I'm new to the list and am a descendant of Abner Skinner and Keziah Gustin of Deerpark, Orange County NY. Both were born in Connecticut and settled in Orange County before the birth of their children (I believe there were about 8). They had twin sons: Jacob and Dr. Israel Skinner, born circa 1776. I am descended from Jacob. He married Rhoda McDowell (b. 1880, Orange Co.). They moved to Susquehanna County, PA along with Israel and his family in 1804. I am at a brick wall on Rhoda. This Skinner family is well documented stretching back to the immigration of Thomas Skinner from Chichester, England around 1650. I'm interested in corresponding with other Skinner researchers and other McDowell researchers (especially). I recall seeing a McDowell as a road commisioner or something in an Orange County History. His territory encompassed Abner Skinner's land according to the source. I suppose that could be a connection. Tim McKeon Endicott, NY