Vermont
Gov. Richard Skinner
- October 23, 1820 - October 10, 1823
- Democratic-Republican
- May 30, 1778
- May 23, 1833
- Connecticut
- Married Fanny Pierpont; four children
- Representative
About
RICHARD SKINNER was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, where he studied law. He moved to Manchester, Vermont in 1799, becoming State’s Attorney for Bennington County. He also served at various times as Probate Judge, representative to the U.S. Congress, state General Assemblyman, and Assistant Judge of the State Supreme Court. During his gubernatorial administration, Skinner opposed the Missouri Compromise and supported protective tariffs. After serving three terms as governor, he went on to become Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court. He died in Manchester from injuries suffered in a fall from a carriage.
Source
Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. 4. 'Westport, 'CT: Meckler Books, 1978. 4 vols.
The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Vol. 8. 'New York: James T. White & Company.
Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
Vermont Primary and General Election Results
