John Skinner

John Skinner (17 May 1744 – 13 July 1816) was an Episcopalian clergyman who served as the Bishop of Aberdeen from 1786 to 1816 and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1788 to 1816.

Early life and family He was born at Linshart, Longside, Aberdeenshire on 17 May 1744, the second son of the Reverend John Skinner, Incumbent of Lerwick and Grissel Hunter. He was educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen; obtaining a Master of Arts degree in 1761. He was one of the three bishops to consecrate Samuel Seabury, an American Episcopal priest as a bishop in 1784. Two years later, he also became the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. He was succeeded by his son, William, as Bishop of Aberdeen.

William Walker wrote a biography of Bishop Skinner.