Leonidas (Lon) Skinner, was a son of John and Maria (Gahagan) Skinner. Lon was a stonecutter and contractor of West Mahoning township. He was born in Porter township, Jefferson County, Pa January 23, 1859.
Lon married Marybelle Donald 1865-1959
Lon's grandfather, Cornelius Skinner, a native of Scotland, came to the United States when 18 years old and married a Miss Andrews, they settled in Jefferson county, Pa where Cornelius farmed until his death, at which time he was 60 years old. Cornelius's widow long survived, dying when 91 years of age. They reared a large family and were highly respected people.
Lon was educated in the common schools of his native place and remained with his father until he was 18 years old, when he began working for himself. After his marriage he and his wife settled on his farm on the Mahoning creek in West Mahoning township and in addition to operating his property, Mr Skinner had for years been one of the most expert stonecutters and builders of the county. He served on the school board and took a deep interest in politics as a member of the Republican party.
Mr and Mrs Skinner were members of the Methodist Church and active in its good work, they were highly respected in the congregation as they were in other circles throughout the county.
Mr Skinner was married to Mary Donald of Westmoreland county, Pa, daughter of John and Mary Donald of the same county.
Mr and Mrs Skinner had children as follows:
Theresa, a music teacher, married R M Bond and are now residing in Johnstown, Pa., Wilda, at home, has been a teacher for 3 years in the public schools of Indiana county, Edith, at home, is also a teacher in the public schools of this county. Jessie is in college at the present time, Minnie is attending school and lives at home. Mr Skinner has given his children good educational advantages and has every reason to be proud of them.
(From History of Indiana County, PA page 907)
Lon married Marybelle Donald 1865-1959
Lon's grandfather, Cornelius Skinner, a native of Scotland, came to the United States when 18 years old and married a Miss Andrews, they settled in Jefferson county, Pa where Cornelius farmed until his death, at which time he was 60 years old. Cornelius's widow long survived, dying when 91 years of age. They reared a large family and were highly respected people.
Lon was educated in the common schools of his native place and remained with his father until he was 18 years old, when he began working for himself. After his marriage he and his wife settled on his farm on the Mahoning creek in West Mahoning township and in addition to operating his property, Mr Skinner had for years been one of the most expert stonecutters and builders of the county. He served on the school board and took a deep interest in politics as a member of the Republican party.
Mr and Mrs Skinner were members of the Methodist Church and active in its good work, they were highly respected in the congregation as they were in other circles throughout the county.
Mr Skinner was married to Mary Donald of Westmoreland county, Pa, daughter of John and Mary Donald of the same county.
Mr and Mrs Skinner had children as follows:
Theresa, a music teacher, married R M Bond and are now residing in Johnstown, Pa., Wilda, at home, has been a teacher for 3 years in the public schools of Indiana county, Edith, at home, is also a teacher in the public schools of this county. Jessie is in college at the present time, Minnie is attending school and lives at home. Mr Skinner has given his children good educational advantages and has every reason to be proud of them.
(From History of Indiana County, PA page 907)
Leonidas (Lon) Skinner, was a son of John and Maria (Gahagan) Skinner. Lon was a stonecutter and contractor of West Mahoning township. He was born in Porter township, Jefferson County, Pa January 23, 1859.
Lon married Marybelle Donald 1865-1959
Lon's grandfather, Cornelius Skinner, a native of Scotland, came to the United States when 18 years old and married a Miss Andrews, they settled in Jefferson county, Pa where Cornelius farmed until his death, at which time he was 60 years old. Cornelius's widow long survived, dying when 91 years of age. They reared a large family and were highly respected people.
Lon was educated in the common schools of his native place and remained with his father until he was 18 years old, when he began working for himself. After his marriage he and his wife settled on his farm on the Mahoning creek in West Mahoning township and in addition to operating his property, Mr Skinner had for years been one of the most expert stonecutters and builders of the county. He served on the school board and took a deep interest in politics as a member of the Republican party.
Mr and Mrs Skinner were members of the Methodist Church and active in its good work, they were highly respected in the congregation as they were in other circles throughout the county.
Mr Skinner was married to Mary Donald of Westmoreland county, Pa, daughter of John and Mary Donald of the same county.
Mr and Mrs Skinner had children as follows:
Theresa, a music teacher, married R M Bond and are now residing in Johnstown, Pa., Wilda, at home, has been a teacher for 3 years in the public schools of Indiana county, Edith, at home, is also a teacher in the public schools of this county. Jessie is in college at the present time, Minnie is attending school and lives at home. Mr Skinner has given his children good educational advantages and has every reason to be proud of them.
(From History of Indiana County, PA page 907)
Lon married Marybelle Donald 1865-1959
Lon's grandfather, Cornelius Skinner, a native of Scotland, came to the United States when 18 years old and married a Miss Andrews, they settled in Jefferson county, Pa where Cornelius farmed until his death, at which time he was 60 years old. Cornelius's widow long survived, dying when 91 years of age. They reared a large family and were highly respected people.
Lon was educated in the common schools of his native place and remained with his father until he was 18 years old, when he began working for himself. After his marriage he and his wife settled on his farm on the Mahoning creek in West Mahoning township and in addition to operating his property, Mr Skinner had for years been one of the most expert stonecutters and builders of the county. He served on the school board and took a deep interest in politics as a member of the Republican party.
Mr and Mrs Skinner were members of the Methodist Church and active in its good work, they were highly respected in the congregation as they were in other circles throughout the county.
Mr Skinner was married to Mary Donald of Westmoreland county, Pa, daughter of John and Mary Donald of the same county.
Mr and Mrs Skinner had children as follows:
Theresa, a music teacher, married R M Bond and are now residing in Johnstown, Pa., Wilda, at home, has been a teacher for 3 years in the public schools of Indiana county, Edith, at home, is also a teacher in the public schools of this county. Jessie is in college at the present time, Minnie is attending school and lives at home. Mr Skinner has given his children good educational advantages and has every reason to be proud of them.
(From History of Indiana County, PA page 907)
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