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William Henry Skidmore

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Birth	:	19 Feb 1819 Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	27 May 1881
Burial	:	Newcastle Creek Cemetery Extension, Newcastle Centre, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate	:	46.0720820, -65.9952210
Description	:	The First White Person Born in the County Has Gone to His Reward On Friday occured the death of Hon. William Skidmore, of Helt township, whose life was closely connected with the early history of this county. He was born in 1819, and was the first white person born in the county. His parents were among the first settlers of Helt's Prairie. The deceased has lived an honorable and useful life. He was sober and industrious, and by hard toll had accumulated a snug little fortune to leave his family. He was elected to the Legislature from this county,... Read More	The First White Person Born in the County Has Gone to His Reward On Friday occured the death of Hon. William Skidmore, of Helt township, whose life was closely connected with the early history of this county. He was born in 1819, and was the first white person born in the county. His parents were among the first settlers of Helt's Prairie. The deceased has lived an honorable and useful life. He was sober and industrious, and by hard toll had accumulated a snug little fortune to leave his family. He was elected to the Legislature from this county, and again renominated and was defeated by the combined strength of the Democrats and Nationals who ran Hon. James Osborn against him. Although Mr. Skidmore was not a member of any church, he was a moral and upright citizen and a Christian man in every sense of the term. He had the implicit confidence of his neighbors, and for many years was honored with the office of Trustee of his township, which he filled honestly and faithfully to the entire satisfaction of everybody. He was kind and courteous, and had but few enemies for one who had filled public trust as long as he did. His funeral, which took place on the day following his death, was very largely attended, thus evidencing the esteem in which he was held by his neighbors and friends. 1888 Biographical and Historical Record of Vermillion County, Indiana Hon. William Skidmore, who was promintntly identified with the growth and development of Vermillion County, Indiana, during his life, was the first white child born in the county, a son of John Skidmore, the date of his birth being February 19, 1819. He was born with but one hand, his left hand, and one-third of that arm being gone. Yet in spite of this he was able to chop trees, and do other work required in the clearing and making of a farm, seemingly as well as any one. He was reared amid the wild surroundings of pioneer life, and during his life he frequently hauled corn to the Wabash River, which he sold for ten cents a bushel, and has often taken apples to Chicago, Illinois. He was a self-made man in every sense of the word, and became one of the most prominent men in the county where he has always lived. He was twice married, taking for his first wife Elizabeth Pearman, and of the three children born to them two are yet living - Thomas J. Skimore and Mrs. Sarah J. Freeman. Mr. Skidmore was married a second time to a widow named Mrs. Amelia Helt, and to this union five children were born - William Henry, George F., Mary E., Jasper F. and Caroline F. By her first marriage Mrs. Skidmore has two children - Mrs Serena Depuy and Mrs. Clarinda Garner. Mr. Skidmore filled many of the official trusts of his township and county, and twice represented the county in the State Legislature, in the years 1866-1870. In the early history of the county he served as constable and justice of the peace. While holding the former office he was called one time by the citizens to assist in arresting a man whom they had chased into Mr. Swazey's cellar, Mr. Skidmore went into the cellar when he was shot by the man in the right arm below the elbow. Never heeding this he succeeded in arresting his man before he had time to do more harm, wrestling from his grasp a second freshly-loaded pistol and holding until the citizens came to his help and bound their prisoner. He carried the bullet received there in his arm to his grave. He was a consistent Christian and an active worker in the Methodist church for many years. Even when a boy he would walk over the settlement and tell the people of the near approach of some religious meeting. He died in May 1881, in the triumphant hope of a blessed immortality. 1888 Biographical Sketches and History of Vermillion County, Indiana The following will abstract is courtesy of Carolyn Schwab: Will Abstract, Vermillion County, IN Book 3, Page 42-45 William Skidmore, Vermillion County, IN Written April 29, 1881 1. To my wife Amelia W. Skidmore - the home farm where we reside containing 175.30 acres during her natural life. After her death to be divided by daughters Mary E. Skidmore and Caroline F. Skidmore. 2. To my wife all my personal property up to $500 worth. 3. To my daughter Sarah Jane Freeman - $1800 in payments. She has already received $200. 4. To my son William Skidmore - the farm where he now resides containing 85 acres. 5. To my son George F. Skidmore - the 78 acres where he now resides. 6. To my son Jasper F. Skidmore - 100 acres. 7. To my sons Thomas J. Skidmore, William Skidmore, and Jasper F. Skidmore - land. They are to pay my daughter Sarah Jane Freeman and her heirs $1800 willed to her as mentioned above in 3 installments. They are also to pay my 2 youngest daughters Mary E. Skidmore and Caroline F. Skidmore $100 each. 8. I appoint William F. Kerns Executor. Died May 27, 1881 Recorded June 1, 1881

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Family Members:

Parent

Lieut John Skidmore

(1783 - 1863)

Mary “Polly” Hopper Skidmore

(1785 - 1821)

Spouse

Elizabeth Pearman Skidmore

(1827 - 1850)

Amelia Anderson Skidmore

(1820 - 1890)

Siblings

Agnes Skidmore Kearnes

(1808 - 1869)

Jane Skidmore Ford

(1812 - 1890)

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Skidmore Potter

(1816 - 1900)

Alexander Skidmore

(1821 - 1863)

George Franklin Skidmore

(1824 - 1882)

Mary Skidmore Helt

(1826 - 1910)

Josiah “Joe” Skidmore

(1831 - 1903)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Newcastle Creek Cemetery Extension
Newcastle Centre, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.0720820, -65.9952210

2. Newcastle Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Minto, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.0579370, -66.0078920

3. Barton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0436330, -65.9639780

4. St. Michael’s All Angel Church Cemetery
Minto, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.0797442, -66.0523354

5. United Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0843520, -66.0518500

6. Full Gospel Pentecostal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0832570, -66.0550170

7. Cox Point Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0579300, -65.9273900

8. Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0734590, -66.0674870

9. Walbridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0845900, -66.0741090

10. Iron Bound Cove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1348040, -65.9507240

11. Midland Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1357200, -65.9529040

12. The Range Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0698610, -65.8921110

13. Saint Bridget's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1408330, -66.0431030

14. Camp Wegesegum
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Coordinate: 46.1431780, -65.9285950

15. Cumberland Point Cemetery
Cumberland Point, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9796900, -65.9905600

16. Cumberland Bay Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.0362019, -65.8630833

17. McClure Family Cemetery
Coal Creek, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1525863, -65.8994692

18. Youngs Cove United Church Cemetery
Youngs Cove, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9497070, -65.9559540

19. Saint Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery
Waterborough, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.9470800, -65.9662700

20. Coal Creek Cemetery
Coal Creek, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1175890, -65.8139920

21. Second Chipman United Baptist Church Cemetery
Chipman, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1790000, -65.8703000

22. Chipman United Pentecostal Cemetery
Chipman, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1869700, -65.8619050

23. Red Bank Cemetery
Redbank, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1964900, -65.8680600

24. Briggs Corner
Briggs Corner, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2182000, -65.9002000