Source Trail

Research Resources

Selected external sources used to document the house, the Skinner family, education in Mexico and the building's later community use.

These links point to original or public reference sources outside this project. Some newspaper, map and memorial sites may use their own search interfaces or change page locations over time.

Historic Designation and Preservation

Official records establishing the identity, architecture and context of the house and associated educational property.

National Park ServiceTimothy Skinner House NominationOfficial National Register asset record, NRIS reference 91000526. National Park ServiceMexico Multiple Property SubmissionHistoric and architectural context for resources in Mexico, Oswego County. National Park ServiceMexico Academy and Central SchoolRecord for the school connected to Dr. Avery Warner Skinner's later local work. New York State SHPOCultural Resource Information SystemState search system for historic resources and preservation records.

Local History and Period Accounts

Local-history sources and contemporary newspaper accounts central to the public narrative.

Local History · 1895Landmarks of Oswego County: MexicoRecords Avery Skinner's public roles, Mexico Academy, village offices and local institutions. NYGenWebTown of Mexico Historical ResourcesTown-history, cemetery and related research resources for Mexico. Newspaper ArchiveNYS Historic NewspapersDigital archive containing the Mexico Independent issues used in this research. Mexico Independent · May 1, 1907Timothy Skinner's Eightieth BirthdayPeriod account of a family gathering at the homestead. Mexico Independent · Dec. 16, 1937Death of Dr. Avery W. SkinnerFront-page obituary describing him as the educator who organized a Regents plan. Mexico Independent · Dec. 16, 1937Tribute and School ResolutionsContinuation documenting the Railroad Street home, Mexico schools and Regents-examination work.

Maps and Community Context

Collections for understanding village geography, street-name changes and present-day institutions.

Library of CongressSanborn Maps CollectionFire-insurance map collection from which Mexico village sheets were retrieved. Library of Congress SearchMexico, New York Map SearchSearch entry point for Mexico and Oswego County map records. Municipal ContextTown of Mexico, New YorkOfficial municipal website for the community in which the house stands. Education ContextMexico Academy and Central SchoolCurrent district page for the institution connected to Skinner educational service.

Skinner Family Biography and Household Records

Public references and memorial records used for relationships, life dates, burial details and the fuller household narrative.

Reference SummaryTimothy Skinner HouseOverview of the house, National Register listing and American Legion association. Reference SummaryHon. Avery SkinnerSummary of Avery's offices, marriages and notable public-service family connections. Reference SummaryCharles Rufus SkinnerAvery's son and Timothy's half brother, a Congressman and state education leader. Public Genealogy ProfileAvery Skinner Family LineGenealogical profile used to cross-reference Avery's parents, marriages and children. Public Genealogy ProfileElizabeth Huntington Skinner LineProfile used to extend Timothy's maternal line to Jedediah Huntington and Elizabeth Jones. Memorial RecordAvery SkinnerFamily relationship and burial information for Timothy's father. Memorial RecordTimothy Warner SkinnerRecord used for family, spouse, children and burial details. Memorial RecordDr. Avery Warner SkinnerRecords his birth in the brick house and lists his spouse and daughters. Memorial RecordSarah Elizabeth Calkins SkinnerTimothy's first wife and mother of Elizabeth Viola and Hattie Rose. Memorial RecordSarah L. Rose SkinnerTimothy's second wife, former Mexico Academy preceptress and mother of the later household branch. Memorial RecordElizabeth Viola “Lizzie” Skinner StoneDaughter of Timothy and Sarah Elizabeth; born and buried in Mexico. Memorial RecordHattie Rose SkinnerYoung daughter of Timothy and Sarah Elizabeth, remembered in the family record. Memorial RecordMary Eliza SkinnerDaughter of Timothy and Sarah Rose, remembered through the Mexico cemetery record. Memorial RecordAnna Grace SkinnerDaughter of Timothy and Sarah Rose; her memorial links the later sibling branch. Memorial RecordNancy Brown Bates SkinnerDr. Avery's wife and mother of the documented granddaughter branch. Memorial RecordMargaret Rose Skinner FullertonDaughter of Dr. Avery and Nancy; granddaughter of Timothy Warner Skinner. Memorial RecordCharlotte Huntington Skinner TaylorDaughter of Dr. Avery and Nancy; granddaughter of Timothy Warner Skinner.

Continuing Research

Further material is still sought concerning early photographs of the house, Stone-Davis Post No. 384's use of the residence, Sarah L. Rose Skinner's work at Mexico Academy, Dr. Avery Warner Skinner's state education and Regents-examination career, and any verified descendant branches beyond the relationships currently displayed in the interactive family tree.