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Elizabeth Ullyot (1843 ~ 1929)

 

6.2.1. First child of Mary Elford and Thomas Ullyot, Elizabeth Ullyot, was born January 16, 1843, in Oshawa, E. Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario.

  She married George Skinner, son of William Skinner and Sarah Caswell, October 10, 1859, in Oshawa, Ontario and had eight children:

 

 

  Elizabeth Ullyot Skinner died August 2, 1929, aged 86 years and George Skinner died July 8, 1924, aged 86 years in Langdon, Cavalier Co., North Dakota, U.S.

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Elizabeth Ullyot Skinner

January 16, 1843 ~ August 2, 1929

Cavalier County lost three of its pioneer women Friday, August 2, 1929, when Mrs. J. J. Souch, Mrs. Edward Godfrey and Mrs. Elizabeth Skinner were called from their earthly labors within a period of twelve hours.  Residents of Cavalier County an average of nearly forty years, they were truly pioneers, and the radiant hospitality of the frontier homes in which they reared their families, and where the latchstring was always out for the lonely homesteader, will remain a by-word on the lips of countless others who shared with them the many pleasures and countless hardships of pioneer days.  Even the younger generation is not unmindful of the splendid contribution made by its forbears to the upbuilding of the community in which we live, and the passing of these devoted pioneer mothers is generally mourned.

  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock for Mrs. Elizabeth Skinner, pioneer Langdon resident who died at the home of her son Ernest, Friday, August 2, 1929.  Services were held from the Presbyterian church in Langdon, with Rev. Duncan Matheson officiating, assisted by Rev. E. E. Duden of Cando.  Pallbearers were Donald McLauchlin, Robert Murie, I. N. Kitchin, William Falconer, Hugh McDowall, and Nicholas Gautsche.  The remains were laid to rest in the Harvey Center Cemetery beside those of her husband who died in 1924.

  Elizabeth Ullyot was born in Oshawa, Ont., January 16, 1843, being 86 years and six months old at the time of her death. She spent her early life in Oshawa and in 1863 was married to George Skinner. They came to Cavalier County in 1890, settling on a homestead in Harvey Township, where they remained until moving to Langdon in 1909 to spend their remaining years in retirement. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Skinner had made her home with her son Ernest.

  Although eighty-six years of age at the time of her death, Mrs. Skinner as very active until a few years ago and leaves a long record of loyal service to neighbors and friends in the communities in which she lived.

  Surviving besides a sister, Mrs. Jane Moore, of Brandon, Man., are two sons and four daughters, all of whom attended the funeral. They are: Edgar Skinner, Willow Bunch, Sask.; Ernest Skinner, Langdon; Mrs. Phoebe Trennum, Mrs. Nettie Long and Mrs. Lavenia McDonald, all of Langdon, and Mrs. Edith LaFrance, Rolette. Cavalier County Republican, Aug. 8, 1929.

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George Skinner

August 22, 1837 ~ July 8, 1924

George Skinner, for 34 years a resident of Cavalier County, passed away at his home in Langdon on Tuesday evening, July 8, 1924, after remaining in a very critical condition for several days.  Death was due to his advanced years.

  Deceased was a son of William and Sarah Skinner, natives of Lincolnshire, England, and was born August 22, 1837, in Connecticut, being 86 years, 11 months and 16 days old at the time of his death When a boy his parents moved to Durham, Ontario, where he lived until coming to Cavalier County in 1890. In Ontario the deceased was married to Elizabeth Ullyot, the widow who survives, and to this union were born seven children, all of whom survive, with the exception of George, who died in infancy. The surviving children are Edward of Willow Bunch, Sask.; Mrs. Phoebe Trennum of Langdon; Mrs. Nettie Long of Easby; Mrs. Lavina McDonald of Langdon; Mrs. Edith LaFrance of Rolette; and Ernest Skinner of Langdon. An adopted son, Sidney Briggs, resides in Missouri.

  Coming to Cavalier County from Ontario, in 1890, Mr Skinner purchased a homestead right in Harvey Township, and later established a tree claim, making a half section which is now know as the George Ryan farm. This was the family home until about twelve years ago, when Mr. Skinner’s advanced years compelled him to give up the active management of the farm.  Ernest Skinner continued the farming operations and his parents established their home in Langdon. Five years ago the farm was sold.

  The deceased was typically a home man, and took no active part in public affairs. However, he was numbered among the best citizens of the community and was highly esteemed by all who were privileged to be his neighbors. He was a regular attendant at the Harvey and Langdon Presbyterian churches, and always stood for the best things in his community.

  Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o’clock at the home in Langdon, and interment will be made at Harvey Center Cemetery following services at the Harvey church.

  It is expected that all of the children will be present at the funeral, which will be largely attended by neighbors and old time friends of the family. Cavalier County Republican, July 10, 1924.  

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