Background
Skinner, Henry was born on March 27, 1861 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William S. and Sarah (Irvin) Skinner.
Skinner, Henry was born on March 27, 1861 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William S. and Sarah (Irvin) Skinner.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1881, Doctor of Medicine 1884. Doctor of Science, University of Pittsburgh.
Associated with Doctor William Goodell in practice of medicine, 1884-1900. Devoted entire attention to entomology from 1900. State entomologist of Pennsylvania.
Professor entomology, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
In charge entomological department and chairman publn. committee and member of council, Academy Natural Sciences, Philadelphia. Vice president Academy Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Member various scientific societies. Editor Entomological News, 1890-1911.
Member various scientific societies. Member of committee on nomenclature, International Zoöl.
Married Celia Angela Beck July 14, 1886. Children: Marion (Mistress Harvey Wilson Madara), William Henry.