Frederick Howard Skidmore, 1913 - 1914

Skidmore was born around 1860 and was an auctioneer by profession. He was elected to Wolverhamptone Council in 1906, as a Conservative representing Park Ward. He was the chairman of the Housing Committee, also serving on the Art Gallery, Free Library, Finance, General Purposes, Parks and Baths, and Public Works committees. During the First World War he took an active part in the recruiting campaign, and welcomed the first arrival of Belgian refugees. Married to the sister of a later mayor, Frederick Willcock, he had three sons, all of whom participated in the Great War. He was a churchwarden at St Peter's Lodge. In 1913 he became mayor, holding the office for one year; and in 1915 was elected alderman. His name was added to the Commission of the Peace of the Borough in 1918. Following a road traffic accident he died at his home, 'Edenfield', Compton, on Monday 12th July 1920. He was aged sixty, and had resigned from his position as alderman on the same day.

Death Wolverhampton Chronicle 14th July 1920
Resignation Wolverhampton Chronicle 14th July 1920
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