The Timothy Skinner House, built around 1785-87, is located next to the First Congregational Church in Litchfield. Skinner was a Brigadier General of the militia and served as constable, treasurer and selectman in Litchfield. The house was later owned for many years by Seth Beers. In 1948-49, the house was restored to a Colonial appearance and was moved back from the street to line up better with the church, which has owned the house and used it as a parsonage since 1943.
Timothy Skinner House (1787)
Absolutely beautiful house in one of the nicest Connecticut communities.
My home similar in Colonial design here in Oxford,NC reminds me very much of this house.
Timothy Skinner was my fifth great grandfather. His son Richard moved to Manchester VT and was Governor of the State there. Timothy is buried in Dellwood Cemetery in Manchester VT as his son, Richard, and his grandson, Mark. The house is beautiful. I would like to visit some day.