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Skinner Family History
Skinner Genealogy & Family TreeSkinner is an English name from Lincolnshire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old Norse word skinn which means "hide" and referred to someone with the occupation of removing animal hides. The earliest known ancestor--Ralph Le Skinnere--was recorded in 1269. The family motto is Sanguis et vulnera which means "Blood and wounds."
Other spellings include "Skiner" and "Skynner." Notable people with the surname include American baseball player Bob Skinner (Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals), American basketball player Brian Skinner (Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers), American NASCAR driver Mike Skinner, and fictional character Seymour Skinner (The Simpsons). The first Skinner to come to America was Thomas Skinner in Virginia in 1606.
Skinner Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Marion Winfield Skinner -- --, 1848 May 30, 1920 Kentucky
- Elvira Skinner -- --, 1824 December 0, 1868 Kentucky
- Elijah Skinner -- --, 1758 December 0, 1828 Virginia
- Francis Skinner -- --, 1670 May 12, 1727 New Jersey
- Grindal Coffin Skinner -- --, 1888 December 0, 1949
Skinner Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Alice Skinner -- --, 1920 March 21, 1971
- John Skinner -- --, 1410 December 0, 1470
- George Skinner -- --, 1278 December 0, 1350 England
- Fanny Skinner -- --, 1249 December 0, 1279
- Mona Christine Skinner -- --, 1903 January 24, 1989 Texas
