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- Unknown newspaper
December 6, 1956
Albert Marion Skinner, son of Emma and William H. Skinner, was born on a homestead 2 1/2 miles southeast of Gaylord, Kansas, Albert's mother homesteaded there in 1871 and the family lived there for 21 years. After spending several years on a small farm in Benton Co., Arkansas, the family moved to Cawker City, Kansas, where they made their home thereafter.
"Al" as he was better known to his friends, lived with his brother in the south part of Cawker City at which place he passed away November 30th, 1956 after a brief illness, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 4 days.
He is survived by one brother, William Skinner of Cawker City, and one sister, Cora Carson, of Salina Kansas, and a number of nieces and nephews. A sister Mrs. Ally Wright, preceded him in death on July 8, 1951. His parents arealso deceased.
Albert spent most of his life in this community, and his life did not require an over abundance of eartly goods to be rich. He was satisfied with his lot and enjoyed hunting, fishingm and visiting with friends and relatives about town, holding ill toward none.
Interment was in Prairee Grove cemetery
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