skinner, a lifelong resident of this district, passed away early this morning at her home on the Colver road south of this city. A general break down resulting from old age is given as the cause of death.
Adelia M. Rathbun was born in Conneaut 72 years ago and with her death Conneaut lost one of its few pioneers. When but a child, he father was tending the old mill owned by General Keyes. The whole life of the deceased, with the exception of a few years, has been spent in the neighborhood of Conneaut and the many friends she has here, are sorowful today over the news of her death.
Besides a husband, the deceased leaves a daughter, Mrs. C. E. Cheneyt, of Conneaut, a son E. R. Skinner, residing south of the city, a brother, G. Rathbun, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Interment will be made in the East Conneaut cemetery.
Conneaut News Herald
April 4, 1914Aged Kingsville man died today. William Skinner one of Kingsville Twp. best known & most respected citizens died at his home at South Kingsville this morning after a long illness. He was eighty years of age and it was due to the infirmities of his adsvanced years & he was taken away at secen--yhirty this morning.
The greater part of his life was out of this vicinity, he having been a successful agriculturist for a number of years. He retired several years ago. Surviving are his wife, one daughter Mrs, Bert Smith., of Amboy, & one son Edward of Los Angeles, Ca.
Conneaut News-Herald
May 10. 1918Mrs. Elizabeth Skinner, a long time resident of Kingsville, passed away at her home at eight o'clock on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Skinner suffered a stroke of apoplexy during Tusday night and was found unconscious the next morning. She never regained consciousness and passed away the following evening. Mrs. Skinner was 77 years of age.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. B. W. Smith, of Amboy; and one son, E. W. Skinner who resides at Los Angeles Cal. Mr. Skinner died several years ago.
Interment will be made in Lulu Falls cemetery, Kingsville.
John Hascall was a shoe maker.
Los Angeles Times
February 20, 1903Hascall - February 18, at the home of her daughter Mrs. M. J. Hall, 1210 W 38th, Mrs. Amelia L. Hascall age 77.
Leroy Hascoll
Enlist Date : 12 September 1863
Enlist Place : Buffalo, NY
Enlist Rank : Private
Enlist Age : 19
Served New York Enlisted L Co. 12th Cav Reg. NY deserted at Buffalo, NY on 26 September 1863
Source: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General