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Andrew Skidmore

Male 1750 - 1827  (77 years)


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  • Name Andrew Skidmore 
    Born 8 Nov 1750  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 15 Nov 1827  [2
    Notes 

    • U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
      Name: Hilliard Skidmore
      Birth Date: 7 May 1829
      Death Date: 5 Oct 1904
      SAR Membership: 81296
      Role: Ancestor
      Application Date: 2 Oct 1956
      Father: Benjamin Skidmore
      Mother: Mary Gordon
      Spouse: Elizabeth Jane Roby
      Children: James Hanson Stormer
      References:
      John H Gwathmey: Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolutions (1938), p 694, (see "Scidmore")
      Journal of the House of Delegates (181), p 19
      Emily C Hawley: The Skidmore Genealogy (1911), o 31, et sea
      Will of Joseph Skidmore, proved 1708, recorded Kent County, Deleware
      Will of Joseph Skidmore, proved 1778, recorded Augusta County, Virginia
      Deed of gift, Andrew Skidmore to his children, 1816, recorded Randolph County, W.Va.
      Bible records of families of Andrew, Benjamin and Hilliard Skidmore, accurate copies in my possession.
      Personally appeared Warren Leroy Skidmore, Ashtabula Co, OH, 9/29/1956
      September 20, 1956
      I, Warren LeRoy Skidmore, age 30, apply for membership. . .
      Descent in the following line from Andrew Skidmore who was born in Augusta County, VA, 8 Nov 1750, died Nicholas Co, WV, 15 Nov 1827 and who assisted in establishing American Independence.
      I was born in Akron, Summit Co, Ohio, 1/12/1926, son of
      Ernest Croydon Skidmore, born 5/11/1887, died 12/21/1936 and
      Inez May Stormer, born 4/7/1894, living, married 11/26/1913
      (2)grandson of James Hanson Skidmore, 4/14/1865 - 8/13/1939 and his wife
      Ameliz Stonestreet 5/1/1870 - 7/13/1940, marr 10/29/1884
      (3)great grandson of Hilliard Skidmore 5/7/1829 - 10/5/1904 and his wife Elisabeth Jane Roby 9/19/1829 - 5/25/1907, mar 12/12/1849
      (4)great great grandson of Benjamin Skidmore, 10/20/1802 - 7/8/1875 and his wife
      Mary Gordon, 12/1/1804 - 12/2/1887. mar c. 1826
      (5)GGGgrandson of Andrew Skidmore (Scidmore) 11/8/1750 - 11/15/1827 and
      Margaret Johnson 1759 - 1808 mar c. 1783
      (6)GGGG grandson of Joseph Skidmore (Scidmore) born c. 1706 died 1778 and his wife Agnes Caldwell, born c. 1710 died 1792 mar c 1730
      (7)GGGGG grandson of Joseph Skidmore (Scidmore) born c 1674 died 1708 and his wife Rebecca Miller mar c 1702
      (8)GGGGGGgrandson of John Skidmore (Scudamore) born 4/11/1643, died 1680 and his wife Susanna (Smith?)
      and he, the said Andrew Skidmore (no. 5) is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence while acting the capacity of Private in the company of Augusta County Militia, commanded by his brother, Capt, John Skidmore. (handwritten: Pensioner)
    Person ID I5215  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 9 Dec 2017 

    Father Joseph SKIDMORE,   b. Abt 1706, Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co, Delaware Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 17 Mar 1778, Ruddle, now Pendleton Co, WV Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 72 years) 
    Mother Agnes CALDWELL,   b. CA 1710, Somerset Co, Maryland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 2 Jan 1792  (Age ~ 82 years) 
    Married Abt 1730  [1
    Family ID F1778  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Johnson,   b. 1759,   d. 1808  (Age 49 years) 
    Married CA 1783  [2
    Children 
     1. Benjamin Skidmore,   b. 20 Oct 1802,   d. 8 Jul 1875  (Age 72 years)
    Family ID F29331  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S95] Skidmore Book: Thomas Skidmore (Scudamore) 1605 - 1684, of Westerleigh.

    2. [S1014] SAR U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.