Richard Skinner (American politician)

Richard Skinner
9th Governor of Vermont
In office
October 23, 1820 – October 10, 1823
LieutenantWilliam Cahoon
Aaron Leland
Preceded byJonas Galusha
Succeeded byCornelius P. Van Ness
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Vermont's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815
Preceded bySeat added
Succeeded byCharles Marsh
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1818–1819
Preceded byJoel Pratt
Succeeded byElijah Littlefield
In office
1815–1816
Preceded byElijah Littlefield
Succeeded byElijah Littlefield
ConstituencyManchester
Personal details
Born(1778-05-30)May 30, 1778
Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1833(1833-05-23) (aged 54)
Manchester, Vermont, U.S.
Resting placeDellwood Cemetery, Manchester, Vermont
Political partyDemocratic Republican
SpouseFanny Pierpont
RelationsRoger Skinner (brother)
Children4 (including Mark Skinner)
EducationLitchfield Law School
ProfessionLawyer / judge / politician
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Richard Skinner (May 30, 1778 – May 23, 1833) was an American politician, attorney, and jurist who served as the ninth governor of Vermont.

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