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Daniel Spencer Skinner

Male 1859 - 1909  (49 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Daniel Spencer Skinner was born in May 1859 in Ontario, Canada (son of Thomas Skinner and Mary MacPherson); died on 19 Apr 1909 in St Marys, Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1881; student
    • Occupation: 1885; teacher
    • Occupation: 1891; High school teacher
    • Occupation: 1899-1909; Medical Doctor

    Daniel married Mary Jane Parrish on 30 Dec 1885 in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Richard Parrish and Isabella MacPherson) was born on 5 Jul 1858 in Wisconsin, USA; died on 20 Apr 1943 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Ernest Daniel Skinner was born on 4 Aug 1890 in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Sep 1967 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, USA.
    2. Mary Bell Skinner was born on 26 Nov 1893 in Dutton, Elgin, Ontario, Canada; died before 1900.
    3. Edythe M. Skinner was born in Oct 1894 in Canada; and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Skinner was born about 1815 in Devonshire, England, UK; died on 20 Feb 1863 in Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

    Notes:

    http://www.archive.org/stream/pioneersofblansh00johnuoft/pioneersofblansh00johnuoft_djvu.txt
    THE PIONEERS OF BLANSHARD
    On the third day of January, 1848, the people of Blanshard met at Joseph Case's tavern, in the village of St. Marys, to appoint officers and pass such legislation as might be found necessary for the proper government of the municipality for the current year. At that meeting the following officers were elected, after Mr. George Birtch had been placed in the chair : Millner Harrison, township clerk ; Thomas Shoebottom, council- lor ; Body Hanley, assessor ; Edward Styles, collector ; poundkeepers for St. Marys, Samuel Fraligh, Thomas Skinner ; in the township, John Switzer, Daniel Powell.

    On concession 14 to Thomas Skinner, on August 6th, 1853.

    Thomas married Mary MacPherson in 1855. Mary (daughter of Malcolm MacPherson and Isabella McKay) was born on 24 Nov 1828 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 31 Aug 1910 in Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary MacPherson was born on 24 Nov 1828 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Malcolm MacPherson and Isabella McKay); died on 31 Aug 1910 in Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada.

    Notes:

    1871 census Canada
    Perth South Blanshard
    Mary Skinner 40
    John Skinner 22
    Daniel Skinner 13

    1881 census Canada
    Perth South Blanshard
    John Skinner 30
    Mary Skinner 50
    Daniel Skinner 23


    1891 census Canada
    Perth South, Blanshard
    John Skinner 40
    Mary Skinner 60
    Edward Robinson 12

    1901 census Canada
    Perth (South/Sud), Blanshard
    John Skinner 54
    Mary Skinner 71

    Notes:

    Married:

    Children:
    1. 1. Daniel Spencer Skinner was born in May 1859 in Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Apr 1909 in St Marys, Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Malcolm MacPherson was born on 1 Oct 1794 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John MacPherson and Mary MacAlester); died on 16 Aug 1873 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

    Malcolm married Isabella McKay on 19 Feb 1828 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Isabella (daughter of Donald McKay and Margaret Stuart) was born on 24 Jun 1804 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1853 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Isabella McKay was born on 24 Jun 1804 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Donald McKay and Margaret Stuart); died in 1853 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Bell, Peggy

    Notes:

    Married:
    1861 Census of Canada
    Ontario Middlesex East London
    Malcolm Mc Pherson 64 widower
    Margaret Mc Pherson 27
    Jane Mc Pherson 25
    Ann Mc Pherson 15
    Daniel Mc Pherson 13


    1871 Census of Canada
    Ontario Middlesex East London
    Malcolm Mc Pherson 76 widower
    Margaret Mc Pherson 35
    Ann Mc Pherson 23
    Daniel Mc Pherson 21
    Archibald Skinner 15

    Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871
    Name: Malcolm Mcpherson
    Age: 76
    Estimated birth year: abt 1795
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Scotland
    Residence District: Middlesex East
    Residence Location: London Township
    Ethnic Origin: Scottish
    Religion: Canada Presbyterian / C. Presbyterian
    Occupation: Farmer
    Division: 3
    Microfilm Roll: C-9905
    Page: 31
    Head of Household Comment: This person is listed as a head of household.

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary MacPherson was born on 24 Nov 1828 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 31 Aug 1910 in Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John MacPherson was born on 30 Apr 1830 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Jul 1902 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Medway Decker, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Margaret MacPherson was born on 4 Mar 1832 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Oct 1896 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jean MacPherson was born on 22 Nov 1833 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 28 Nov 1833 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 6 Aug 1908 in Perth, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Marys, Blanshard, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Isabella MacPherson was born on 11 Nov 1835 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 13 Nov 1835 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1837 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Isabella MacPherson was born on 12 Feb 1837 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Jul 1925 in St Marys, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 Jul 1925 in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Barbara MacPherson was born about 1842 in Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Aug 1921 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried in Altadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
    8. Ann MacPherson was born about 1845 in Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Jun 1915 in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Daniel MacPherson was born on 12 Dec 1848 in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Nov 1931 in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Nov 1931 in Medway Decker, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John MacPherson was born about 1745 (son of MacPherson); died on 28 Feb 1810 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer at Laigh Gortanafaull, Kintyre, Scotland

    Notes:

    tenant farmer at Gortanafaull, Kintyre

    John married Mary MacAlester. Mary (daughter of Angus MacAlester and Unknown) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Mary MacAlester (daughter of Angus MacAlester and Unknown); and died.
    Children:
    1. Mary MacPherson
    2. Angus MacPherson was born about 1781 in Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Donald MacPherson was born on 17 Jul 1785 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was christened on 18 Jul 1785 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Apr 1875 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Archibald MacPherson was born on 25 Apr 1788 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 12 May 1873 in London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Alexander MacPherson was born on 21 Mar 1791 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. 6. Malcolm MacPherson was born on 1 Oct 1794 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Aug 1873 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Donald McKay was born about 1779 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Alexander McKay and Margaret Black); died on 25 May 1854 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

    Donald married Margaret Stuart on 23 Feb 1803 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Margaret was born about 1784 in Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Sep 1870 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Margaret Stuart was born about 1784 in Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Sep 1870 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Peggy

    Notes:

    Married:
    1841 census
    Civil Parish: Killean Ecclesiastical Parish, Village or Island: -
    Address: Crubasdale
    MCKAY Dond. M 60 Farmer Argyllshire
    MCKAY Margt. F 55 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Alex. M 30 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Mary F 20 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Robt. M 20 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Dond. M 20 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Duncan M 15 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Agnes F 15 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Flora F 15 Argyllshire
    MCKAY Betty F 8 Argyllshire
    MCLEAN Robt. M 15 Male Servant Argyllshire

    1851 census Canada Middlesex Dorchester
    Donald McKay 74
    Margaret McKay 68
    Alexander McKay 48
    Robert McKay 32
    Donald McKay 32
    Duncan McKay 30
    Mary McKay 28
    Elizabeth McKay 17
    Barbara McCormag 3


    1861 census North Dorchester, Middlesex, Canada West
    Alexander McKay 52 farmer born Scotland
    Robert McKay 44 labourer born Scotland
    Donald McKay 44 labourer born Scotland
    Duncan McKay 41 labourer born Scotland
    Margaret McKay 80 labourer born Scotland widowed
    Mary McKay 46 labourer born Scotland
    Elizabeth McKay 26 labourer born Scotland
    Barbara McCormick 11 labourer born W Canada

    Children:
    1. 7. Isabella McKay was born on 24 Jun 1804 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1853 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in St Johns, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret McKay was born on 27 Apr 1806 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    3. Alexander McKay was born on 24 Jun 1808 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Mar 1884 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Jean McKay was born on 7 Nov 1810 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1852 in Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Killean Presbyterian, Puslinch, Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert McKay was born on 11 Mar 1813 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died before 1816 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Mary McKay was born on 29 Apr 1814 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    7. Donald McKay was born on 8 Aug 1816 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Oct 1890 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Robert McKay was born on 8 Aug 1816 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Dec 1877 in North Dorchester, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Duncan McKay was born about 1820 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Jul 1862 in Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pond Mills, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Flora McKay was born on 9 Feb 1826 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.