Elder Interview-Edna Skenandore
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Edna SkenandoreEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.400Tags
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Skenandore, Edna (King) Born 10/06/1923 Parents: Emerson King and Alice (Skenandore) King Maternal Grandparents: Tom Skenandore and Mary Skenandore Paternal Grandparents: James King and Sara King Her father was a farmer and went to the Lutheran School. He was there till 7th-8th grade. Father Weston was at the Holy Apostle’s Church and so was Father Grant but he use to go up the hill and get drink so someone would have to bring him home. She learned how to make cornbread and corn soup. Her mother use to make rugs and her father use to make pickles. Her father didn’t work no place he only did farming. Edna went to Nicolet School until 11th grade and quit. She got a job baby sitting and got paid $3100 a day. She also worked at Green Bay Rent and Owning. In 1945 she married Al Skenandore. They moved to Chicago. She’s a Bear fan. They then moved back to Milwaukee. She got sick and ended up in the hospital for 20 days. She has 2 sons but 1 son passed away. She moved to Milwaukee after her husband passed away. She learned to speak the Oneida language when she still lived at home with her parents. Her father use to have a sense of humor. He would tell a lot of stories but mostly ghost stories. Her father passed away at the age of 50 years old. Her mother passed away at the age of 46.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media