John Skene (New Jersey official)
John Skene | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Deputy Governor of West New Jersey | |
| In office 1684–1692 | |
| Governor | Edward Byllynge, Dr. Daniel Coxe |
| Preceded by | Thomas Olive |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c1649 Newtyle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Died | c1695 Burlington County, West New Jersey |
| Spouse | Helen Fullerton |
| Children | Alexander, Katherin, Lilias, Christian, Matthew |
| Parent(s) | Lilias Skene, Alexander Skene |
John Skene was the third deputy governor of West Jersey, part of the American Province of New Jersey, serving from October 1684 to April 1692.