Skinner, John ___ 1772-1839 ___ British ___ priest, antiquary

BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Skinner was born at Claverton near Bath.He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was ordained as a priest in 1799. Thereafter, he took over the living at Camerton, Somerset. His wife and other members of his family died of consumption, and he committed suicide by shooting himself. Apart from the archives cited, there are a number of Skinner's diaries and travel journals held by Cambridge University (Fitzwilliam Museum) and Cardiff Central Library.
A biography link
Wikipedia bio
The Diary Review - Impropriety in the pew

DIARY DATES, CONTENT DESCRIPTORS
1803-1834 ___ religious social travel self archaeology family

WEB TEXT LINKS
good extracts
one extract

ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LINKS
Somerset Archive and Record Service
British Library, Manuscript Collections

SOME PUBLISHED TITLES
Journal of a Somerset Rector
Journal of a Somerset Rector 1803-1834
 

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