Abstract:
William Skinner, a native of Perquimans County, represented Perquimans County in the General Assembly and at the Constitutional Convention in 1788. He was treasurer of the Northern District from 1777-1779, treasurer for Edenton District from 1777-1784, and as Judge of the Admiralty Court until 1789. Skinner served as Brigadier General of the NC Militia for Edenton District from 1777-1779. He served as Perquimans County Clerk of Court and Sheriff and was named as a Town Commissioner of Hertford, NC.