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Oliver Brightman Skinner Sr.

Birth	:	29 Sep 1848
Death	:	29 Apr 1902
Burial	:	Holton Cemetery, Holton, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4611015, -95.7583008
Description	:	The Sunday Outlook May 4 1902 Mr OB Skinner Dead Most Prominent Man in Georgetown County Passes Away A Successful Life The death of Mr Oliver Brightman Skinner was announced from his elegant country home at Waterford at 12:30 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon. Death was caused from a complication of diseases Bright's kidney disease being the principle one. Mr Skinner's death closes the career of one of the most prominent business men in Georgetown county a career that was marked with phenomenal success from first to last. The deceased would have been 54 years old next September. He was born on the 29th of... Read More	The Sunday Outlook May 4 1902 Mr OB Skinner Dead Most Prominent Man in Georgetown County Passes Away A Successful Life The death of Mr Oliver Brightman Skinner was announced from his elegant country home at Waterford at 12:30 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon. Death was caused from a complication of diseases Bright's kidney disease being the principle one. Mr Skinner's death closes the career of one of the most prominent business men in Georgetown county a career that was marked with phenomenal success from first to last. The deceased would have been 54 years old next September. He was born on the 29th of September 1848. In April 1872 he married Miss A. Rebecca Johnson a sister of Mr Gilbert Johnson of our city. To them six children were born five of which are now living Mr OB Jr., Miss Lena Belle, Mr William, Miss Maggie, and Mr Thomas Skinner. He also leaves one brother Mr Thos. Skinner and three half brothers Messrs Dick, Ben, and Bellune Skinner and two half sisters Mrs Wm Cox and Mrs Sallie Davidson. Mr Skinner started life just after the war with a absolutely not a dollar in the world. He was employed by Capt HT McDonald for a few years when he decided to go into the turpentine business for himself at "Snow Mill." His business prospered from the first and his wealth increased year by year and today his estate is worth more than any one man in the county. He owned thousands of acres of pineland and about six rice plantations. He had stock in all various institutions and boats in this section and carried a very heavy life insurance. His estate will probably exceed $800,000. Mr Skinner's wealth did not make him forget his old friends and comrades of boyhood.. He was unlike other men in that respect. No man ever went to him for assistance and was refused. The poorest negro on one of his plantations could gain his ear and he would always help them. He had a big heart in him and was noted for his kind and charitable deeds he gave freely. Mr Skinner was a member of the Ancient Order of Free Masons and the Knights of Honor and also a member of the Winyah Indigo Society. He was first lieutenant in Capt McDonald's company and the Marion's Men of Winyah and always took an active interest in the affairs of the company. He took a deep interest in politics but never had any political aspirations. His influence was wide and extended all over the county. The funeral services were held at his late residence at "Waterford" last Wednesday morning conducted by Rev Dr GH Johnson and Rev DR EH Querry of the Episcopal Church. The interment took place at Elmwood Cemetery this city and the service were impressively included at the grave by the Masons who turned out in a body to administer the last sad rites of their order to their deceased brother. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaker GA Lohr. People from every section of the county attended the funeral which was probably the largest ever held in this city. Truly a gentle genial generous spirit who made no enemies and never lost a friend has gone to return no more. The pessimistic saying to the effect that there is no man but can be replaced when he dies falls short of justification as regard Mr OB Skinner. Those who acted as pall bearers were Active HD Munnerlyn, LS Ehrich, Dr AK Tayloe, HL Smith, BW Cannon, JJ McKenzie JR Smith and CW Scurry. Honorary Capt HT McDonald Hon WD Morgan, and Messers JB Steele and Jno Richardson.

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Oliver Brightman Skinner Sr.'s memorial is located at: Holton Cemetery, Holton, Jackson County, USA.
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Latitude: 39.4611015
Longitude: -95.7583008

Family Members:

Parent

James William Skinner

(1817 - 1865)

Spouse

Ann Rebecca Johnson Skinner

(1849 - 1907)

Siblings

James B Skinner

(1851 - 1900)

Margarette Skinner Johnson

(1864 - 1893)

Samuel Ballou Skinner Sr.

(1865 - 1945)

Children

Oliver Brightman Skinner Jr.

(1874 - 1954)

Belle Skinner Bellune

(1877 - 1936)

James William Skinner

(1880 - 1957)

Margaret Skinner Beckman

(1884 - 1970)

George Thomas Skinner

(1886 - 1961)

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