Hi everyone, I am new to this list. I have been searching for my
grandfathers side of the family. His name is William Harry Skinner who
was born in Valporasio, Porter Co. IN. His brothers are Samuel, Fredrick,
Harry and a sister named Ruth Skinner who married Ira Beanblossom. They
all have died and gone to a better place. William Harry Skinner wife
was Frances Louise Smith. She just passed away a few months ago. The only
living relatives my mom has is the daughters and sons of her uncles. The
names are Debbie and Laurie Skinner. Laurie I think married a ? Alt..
first name unknown. Then there were Chuck, Eddie and Doris Skinner. ALso
a Joe Skinner. Actually I don't know who all is still living in that area
either. But would like to make some kind contact with someone who can
give me some Skinner history. My mother Mary Ellen Skinner is William
Harry and France Louise Smith Skinner's daughter. I would like very much
to pass this on to my children one day. It was said by my grandfather
that we are related to Sitting Bull. On my grandmothers side we are
related to cherokee. I would like somehow prove this to be true. Can
anyone help me locate my relatives?