Background
Skinner, Ernest M. was born on January 15, 1866 in Clarion, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Washington Martin and Alice (Francis) Skinner.
Skinner, Ernest M. was born on January 15, 1866 in Clarion, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Washington Martin and Alice (Francis) Skinner.
Educational public schools.
Mechanic, tuner, draughtsman, George South. Hutchings, 1890-1901. In organ building business alone, 1901, incorporated as Ernest M. Skinner Company, 1905, president, 1905-1917. Vice-president and technical director Skinner Organ corporation since 1917.
Member American Guild Organists, National Association Organists, Harvard Musical Society Inventor Pitman wind chest.
Married Mabel Hastings, March 29, 1893. Children: Eugenie (Mistress Ernest Shorrock), Richmond, Ruth (Mistress George C. Scott).