Philip Skippon supported the Parliamentary cause during the English Civil War as a senior officer in the New Model Army. Prior to the war he fought in the religious wars on the continent. During the Interregnum he was a member of Parliament, an active soldier and on occasions a government administrator.
Born Norfolk. His dates are approximate.
The entry informs that his wife died at Acton in 1655/56, and that his will was written at Acton. confirms that they lived at Acton House (see Derwentwater House).
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