Descendants of WILLIAM SKINNER

of Nansemond County, Virginia

William Skinner1 | William Skinner Jr2 | Benjamin Skinner3 | Edward Skinner4 | Asa Skinner5 | Ariss
Skinner6 | Asa Hunter Skinner7

4th Generation: Edward Skinner (c1774-1820)

Compiled by Bob Skinner

Edward Skinner was born around 1774/1775, presumably in Dobbs County, NC. He died 1820 in
Darlington County, SC. His parents were Benjamin Skinner Sr and Priscilla. He first married Anna about
1796. (Several web pages give Anna's maiden name as Clifford but this apparently is the wife of an Edward
Skinner who lived in Georgia--see Note 1.) Anna was still alive as of 1806 according to land deed records.
Edward second married Nancy, perhaps Nancy Ann Belk, around 1807 (assuming Asa is Nancy's son). A
Nancy Skinner was the daughter of Kershaw District farmer William Belk who died between 1814-19. A
Nancy Skinner was living with the family of J. W. Skinner in the 1850 Census for Darlington, SC. J.W. is
probably Edward's son John Wesley. If this is her, Nancy was born about 1780 in North Carolina. In 1860,
this Nancy was living with Edward's daughter Annie Mozingo. She presumably died before the 1870
census.

Edward moved with his parents from North Carolina to Darlington, SC when he was about ten--circa 1785.
In addition to perhaps being a blacksmith, Edward was a "local preacher" of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Darlington District up until his death. Local preachers preached when the circuit riders weren't
available. The Santee Circuit began "near Charleston and was made to include all the territory on either
side of the Santee and Wateree rivers...Early South Carolina Methodist circuit riders passed up the principal
rivers where the chief settlements were and left behind them foot-prints distinctly to be traced on the banks
of" the Santee and other rivers. (From Critzberg?)

Unless the 1810 census is in error, there was an unknown female living with the family who was between
16 and 25. This person was not enumerated in the 1800 census.

According to the Old Darlington District Flag, Fall 1997 Issue, in the article "Darlington Circuit,
Methodist Episcopal Church Membership Rolls, 1840,"
(http://www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/7212/darlingflag7.html) Hebron Methodist Church is located
in present-day Lee County, in the Stokes Bridge Community. Hebron Methodist Church was first known as
Skinner’s (Meeting House). The Skinner family has been associated with the Methodist Church from its
earliest days. Edward Skinner’s name appears in the records of the Santee Circuit as a Local Preacher as
early as 1806. Edward’s son, Asa Skinner, also became a Local Preacher and served Methodists in
Darlington District prior to moving to Alabama. Skinner’s Meeting House is first mentioned in the records
of the Lynches Creek Circuit in 1824. On 19 May 1838, Lemuel Skinner, brother of Edward Skinner,
donated one acre of land ... "where the church now stands..." to the trustees of Hebron. These trustees
included Alexander Skinner, Asa Woodham, Makensa Mozingo, Lewis Hixon, and C.J. Kea. [Reference-
Darlington County Deed Book N, pages 143-144] Hebron United Methodist Church survives to the present
day. In its ancient cemetery are buried many of the pioneers of Darlington County Methodism." For more
information about the church, see http://www.angelfire.com/sc/pdrebel/scfamily.html

After Edward's death in 1820, his two elder children, William and Benjamin, had a disagreement with the
estate's administrators, his wife Nancy and brother Lemuel.

It appears that many of Edward's children moved to Alabama after his death.

Children of Edward and Anna:

i. William Skinner, b abt 1796, Darlington Co., SC, d 1865, Conecuh Co, AL, m Lucy Mozingo
ii. Benjamin Skinner, b 1798/1799, Darlington Co., SC, d 1838, De Sota Parish, LA, m Katherine S.
Robinson, 23 Aug 1825, Dallas Co, AL
iii. Elisha Skinner, b 1801/1802, Darlington Co., SC, 1st m Sarah Belk, bef 23 Dec 1825, Barbour Co AL,
2nd m Hannah, bef 1850, Dale Co AL
iv. Alexander Skinner, b abt 1804, Darlington Co., SC, d 9 May 1838

Children of Edward and Nancy:

v. Asa Skinner, b 30 Jun 1808, Darlington Co., SC, d 9 Jul 1888, Georgiana, AL, m Rachel Woodham, 6
Jul 1826
vi. John Wesley Skinner, b abt 1815, Darlington Co., SC, m Laney
vii. Anna Skinner, b abt 1816, Darlington Co., SC, d 1877, m Alexander McKenzie Mozingo, abt 1834,
Darlington SC
viii. Edward E. Skinner, b 1817/1818, Darlington Co., SC
ix. Pickney B. Skinner, b 1819/1820, Darlington Co., SC, 1st m Amelia, 2nd m Harriette

Notes:

Note 1: According to messages on the Web, Elizabeth Skinner b 5 Apr 1789 in SC and who lived in
Georgia had a mother named Anna whose maiden name may have been Clifford. Elizabeth had a brother
named Randall. Ignoring the improbability of Edward Skinner and Anna having a child in 1789, we know
the children of Edward and Anna from the Equity Rolls and these do not include an Elizabeth or Randall.
So Edward's wife wasn't Anna Clifford.

Sources:

[D] 1795, Nov. 10. Witnessed a deed of Benjamin and Priscilla Skinner (Book E, p.61) and again (Book B,
p. 313)
[L] 1798, 9 November - Petition of citizens for a new road-Benjamin Skinner, Nathanial Skinner, Jesse
Skinner, Nathan Skinner, Benjamin Skinner (another one), and Edward Skinner signed. [Reference- S.C.
Department of Archives, Petitions, 1798-137-015 ]

[L] 1798, 3 December. "Humble petition of Kenneth McCullum..." asks that the legislature grant him a 20
year right to operate a ferry across Lynches Creek. "We the inhabitants of said Lynches Creek do subscribe
our names, and attest all the particulars of this petition..." Benjamin Skinner (his "X" mark), Edward
Skinner, Benjamin Skinner, Junr., Nathan Skinner, and Jesse Skinner. [Reference- S.C. Department of
Archives, Petitions, 1798; 5 ]

[C] 1800. Darlington CO., S. C. census

--2 males under 10 [William, Benjamin]
--0 males 16 to 15
--1 males 16 to 25 [Edward]
--0 male 26-44
--0 males 45+
--0 females under 10
--0 females 10-15
--1 female 16 to 25 [wife Anna]
--0 female 26 to 45
--0 females 45+
--0 free colored persons
--0 slaves

[D] 1806, Mar. 21. Deed from Jacob Kelley to Edward Skinner-- $200 for 100 acres.

[D, L] 1806, Mar. 21. Wit: William Skinner and Benjamin X Skinner (Book a, p.157) On same date,
witnessed a deed to Benjamin Skinner (Book A, p.44l)

[D] 1806, Apr. 3. Edward and wife, Anna, sold to Jonathan Cotton 50 acres Wit: William Skinner and
William Mozingo $100 paid (Book A, p. 158)

[D] 1806, Jul. 22. Edward Skinner, Planter, and wife, Anna, to Lott Segar--L30--100 acres--bounded by
Benjamin Skinner, Valson Skinner and Jonathan Cotton's land. Wit: Benjamin Skinner, Jr. and John
Skinner (Book A, P.155)

[D] 1807, May 17. Witnessed a deed from Benjamin Skinner, Jr (Book CD, p.51)

[L] 1807, 24 September. Estate of Winburn Segars- Edward Skinner, minister, published the citation on
this estate. [5 ]
[C] 1810. Darlington Co., S. C. census
--3 males under 10 [Elisha, Alexander, Asa]
--2 males 16 to 15 [William, Benjamin]
--0 males 16 to 25
--1 male 26-44 [Edward]
--0 males 45+
--0 females under 10
--0 females 10-15
--1 female 16 to 25 [Who is this?]
--1 female 26 to 45 [wife Anna? Nancy?]
--0 females 45+
--0 free colored persons
--0 slaves

[D] 1811, Mar 30. Edward Skinner, J. P. --deed from Benjamin Skinner recorded (Book CD., p.104)

[W] 1814 Dec 15. The will of William Belk, possible father of Edward's second wife, is recorded in
Camden, Kershaw Co, SC. It is dated 15 Dec, 1814 and the final settlement was 12 Jan 1819 by Joseph
Belk. His will reads as follows (It is typed as the words were spelled): In the Names of God Amen I
William Belk farmer of Kershaw District being poorly and weak in body but perfect mind and memory
thanks be unto God cauling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men
to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament, principally and first of all I recommend my soul
unto the hand of almighty God that gave it an My Body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a decent
Christian burial at the descretion of my executors, touching sutch worldy estate whearwith it heith pleased
God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and from, I will
and positefly order that all my just debts be paid first.

Item 1. I lend to my bloved wife Hannah Belk during her life or widow hood one Negro Man named Charls
and one Negro Woman named Dice and they plantation and hous whear I now live the Smiths tools and
Sorrel Mare saddle & bridle, one feather bid, bedsted and furniture and as mutch kitching furniture as will
suffise as many plantation tools & gears as will be suffisent for plantation use three cows & calves. Two
tow year old steers, ten killable hogs, three breeding sows and ten year olde two ewes and a ram and as
mutch houshold furniture as she will think sufficunt to keep hous with.
Item 2. I give to my son Jeremiah Belk one Negro Boy named Andire to him and his heirs forever.
Item 3. I give and Bequeathe to my daughter Ann Skinner one Negro girl named Tener to her and her heirs
forever.
Item 4.I give and Bequeathe to my son Rigdon Belk one Negro man named Hardy to him and his heirs
forever. Item 5. I give and Bequeathe to my daughter Nice Skinner one Negro girl named Pat to her and her
heirs forever. [I assume this Nicey Skinner was Edward's brother Lemuel's wife.]
Item 6. I give and bequeathe to my daughter Gatce Mixon one Negro girl named Rose to her and her heirs
forever. Item 7. I give and Bequeathe to my son Joseph Belk one Negro boy named Peter to him and his
heirs likewise also one feather bed & furniture and all my land except a tract lying on hubbards Branch. and
the day after my wifes deth or marrage the said Negro man named Charls and Negro woman name Dice
with her incries to come to my son Joseph Belk to him the said land Negros forever.
Item 8. I give and Bequeath to Jean Mixon a Tract of land lying on habards Branch which I purchased from
Joseph Pany to hime and heirs forever.
Item 9. I give and Bequeath to Susanna Belk two cows & calvs three head of young cattle and fifty dollars
in money to her and her heirs forever.
Also I leave and Bequeath to beloved wife in addition her Dowry and Feather bed and furniture and after
her deth the said bed to come to my son Jeremiah Belk it is my will that all the property lent to my belobed
wited after her deth to be divided or sold and divided between my children hearafter named Also the rest of
my property not named or lent to sold or devided equally between my children namely Jeremiah Brittons
Heirs Pharabys heirs Rigdon Ann Gatce Nea & Joseph and if any of the heirs be endebted to the Estate that
they pay up or Count out in perepotion each Nam drawing and equal shar like wise I nominate my sons that
is to say Jeremiah Ridgon & Joseph Belk my lawfull excutors I do Hearby utterally confirming this to be
my last will and testament In Witness whereof I have hear unto set my hand and Seal this fifteenth day of
December in year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. Signed Sealed published
pronounced as his last will and Testament in the presents of us who in this presents and In the presents of
each other have hearunto subscribed our names as witnesses. (It is signed by William Belk and witnesses,
Allan McCaskill, Cornelius Cook and Edmond Hair made his mark.) Recorded in Will Book C page 189.
Recorded March 20, 1815 Ord. William Langley. 6 Pkg. 178. (Transcribed by R. W. Hughes and copied
from http://www.gendepository.com/slave/swill7.html. Citation published? in Vol. 2, Kershaw County,
wills, 1775-1839 according to Clifford Skinner.)

[C] 1820. Darlington Co., S. C. census

--3 males under 10 [John Wesley, Edward E., Pinckney B]
--2 males 10 to 16 [Asa, Alexander]
--1 male over 45 [Edward]
--1 female under 10 [Anna]
--1 female over 45 [wife Nancy]

[C] 1820. Died after census was taken.

[W] 1822, Jan. 26_ William Skinner and Benjamin Skinner vs Nancy Skinner and Lemuel Skinner, Admx.
and Admr. of Edward Skinner. Bill for sale or division of land. Children listed. Equity Roll 40: William,
Benjamin, Elisha, Alexander, Acey (Asa), Wesley, Anna, Edward (Edward E), Pinckney (Pinckney B.)

[L] 1824, May 25 _Petition for guardianship by Nancy Skinner. Equity Minutes, p. 217. Names that vary
from Equity Roll 40 are indicated above in ()'s.

[C] 1850 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Skinner Age: 70 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1780 Birth Place: North Carolina Gender: Female Home
in 1850, Division 4, Darlington, South Carolina.

Household Members:

J W? Skinner 35

Lancy Skinner 31

Eliza Skinner 11

Benj H Skinner 9
Laurena Skinner 7

Mabeley Skinner 5

Sarah Skinner 3

Jno T Skinner 3

Nancy Skinner 70

[C] 1860 United States Federal Census. Nancy Skinner Age in 1860: 80 Birth Year: abt 1780 Birthplace:
South Carolina Home in 1860: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina.

Household Members:

M K Mozingo 48

Annie Mozingo 46

Wm H Mozingo 17

M D Mozingo 15

J P Mozingo 12

H C Mozingo 10

J F Mozingo 9

A J Mozingo 6

References:
UN-171 in Skinner Kinsmen Archives
SKU 11(3):47. Refers to History of Methodist Church by Christzberg.
"Chronological study of "Old" Benjamin Skinner's Sons." Copied by John Andrews.

Last updated 12/2009 by Bob Skinner.

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