William I. Skinner
Erie Canal Commissioner
About William I. Skinner
Lived 1812 – 1891 (aged 78). William I. Skinner was an American.
William I. Skinner (October 24, 1812 - February 13, 1891) was an American politician from New York.
Life He was the son of Josiah Skinner. He lived at Little Falls. He was Sheriff of Herkimer County, New York from 1847 to 1849.
In 1853, he was appointed Superintendent of Canal Repairs for Section 4 of the Erie Canal.
He was a Canal Commissioner from 1860 to 1865, elected in 1859 on the Democratic and American tickets, and re-elected in 1862 on the Democratic ticket.
He was a delegate to the 1864 Democratic National Convention.
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Who was William I. Skinner?
Erie Canal Commissioner (1812-1891)
When was William I. Skinner born?
William I. Skinner was born on 24 October 1812.
When did William I. Skinner die?
William I. Skinner died on 13 February 1891.
What nationality was William I. Skinner?
William I. Skinner was American.
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