Born in Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire, England
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Ann (Proctor) Skirrow
— married
8 May 1797 in Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire, England
Died
at about age 44
in Hampsthwaite, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Biography
John was born in Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire 1770 & baptised John Scurray, 1 April 1770, Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire the son of Thomas Scurray. [1]
The marriage of John Skirrow & Ann Procter was conducted on 8 May 1797, Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire. [2]
He died on 15 February 1814 & buried 21 February 1821 Hampsthwaite, St Thomas of Canterbury, Yorkshire. [3]
Last Will & Testament:
- John Skirrow - 25th November 1813 - Hampsthwaite, Yeoman
- All my real estate at Leathley to my wife Ann Skirrow and William Bentley of Pannal, Gentleman, and Thomas Chippendale, of Knaresborough, Mason, Upon Trust and to use the rents for the upkeep of my son Samuel Skirrow and then conveyed to him at 21.
- Should my son die before he is 21 then the same is to go to my wife and daughter Ann Skirrow as joint tenants.
- To my daughter Ann Skirrow £600 when she is 21. Should she die before 21 then the same to go to my wife and son.
- To my mother Mary Atkinson an annuity of £5.
- Witnesses: Bryan Prockter, Francis Haw, William Collins
- Died: 15th February 1814.
- Probate: 6th May 1814.
- Effects under £800.
Inventory by Michael Dunnell and Bryan Prockter available. [4]
Sources
- ↑ England Births & Christenings (1538-1975) (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NRS7-W66)
- ↑ England Marriage 1558-1973: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLDJ-55C
- ↑ Hampsthwaite Parish Register. [calverley.info/hamp_church.htm]
- ↑ Harrogate People & Places - Wills (www.harrogatepeopleandplaces.info/wills.htm)
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Mark Skirrow
Can anyone link to John's mother, Mary Atkinson, who is named in the will?
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