7. Benjamin² Skillings (Thomas¹) (#4153) was born in Falmouth, Cumberland, ME 1664.⁽⁵³⁾ AF says 1648 at Rowley, MA and 1673 at Ipswich, MA; Sargent and MHGR say 1664 because of death date; Skillings Family Notes (MEHGR) says b 1666, bur 11 Dec 1764 "nearly 100 years old"; could also be Salem, Essex, MA or Marblehead, Essex, MA Benjamin died by 11 Dec 1764 at 100 years of age.⁽⁵⁴⁾ His body was interred 11 Dec 1764 in Portland, Cumberland, ME, on his own "ground" ??.⁽⁵⁵⁾ Benj himself reckoned he was in his 100th year

He married twice. He married Susanna (Skillings) bef 1693.⁽⁵⁶⁾ (Susanna (Skillings) is #4163.) Susanna was born 1668. He married Mary Jewett in Ipswich, Essex, MA, 24 Apr 1708.⁽⁵⁷⁾ intentions

AF says married 24 Apr 1719 at Marblehead, MA; however, MEHGR says 24 Apr 1708 at Ipswich; ME/NH Gen Dict p 636 says intentions at Ipswich 24 Apr 1708, and Ipswich VRs say intentions 24 Apr 1708 ....I'll go with intentions of 24 Apr 1708 until proven otherwise

(Mary Jewett is #13445.)

Mary was born 9 Aug 1673 in Ipswich, Essex, MA.⁽⁵⁸⁾ AF says poss 1698 Mary was the daughter of Elder Nehemiah Jewett and Exercise Pierce. AFNs: 1FJ4-RT8 13J5-2WH 39CB-FG

He resided in Ipswich, Essex, MA 1668.⁽⁵⁹⁾ He resided in Rowley, Essex, MA 1677.⁽⁶⁰⁾ He resided in Marblehead, Essex, MA Sep 1719.⁽⁶¹⁾ AFNs: MVR5-DH 13J5-2V9 C54F-6X

Abstract from The Skillings Family by W.M. Sargent, p 5:

It is very apparent that the editor of Smith's Journal confoundingly interchanged not only the two Thomases, as indicated in the comments on the note to p. 202, but fell into like confusion with regard to the two Benjamins, who were uncle and nephew in his note to p. 55, which is reproduced here to render plainer the correction of it, viz,:

"Benjamin Skillings, son of Thomas, who purchased the land of George Cleaves in 1638; he came from Salem, but did not remain here. In September, 1719, we find him a resident of Marblehead; at which time he conveyed to John Wass of Falmouth, his interest in the Back Cove farm. He owned but half this farm, his brother Joseph, the other half, having been given to them by their father. Benjamin was chosen selectman by the newly incorporated town in 1718."

But it is to be gathered from the extant city record that he did continue here and served in that capacity four consecutive years.

Had the above note been divided into two heads, all that is there stated would have been applicable to these respective Benjamins; what is now italicized appertains to the younger man. The elder remaining with us till heavy with years [note ante], as Dr. Deane notes, "Father Skillings buried in his own ground." - Deane's Journal, p 307. He, in some way yet to be ascertained, acquired his brother's interest in "his own ground," and deeded it to his son Isaac..."

Benjamin, b 1664, was the youngest, as Joseph states, and is supported by his sister Deborah's statement - Eastern Claims. Benjamin himself reckoned he was in his 100th year. - Smith's Journal, p 202.

He was a selectman for four years. He had acquired his brother's interest in the farm and deeded it to his son, Isaac.

Abstract from Desc of Edward Small by Underhill - Roberts Family, V 2, p 1136:

VII. Benjamin2, b. 1664. He was the youngest, as Joseph states and is supported by his sister Deborah's testimony [Eastern Claims]; Benjamin himself, buried Dec. 11, 1764, "reckoned he was in his hundredth year" [Smith's Journal, 202].

"Joseph Skillion of Marblehead, in behalf of himself and Benjamin Skillion, sons of Thomas Skillion, late of Casco Bay & there deceased, claims one hundred acres at Back Cove purchased by their father of George Cleeves, bounded by Ingersoll on one side, and (Wake)ly's on the other, and marsh adjoining Mr. Brackett's, which land and meadow were possessed by the widow and John Skillings her son, till said Joseph and Benjamin came of age, to whom they were given by their father. Their claims and improvements proved by ye oaths of Deborah Skillion, Eliza Clark and George Ingersoll"[ Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder, Vol. 2:103] [Eastern Claims].

Abstract from ME/NH Gen Dict by LND, p 636:

Benjamin, youngest son, had a Rowley freehold, m. 1st one Susanna, m. 2d (int. at Ipsw. 24 Apr. 1708) Mary Jewett. Of Marbleh. in Sept. 1719, he and w. Mary sold his 50 a. at Back Cove to John Wass. Kn. ch. by 1st w: Elizabeth, b. at Ipsw. 25 Dec. 1693; one E. m. at Marbleh. 21 Dec. 1714 Edmund Clark who was of Falm. in 1719 when he bot and sold Joseph Skillings's 50 a. John, b. Ipsw. 29 Mar. 1704; of Marblehead m. Eunice Kimball (int. at Ipsw. 1727); ch. by 2d w: Nehemiah, named in gr.fa. Jewett's will; of Marbleh., m. Mercy Kimball, int. Ipsw. 1730; ch. Mary, bp. at Ipsw. 13 May 1711; one M. mar. John Brooks at Marbleh. in 1727.

Abstract from Skillings 8 Generations, p 15:

Benjamin2 Skillin (Thomas1), b Back Cove, Falmouth, ME. He prob accompanied his mother, Deborah, to Ipswich when she m2 1668 Ipswich, MA George Hadley. Benjamin resided in Ipswich, Rowley, and Marblehead, MA. Libby's Weight of Authority Letter: "... (he) must have found an opening at Rowley, where he was taxed in 1677 or soon after." Benjamin m1 by 1693 Susanna (?); m2 int 24 Apr 1708 Ipswich, MA Mary Jewett (b 9 Aug 1673), d/o Elder Nehemiah Jewett and Exercise Pierce. In 1714/15 he acquired half of his father's farm at Back Cove (with his brother Joseph). He was of Marblehead in Sep 1719 when he sold this property to John Wass (York Deeds 9:262). Benjamin was illiterate and made his made with three perpendicular strokes.

Children by 1st wife:

1. Elizabeth, b 25 Dec 1693 Ipswich, MA; m 21 Dec 1714 Marblehead, MA Edmund Clark 2. John, b 29 Mar 1704 Ipswich, MA; m 27 Nov 1727 Ipswich, MA Eunice Kimball

Children by 2nd wife:

3. Nehemiah, b abt 1709; m int 3 Oct 1730 Ipswich, MA Mercy Kimball 4. Mary, b abt 13 May 1711 Ipswich, MA; m John Brooks

Benjamin Skillings and Susanna (Skillings) had the following children:

22 i. Elizabeth³ Skillings (#16128) was born in Ipswich, Essex, MA 25 Dec 1693.⁽⁶²⁾ She married Edmund Clark in Marblehead, Essex, MA, 21 Dec 1714.⁽⁶³⁾ (Edmund Clark is #4154.) He resided in Falmouth, Cumberland, ME 1719.⁽⁶⁴⁾ Abstract from The Skillings Family by Sargent:

Edmund Clark and wife, Elizabeth Skillings conveyed part of ____ at Back Cove to John Wass Aug 1719 Is this the Elizabeth who m 21 Dec 1714 at Marblehead to Edmund Clark, who was of Falm in 1719 when he both and sold Joseph Skilling's 50 acres???? Prob so, as ME/NH Gen Dict, p 636 says she is a daughter of Benjamin and Susanna (?) Skillings (s/o Thomas and Deborah), thereby making her a grandaughter of Thomas and Deborah (?) Skillings.

+ 23 ii. John Skillings was born 29 Mar 1704.

+ 24 iii. Isaac Skillings was born c1713.

Benjamin Skillings and Mary Jewett had the following children:

+ 25 iv. Nehemiah Skillings was born 1709.

26 v. Mary Skillings (#13448) was born in Ipswich, Essex, MA by 13 May 1711.⁽⁶⁵⁾ poss Marblehead, Essex, MA She married John Brooks in Marblehead, Essex, MA, 6 Mar 1726/7.⁽⁶⁶⁾ (John Brooks is #13449.)

She was baptized in Ipswich, Essex, MA, 13 May 1711.⁽⁶⁷⁾

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