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Thomas Benjamin Skelton

Thomas Benjamin Skelton

Male 1819 - 1898  (79 years)Deceased

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  • Name Thomas Benjamin Skelton  [1] 
    Birth 26 Jan 1819  North Thoresby,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1851  Middle Rasen,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buck Maker 
    Immigration 1856  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    from England 
    Ancestor Interest HIGH 
    Descendant Interest HIGH 
    Death 7 Jul 1898  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Cause: Heart Disease 
    • From  his Obituary:
             "Thomas Skelton, who for forty years had been a resident of Constantine, died at his home in this village, Thursday, July 7,1898, of heart disease; aged 79 years, 5 months and 11 days.  He was born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, Jan, 26, 1819, and came to America in 1856, coming to Constantine in the same year.  In 1856, he was married to Susan Steears Pickering, who with seven children, five daughters and two sons, survive him.  Mr. Skelton's long residence here gave him a wide acquaintance, and his familiar figure was known to all. The funeral was held from his late residence, on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Pinchard officiating.
    Burial 9 Jul 1898  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • Skelton's Lot
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Notes 
    • This was written prior to 1946 to my grandfather Russell Skelton - author unknown.

      Your great, great, grand parents Mr. John and Elizabeth Skelton (sic. from) Wesby Moor(sic. Walesby Moor) Near Market Rasen Lincolnshire, England they died there at the age of 85 and 80 years, both died the same day was buried in one grave.
      They never came to America. Great, great grand parents Mr. Benjamin and Mary Steears born in Devonshire, England they came to America died and are buried on the Skelton lot.
      Your great grand parents, Mr. Thomas Skelton born in Wesby Moor Near Lincolnshire, England. Mrs. Susan Steears Skelton born at Devonshire, England came to America, landed in Constantine, Mich. were married here, each came here at different times. Susan was married to Henry Pickering before she was married to Thomas Skelton she had two children born a girl Harriet who died early and a boy Henry or Hank as we called him died at middle age. After Pickering death Susan married Thomas Skelton, she and Mr. Skelton died and are
      buried in the Skelton lot in Constantine the raised 8 children. John Sylvester Skelton, Elizabeth Maria Skelton, George Benjamin Skelton, he died 1881. Joseph Thomas Skelton, Mary Ann Skelton, Rose Lee Skelton, Francis Demaris Skelton, died in 1873 another born in 1874 named Frances Demoris after the one died the year before. Lulu May Skelton, the last two, Frances and Lulu still alive all others are dead. Your Grandparents Mr. John and Dora Skelton had three children Herman Skelton, Susie Skelton, and Lilas Skelton.

      History of Thomas Skelton.
      Transcribed by Russell G. Strong.
    • (Research):Research from England has found that Thomas' parents were from Owersby moor and not Walesby moor.
    Person ID I4098  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of John Skelton, 1793-1877, Descendants of William Steare, -1720
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2012 

    Father AncestorsJohn Skelton,   b. 1793, Lissington,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Mar 1877, Owersby Moor,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother AncestorsElizabeth Silvester,   b. 1797, Wragby,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Mar 1877, Owersby Moor,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 26 Jun 1817  Wragby,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F35  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family AncestorsSusanah Steer,   b. 28 Nov 1839, ,Devonshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 May 1906, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Marriage 31 Oct 1859  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    • marriage licence index : St. Joseph Co. marriage index: C-261 Thomas Skilton to Susan Pickering
    Children 
    +1. John Sylvester Skelton,   b. 3 Nov 1860, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 May 1924, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +2. Elizabeth Marie Skelton,   b. 17 Feb 1862, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1932 (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. George Benjamin Skelton,   b. 11 Dec 1863, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 May 1881, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 17 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Married4. Joseph Thomas Skelton,   b. 27 Jul 1865, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Feb 1913, ,,Montana,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Married5. Mary Anne Skelton,   b. 27 Mar 1867, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1946 (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. Rosa Lee Skelton,   b. 21 Mar 1869, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jan 1929, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 59 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Timothy W. Skelton,   b. Cal 7 Apr 1871, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jul 1873, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. Francis Demaris Skelton,   b. 26 Aug 1872, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1873, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +9. Frances Demoris Skelton,   b. 15 Jul 1874, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Mar 1950, Wasco,Sherman,Oregon,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Married10. Lily May "Lulu" Skelton,   b. 29 Mar 1878, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1946, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     11. "Dead" Skelton,   b. 10 Jan 1883, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jan 1883, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F23  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2012 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 26 Jan 1819 - North Thoresby,Lincolnshire-Lindsey,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Buck Maker - 1851 - Middle Rasen,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - from England - 1856 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 31 Oct 1859 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - John Sylvester Skelton - 3 Nov 1860 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Elizabeth Marie Skelton - 17 Feb 1862 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - George Benjamin Skelton - 11 Dec 1863 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Joseph Thomas Skelton - 27 Jul 1865 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Mary Anne Skelton - 27 Mar 1867 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Rosa Lee Skelton - 21 Mar 1869 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Timothy W. Skelton - Cal 7 Apr 1871 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Francis Demaris Skelton - 26 Aug 1872 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Frances Demoris Skelton - 15 Jul 1874 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Lily May "Lulu" Skelton - 29 Mar 1878 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - "Dead" Skelton - 10 Jan 1883 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: Heart Disease - 7 Jul 1898 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 9 Jul 1898 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Photos
    Thomas Benjamin Skelton    		Thomas Benjamin Skelton

    Headstones
    SKELTON, Thomas, Susan nee STEER, George, and Francis    		SKELTON, Thomas, Susan nee STEER, George, and Francis
    Very worn inscription. SKELTON: 1819 Thomas 1898, 1839 Susan 1906, 1863 George B. 1881, 1872 Frances D. 1873

  • Sources 
    1. [S605] compiled by Lori Ann Morris [(E-ADDRESS), & MAILING ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE], Williamston, MI, "Stears-O'dell GEDCOM," supplied by Morris, 1/18/2004; copy held by [RESEARCHER & CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE USE]\.

    2. [S11] Constantine News, ((Constantine, Michigan)), Thomas Skelton obituary, July 1898 (Reliability: 3).
      "Thomas Skelton, who for forty years had been a resident of Constantine, died at his home in this village, Thursday, July 7,1898, of heart disease; aged 79 years, 5 months and 11 days.  He was born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, Jan, 26, 1819, and came to America in 1856, coming to Constantine in the same year.  In 1856, he was married to Susan Steears Pickering, who with seven children, five daughters and two sons, survive him.  Mr. Skelton's long residence here gave him a wide acquaintance, and his familiar figure was known to all. The funeral was held from his late residence, on Saturday afternoon, Rev. Pinchard officiating.

    3. [S811] "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940," database with images, FamilySearch , ((https://www.familysearch.org : 2012)), 4 Nov 2012, accessed 4 Nov 2012), entry for Thomas Skelton and Susan Pickering, 31 Oct 1859; citing St. Joseph county, Marriage certificates, 1852-1864, v. 3, p. 261, last entry. (Reliability: 3).
                   Thomas Skelton to Susan Pickering

      Michigan )      I certify that on the thirty first day of October A.D. 1859, at Constantine
      St. Joseph)ss  in the County aforesaid, I joined in Marriage Thomas Skelton of Constantine in the State of Mich aged thirty five years and Susan Pickering of Constantine in the State of Mich, aged twenty one years; that the parties did then and there solemnly declair that they took each other as Husband and wife and that there were present as witnesses John Gainsley of Constantine and Wm Moranson of Constantine. Dated at Constantine this thirty first day of October A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine.
      Filed Feb. 1st 1860                                            B.F. Doughty, Minister of the Gospel.
      Their's is the last entry on page 261





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