Background
He was the son of Timothy Skinner and Ruth (Warner) Skinner.
He was the son of Timothy Skinner and Ruth (Warner) Skinner.
In 1814, he removed to Brownville, and later ran a foundry and stove works there. He was Supervisor of the Town of Brownville in 1839, 1840 and 1846. And President of the Village of Brownville in 1836.
He was President of the National Union Bank of Watertown.
He was among the 12 state senators who resigned on April 17, 1851, to prevent a quorum in the Senate.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th Doctorate) in 1850 and 1851.