The Skinner surname has not been confirmed, and is probably madeup years later to cover illegitimacy in the family.Married by Licence in 1793, of Limpsfield, Ann of Crowhurst.Beneficiary in her mother Mary's will made in 1804 and proved in1807.Beneficiary mentioned in the will of Edward STEER made 1813.Will of Ann STEER signed 23 July 1810, of Crowhurst in theCounty of Surrey, widow, whereas my late departed husband JohnSTEER of Crowhurst aforesaid departed this life intestate, byreason of which I consider myself entitled to dispose of fivehundred pounds as my share of his personal estate and effects.Bequests: To sons John STEER and Robert STEER the sum of onehundred pounds apiece to be paid to them as they shallrespectively attain the age of twenty one years or within 12months of my decease, which shall last happen in considerationof my late mother Mary WARE deceased having bequeathed onehundred pounds apiece to my other children by her will. To sonBenjamin the sum of one hundred pounds. The remaining twohundred pounds in equal shares amongst my children Mary, Edward,Thomas, George, William, John, Jane and Robert when they shallattain the age of twenty one years or within twelve months aftermy decease which shall last happen. Nominated son Benjamin asexecutor. Will proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 21May 1827, with administration granted to Benjamin STEER, son andsole executor, having been sworn to administer Mary Ann WOODwife of James WOOD, Edward STEER, Thomas STEER, George STEER,William STEER, John STEER, Jane STEER spinster and Robert STEERwho together with the said Benjamin STEER are the natural lawfuland only children of the deceased and the only persons who wouldhave been entitled in distribution to her personal estate andefforts in case she had died intestate.Parish Register or BT of St George, Crowhurst: Burial Page &entry numbers not shown, October 14, 1826, Ann STEER, Westerham,Kent, Aged 55.Crowhurst Memorial Inscription: In Memory of John Steer whodeparted this life Nov 1ft 1806 Aged 46 Years/Weep not dear Wifemy time is paft/My love remained whilst .... did laft/But now nosorrow for me take/But love my Children for my sake//Also Ann Wife of the above who departed this life 8th October1826 Aged 55 Years/he juft left a widow with children small/and a parent dear shefought for all/In hope to find a better place in Heaven.The probate 21 May 1827, says oath of Benjamin Steer the son ofthe sole executor & Mary Ann Wood wife of James Wood, EdwardSteer, Thomas Steer, George Steer, William Steer, John Steer,Jane Steer spinster and Robert Steer who together are thenatural, lawful and only children of the deceased.