Susan,
I just received this info in my morning mail and I am not from the Skaats family but have cousins who are. I think this is your same William Skaats and this is all I have but will share with you.
William Skaats born 1774, died Feb.4, 1848, buried Kinton, Ohio
Rebecca (no last name), no date of birth, died Nov. 13, 1828, died in Franklin Co., buried at Summerset, Ohio
Children:
Jeremiah F. born May 13, 1800
Nancy S. born Dec. 15, 1801
Patrick C. born Feb. 28, 1803
Sarah C. born May 4, 1806
William F. born Jan. 4, 1807
James B. born Oct. 4, 1808
John B. born April 11, 1810
Joseph C. born Sept. 22, 1811
Jonathan W. born Nov. 11, 1813
MelKizah born March 12, 1816
Asbury born Feb. 28, 1819
This also says that one sister got burnt to death and two children (twins) died when quite small.
Hope this helps you.
Mary