Intelligence has been received of the death of Parker G Skinner at his home in Worcester, Mass., Sunday evening, of Hemorrhage of the brain. In a biographical sketch of his life the Worcester Spy says in part:
He was born in Windsor, VT in 1814, the eldest son of General John P. Skinner, one of the oldest families in Vermont. The larger part of his life was passed in the Green mountain state, and for many years before railroads were built in the interior he was in business with his father in doing government contract work, in carrying mails and doing a general state line business. The father and son made considerable money by these contracts. During the Mexican war Maj. Ransom of Norwich, Conn., appointed Parker G. Skinner major on his staff. Under Presidents Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan he served two terms as postmaster of Windsor. He was a democrat, and although he had taken no active part in politics for many years, was loyal to the party through life, He went to Worcester more than 30 years ago, and for several years carried on the drug business in the store corner of Main and Pleasant Streets, now occupied by Henry L. Green. Early in the 70's he started the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., and for 25 years was its manager, retiring four years ago, at the time he had the grip. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was a constant attendant at all services until failing health made it impossible.
He married Pattie W., third daughter of Dr. Stephen Sewall Foster of London, England, a fellow of the London medical society, and there were born to them five children, of whom but two are now living, John P., now in England and Miss Gertrude, who was associated with her father in business for many years, but now with the Denholm & McKay Co. He also leaves a widow.
He was born in Windsor, VT in 1814, the eldest son of General John P. Skinner, one of the oldest families in Vermont. The larger part of his life was passed in the Green mountain state, and for many years before railroads were built in the interior he was in business with his father in doing government contract work, in carrying mails and doing a general state line business. The father and son made considerable money by these contracts. During the Mexican war Maj. Ransom of Norwich, Conn., appointed Parker G. Skinner major on his staff. Under Presidents Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan he served two terms as postmaster of Windsor. He was a democrat, and although he had taken no active part in politics for many years, was loyal to the party through life, He went to Worcester more than 30 years ago, and for several years carried on the drug business in the store corner of Main and Pleasant Streets, now occupied by Henry L. Green. Early in the 70's he started the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., and for 25 years was its manager, retiring four years ago, at the time he had the grip. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was a constant attendant at all services until failing health made it impossible.
He married Pattie W., third daughter of Dr. Stephen Sewall Foster of London, England, a fellow of the London medical society, and there were born to them five children, of whom but two are now living, John P., now in England and Miss Gertrude, who was associated with her father in business for many years, but now with the Denholm & McKay Co. He also leaves a widow.
Intelligence has been received of the death of Parker G Skinner at his home in Worcester, Mass., Sunday evening, of Hemorrhage of the brain. In a biographical sketch of his life the Worcester Spy says in part:
He was born in Windsor, VT in 1814, the eldest son of General John P. Skinner, one of the oldest families in Vermont. The larger part of his life was passed in the Green mountain state, and for many years before railroads were built in the interior he was in business with his father in doing government contract work, in carrying mails and doing a general state line business. The father and son made considerable money by these contracts. During the Mexican war Maj. Ransom of Norwich, Conn., appointed Parker G. Skinner major on his staff. Under Presidents Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan he served two terms as postmaster of Windsor. He was a democrat, and although he had taken no active part in politics for many years, was loyal to the party through life, He went to Worcester more than 30 years ago, and for several years carried on the drug business in the store corner of Main and Pleasant Streets, now occupied by Henry L. Green. Early in the 70's he started the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., and for 25 years was its manager, retiring four years ago, at the time he had the grip. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was a constant attendant at all services until failing health made it impossible.
He married Pattie W., third daughter of Dr. Stephen Sewall Foster of London, England, a fellow of the London medical society, and there were born to them five children, of whom but two are now living, John P., now in England and Miss Gertrude, who was associated with her father in business for many years, but now with the Denholm & McKay Co. He also leaves a widow.
He was born in Windsor, VT in 1814, the eldest son of General John P. Skinner, one of the oldest families in Vermont. The larger part of his life was passed in the Green mountain state, and for many years before railroads were built in the interior he was in business with his father in doing government contract work, in carrying mails and doing a general state line business. The father and son made considerable money by these contracts. During the Mexican war Maj. Ransom of Norwich, Conn., appointed Parker G. Skinner major on his staff. Under Presidents Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan he served two terms as postmaster of Windsor. He was a democrat, and although he had taken no active part in politics for many years, was loyal to the party through life, He went to Worcester more than 30 years ago, and for several years carried on the drug business in the store corner of Main and Pleasant Streets, now occupied by Henry L. Green. Early in the 70's he started the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., and for 25 years was its manager, retiring four years ago, at the time he had the grip. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was a constant attendant at all services until failing health made it impossible.
He married Pattie W., third daughter of Dr. Stephen Sewall Foster of London, England, a fellow of the London medical society, and there were born to them five children, of whom but two are now living, John P., now in England and Miss Gertrude, who was associated with her father in business for many years, but now with the Denholm & McKay Co. He also leaves a widow.
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