The Skinner Family History

About the Book

The surname Skinner is an English trade and business name of approximately the twelfth century when trade names like Brewer, Baker, Chandler, and Smith came into existence as family names. Skinner is the name adopted as a dealer in skins, furs, and hides. The Skinner Company of London received a charter of incorporation during the reign of Edward III and has a coat of arms, which is discussed later from that period. The Skinner families are found all over England. The Skinner families are in Cowley and Devonshire in London and in Essex, Sussex, Dewlish, the Isle of Wight, and other counties as well. This book gives the history of the Skinner family from 1200 to the present time and connects six immigrants that is listed in the introduction of the book.

About the Author

Ira J. Skinner was born and raised in Carrollton, Georgia attending Maple Street Elementary school, Carrollton High school, and the University of Georgia majoring in Accounting with a minor in Finance. He spent 20 years in New York and New Jersey working in the Controllers Organization of Western Electric and AT&T from 1970 TO 1990. He also had a couple of Law courses and all during my career and had to do research working with Lawyers, pricing, accounting and statistics.