Birth : 18 Sep 1853 Ontario, Canada
Death : 4 Feb 1937 Delia, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial : Delia Cemetery, Delia, Strathmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate : 51.6229700, -112.3666800
Description : From: Find A Grave contributor dianthus120

From The Drumheller Mail, 11 Feb 1937, pg 5:

Father of Local Car Salesman Passes; First Delia Postmaster

Melvin Skippen, employed by Excelsior Motors as car salesman, suffered the bereavement of his father, Henry Skippen, last Thursday, the demise having taken place at the family residence, Delia.

The late Mr. Skippen was eighty-four years of age, having been born in Ontario, and was the first postmaster of Delia, the first post-office having been located on the farm. He is survived by his widow, eight daughters and three sons.

Rev. I.N. Hughson, of Munson, a friend of the family, conducted... Read More

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  • Where is Henry Skippen's memorial?

    Henry Skippen's memorial is located at: Delia Cemetery, Delia, Strathmore Census Division, Canada.

  • When did Henry Skippen death?

    Henry Skippen death on 4 Feb 1937 in Delia, Strathmore Census Division, Alberta, Canada

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    Latitude: 51.6229700
    Longitude: -112.3666800

Family Members:

Parent

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John Skippen

(1814 - 1890)

Spouse

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Jane Moore Skippen

(1863 - 1938)

Siblings

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Caroline Skippen Scott

(1842 - 1892)

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Harriet Bryan Skippen

(1851 - 1946)

Children

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Harriett Jane Dotterer

(1882 - 1976)

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Bertha May Skippen Lewis

(1886 - 1964)

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Anna Skippen McClean

(1890 - 1939)

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(unknow - unknow)

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