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The Story of Joel McKee

A South Dakota Pioneer As Told By Patty Bookout (to Gordon Meyer)

Copyrighted 2005 for Clark county South Dakota and Gordon Meyer

Joel has a very interesting Ancestry History. The first entry in the genealogy section is listed "Robert McKee" Robert served in the Revolutionary War, and is thought to have been with George Washington at Valley Forge. 

 Upon the death of Anthony in 1876, Joel and his brother Leroy continued to work the family farm. Joel was still living at home in Otto Township, Kankakee, Illinois in 1883. In a letter his mother wrote to her oldest son, Sylvester, dated 26 Apr 1883, she wrote: “The boys have their oats in and are plowing for corn…..The boys have put a new wire fence around the pasture……Tommy McQuellin has gone to Dakota and has taken a claim of 160 acres of land, good land he says it is. He says it will all be taken soon.” And although we can only assume this Tommy McQuellin was a neighbor of theirs in Illinois, it might be that Joel may have gone to South Dakota to see his friend. In the Bureau of Land Records, we found a Thomas H. McQuillin homesteaded 160 acres in Myron Township, Faulk County, South Dakota and the patent was issued 10 Mar 1887. We do know from Joel’s obituary that he moved to Bradley, South Dakota in the fall of 1887.

Joel died of a Cerebral Hemorrhage and is buried in Prairie Hill Cemetery in Bradley.  In his Last Will and Testament dated 16 Feb 1915, he left one dollar and his love and affection to his siblings, Sylvester, Hattie, Seth and Emma.  Everything else he gave to his sister, Susan A. McKee who was living in Los Angeles, California at the time.  Susan was also his executrix.  We have been told that Susan suffered from Scarlet Fever as a child and may have been struck deaf and mute as a result.  She suffered from breast cancer in 1922 while living in California, and died 31 May 1924 while living with her sister, Mary Emily “Emma” McKee Stratton in Hillrose, Colorado.  Susan’s Will dated 5 Apr 1924, left one dollar and her love and affection to each of her siblings, Sylvester and Seth and to the children of her deceased brother, Roy (Leroy).  To her sister, Harriet E. McKee of Howe, Indiana, “the South 82 feet of Lot 5, Block 1, and the South 82 feet of Lot six, Block 1, of the town of Bradley, Clark County, South Dakota, and being the only real estate I own or am interested in, located within said town of Bradley….”   All of the rest of her estate including the farm located in Clark County, South Dakota, “which is legally described as, Lots l, 2, 3, and 4, of Section 18 in Township 118, North of Range 56 West and containing 161 acres” was given to her sister, Mary E. Stratton of Hillrose, Morgan, Colorado.  Mary was also appointed executrix.

Joel McKee died 21 Apr 1915 in Bradley, at age 57. His obituary was printed in the 29 Apr. 1915 edition of The Bradley Globe.
“The funeral services for the late Joel McKee were held at the Workmen hall on Friday afternoon at two o’clock. The hall was appropriately decorated and was nicely filled with friends who were called together to pay their last respects to their fellow townsman. Rev. E. B. Cooney of the Methodist Church, preached the funeral discourse. The members of the Workmen and I.O.O.F. lodges, of which he was an active member, attended in a body and marched to the cemetery where the latter lodge performed the last rites over the grave. The floral offerings were beautiful. Joel McKee was born to the union of Anthony and Mary Low McKee in 1858, at Kankakee, Ill., and died at his home in Bradley, S.D., on April 21st, 1915, aged 57 years. His parents were Methodists and at an early age he was baptized into that faith. He came to Bradley in the fall of ’87 and for years plied his trade of a carpenter. Many of the buildings destroyed by the fire some years ago were the result of his work here. He made this his home, running a small store here after the town was built up so that his line of work became slack. Being of a mechanical turn, he went east and engaged in the plumbing and waterworks business being sent to this state at the head of a gang a little later to install systems of waterworks by one of the large eastern firms. Later he gave up this work and came back to Bradley to engage in the grain business, owning elevators at James, Garden City, Wallace and Bradley. These he sold off one by one until the last two years he has been out of business. He was single, having never married, and leaves to mourn his death, two brothers, Sylvester McKee of Oakland, Cal., and Seth McKee of Simpson, Kan., and three sisters, Mrs. Hattie McKee of Howe, Ind., Mrs. W. S. Stratton of Boulder, Col., and Miss Susan McKee of Oakland, Cal., the latter being the only present at the funeral. Joel leaves a host of friends here, for his life was interwoven with the history of our little city. Always ready with a smile and cheery word for everyone, he had become a fixture in our community that it will be hard to get along without. A finer tribute could not have been paid than the presence of so many men at the funeral, fully seventy-five marching to the cemetery.”

Following his obituary was a Card of Thanks from his sister, Susan; and Resolutions from the Bradley Lodge No. 12, Ancient Order of United Workmen.  Also in the same paper under local news:  “Frank Dudley was over from Crandall on Friday to attend the Joel McKee funeral.”  “Ole Haugen of Crocker, was another Odd Fellow to attend the funeral of Joel McKee Friday.”  “Olaf Sjolie and Ole Rolland of Wallace, were here Friday to attend the Joel McKee funeral.  Both are Odd Fellows and marched with the local lodge.”  “Miss Susan McKee reached here Wednesday evening too late to see her brother alive.  She will remain for a couple of weeks before returning to California.”   

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Joel, Susan A., & Mary Emily        Father, Anthony & Son, Joel

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Anthony Scout McKee family  

Circa 1870, Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois.

James and Harriet Scout McKee were the parents of 11 children, including Anthony Scout McKee, the father of Joel. James & Margaret Craig McKee were the parents of at least 5 children.

Anthony Scout McKee was born 6 Feb 1819 in Montour or Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and died 5 Mar 1876 in Kankakee County, Illinois. On 22 Jun 1845 in Moreland Township, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, he married Mary Low. She was born in January 1820, the daughter of Rev. Thomas Bowman Low and Harriet Praul. She died 28 Dec 1901 in Kankakee County, Illinois. Both are buried in Mound Grove Cemetery in Kankakee, Kankakee, Illinois. In 1850, Anthony was the President of the School Board in Minersville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania. About 1855, he moved to Otto Township, Kankakee County, Illinois and bought 120 acres of land in Section 20 with a fine residence, orchards and groves. He was a carpenter and farmer. Anthony and Mary had 8 children, one child, Clara died in 1861 at age 6.

James McKee, grandfather of Joel McKee, was born 16 Oct 1786 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and died 31 Mar 1863 in Anthony Township, Montour, Pennsylvania. James was twice married. His first wife, Harriet Scout was born 10 Jan 1790 in Neshiminy Church, Warwick, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of William Scout and Elizabeth Dyer. She died 28 Nov 1832 in Anthony Township. James second married Margaret Craig, born 14 Sep 1804 and died 3 Feb 1866 in Montour County. Robert, Nancy, John, James, Elizabeth, James, Harriet and Margaret are all buried in Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Exchange, Montour County, Pennsylvania. James was a Captain in the War of 1812.

Click to  enlarge) Joel's tombstone  Bradley South Dakota. 

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This Family History Report was generated on 10 November 2003 by P. Bookout. This is a work in progress and not all information has been verified. Sources follow. Also have information on the other surnames shown in this report. Corrections and additions are welcome. Contact pbooks50@yahoo.com
(1) 1 Robert McKEE[1],[2]
Birth: 11 Nov 1743[3]
Death: 27 Apr 1821, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Exchange, PA[4]
Came to Montour County in 1794 and located about a mile up the creek from Exchange, afterward moving to the place where his grandson, Jackson P. resides, and here lived until his death.[5]
Military: Served in Revolutionary War. It is believed he was at Valley
Forge with George Washington.[6]
Spouse: Nancy (Agnes) CRAIG[1],[2]
Birth: 1747, Chester, Delaware, PA[3] or Westmoreland, PA
Death: 27 Sep 1830, Montour Co., PA
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Exchange, PA[4]
Robert & Agnes had 4 children--only James married.
Children: UNNAMED (<1783-)
John (1783-1853)
James (1786-1863)
Elizabeth (1791-1843)
(2) 1.1 McKEE[1]
Birth: bef 1783
(2) 1.2 John McKEE[1]
Birth: 11 Jul 1783
Death: 29 Jul 1853, Montour Co., PA
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Cemetery, Montour, PA[4]
Census: 1850, Anthony Township, Montour, PA[7]
(2) 1.3a James McKEE*[1],[2],[8],[9]
Birth: 16 Oct 1786, Chester Co., PA
Death: 31 Mar 1863, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA Or 29 Mar 1863
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Exchange, Montour Co.,
PA[4]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1860, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[10]
Will: Died intestate[11]
Occ: Farmer; owned 195 acres.[12]
James was the 3rd in order of age of the children of Robert McKee. He was 8 years of age when moved to Montour Co., PA. James was an early settler of Exchange in Montour Co, PA[13]
Military: Captain, War of 1812.[6]
Spouse: Harriet SCOUT[1],[2],[8],[14],[15],[16]
Birth: 10 Jan 1790, Neshiminy Church, Warwick, Bucks Co, PA
Death: 28 Nov 1832, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery near Exchange, Montour Co.,
PA[4]
Father: William SCOUT (~1740-1822)
Mother: Elizabeth DYER (~1759-)
Marr: 16 Feb 1809, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Children: Elizabeth (1809-<1880)
Margaret (1811-<1889)
Robert B. (1813-1838)
William Scout (1815-1883)
John J. (1817-<1889)
Anthony Scout (1819-1876)
Nancy Craig (Died as Child) (1821-1823)
James G. (1823->1889)
Mary Charlott (1825->1870)
Susan Anne Harriet (1828-1861)
Jackson Perry (1830-1910)
Other Spouses Margaret CRAIG
(3) 1.3a.1 Elizabeth McKEE[2],[8],[17]
Birth: 22 Sep 1809, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: bef 1880
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Cemetery, Montour, PA
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
Reli: Derry Presbyterian Church, was an attendant in the church
Spouse: John C. DERR[2],[8],[17]
Birth: 10 May 1807, Pennsylvania
Death: 10 Oct 1897, Pennsylvania
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Cemetery, Montour, PA
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
Census: 1880, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[19]
Occ: Farmer--owned 400 acres on several farms in Anthony Twp.;
Hotel Owner in Washingtonville, PA; Retired at White
Hall[12],[11]
Reli: Derry Presbyterian Church
Honor: Democrat; held all of the township offices including Treasurer
of Montour County.
From one of the oldest families in Montour Co., PA
Marr: 9 Jun 1831, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Children: James (1832-)
Adam (1834-)
Thomas (1836-)
William (1838-<1915)
John (1845-)
Allum (or Alem) (1846-)
Amanda (1850-)
(4) 1.3a.1.1 James DERR[17]
Birth: 1832, Montour Co., PA
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
Census: 1880, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[19]
Occ: Farming
Cause/death: Hunting Accident
Widower as shown on 1880 census.
(4) 1.3a.1.2 Adam DERR[17]
Birth: 1834, Montour Co., PA
(4) 1.3a.1.3a Thomas DERR*[17]
Birth: 22 Nov 1836, Washingtonville, Derry Twp, Montour, PA
Occ: Carpenter
Educ: Schools of Hughesville and White Hall
Honor: Odd Fellows at Exchange, PA
He built a fine home in White Hall and planted an orchard beside it, but after the death of his last wife, he sold the property and retired.
Military: Served in the Civil War during the Peninsula Campaign and he did scout duty near Washington, but never participated in any engagements. He was mustered out at Harrisburg.
Spouse: Isabel Jane DEER(??)[17]
Birth: abt 1836
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Cemetery, Montour, PA
Marr: abt 1856
Children: William (1861-1869)
Other Spouses Sarah Samantha JOHNSON
(4) 1.3a.1.3b Thomas DERR* (See above)
Spouse: Sarah Samantha JOHNSON[17]
Birth: abt 1838
Death: Dec 1913
Burial: Derry Presbyterian Cemetery, Montour, PA
Reli: Derry Presbyterian Church
Father: Wesley JOHNSON (~1807-)
Mother: Margaret TAYLOR (~1809-)
Marr: abt 1868
Children: Charles W. (1870-)
Isabelle (1873-)
Mont (1874-)
Other Spouses Isabel Jane DEER
(4) 1.3a.1.4 William DERR[17]
Birth: 1838, Montour Co., PA
Death: bef 1915
Spouse: Margaret HENDERSHOTT[17]
Birth: abt 1838
Death: bef 1915
(4) 1.3a.1.5 John DERR[17]
Birth: 1845, Montour Co., PA
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
Census: 1880, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[19]
Occ: Laborer
(4) 1.3a.1.6 Allum (or Alem) DERR[17]
Birth: 1846, Montour Co., PA
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
Census: 1880, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[19]
Occ: Farmer
Spouse: Sarah "Sallie" DILDINE[17]
Birth: 1848, of Bloomsburg, PA
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
Census: 1880, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[19]
Marr: Oct 1869
Children: William "Willie" (1870-)
Horrice (1872-)
Frank (1874-)
Maud (1876-)
(4) 1.3a.1.7 Amanda DERR[17]
Birth: 1850
(3) 1.3a.2 Margaret McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 2 Oct 1811, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: bef 1889
Spouse: Jacob WELLIVER[2],[8]
Birth: abt 1810
Marr: 15 Sep 1838, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Children: Jane (~1840-)
Harriett (~1842-)
Robert (~1844-)
Suzanne (~1846-)
Joseph (~1848-)
(4) 1.3a.2.1 Jane WELLIVER[20]
Birth: abt 1840
(4) 1.3a.2.2 Harriett WELLIVER[20]
Birth: abt 1842
(4) 1.3a.2.3 Robert WELLIVER[20]
Birth: abt 1844
(4) 1.3a.2.4 Suzanne WELLIVER[20]
Birth: abt 1846
(4) 1.3a.2.5 Joseph WELLIVER[20]
Birth: abt 1848
(3) 1.3a.3 Robert B. McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 2 Jul 1813, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 10 Jun 1838, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[4]
(3) 1.3a.4a William Scout McKEE*[8],[21],[6],[22]
Birth: 15 Jun 1815, Columbia, Lancaster, PA
Death: 9 May 1883, LaGrange, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1850, Anthony Township, Montour, PA[24]
Reside: 1865, Moved to LaGrange County, IN
Occ: Farmer; owned 80 acre tract in Section 17 in Lima Twp,
LaGrange Co., IN (1874 Atlas of LaGrange Co.)
Reli: Presbyterian
Cause/death: Suicide[3]
Spouse: Nancy ELLIS[2],[8],[21],[6],[22]
Birth: abt 1825, Columbia Co., PA
Death: 15 Jul 1870, LaGrange Co., IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[24]
Reli: Presbyterian
Father: William ELLIS (~1786-<1850)
Mother: Elizabeth (UNKNOWN) (~1796-~1851)
Marr: 25 Feb 1841, Columbia Co., PA[8],[3]
[25]
Children: James (1842-1859)
William Ellis (1844-1928)
Oliver Perry "Perry" (1846-1929)
Amandus L. (1849-1879)
Elizabeth Harriet (1852-1893)
Stephen T. (1856-1938)
Other Spouses Rosanna Mary WAGNER
(4) 1.3a.4a.1 James McKEE[5],[21]
Birth: 9 Apr 1842, PA
Death: 12 Sep 1859, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[4]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[24]
(4) 1.3a.4a.2 William Ellis McKEE[5],[6],[21]
Birth: 9 Nov 1844, Columbia, Lancaster, PA[26]
Death: 10 Mar 1928, Fremont, Newaygo, MI
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[24]
Reside: 1865, Moved to LaGrange County, IN
Census: 1920, Burr Oak Village, St. Joseph, MI[27]
Occ: Teacher; Farmer 120 acres in Fawn River Township
Honor: Board of Supervisors of Fawn River Township; Chairman of Board
during building of the courthouse at Centerville;
Superintendent of Township schools; Democratic Party
Member and past noble grand of Sturgis Prairie Lodge No. 37 IOOF. 1893 & 1897 Atlas of Landowners, St. Joseph County, Michigan, William E. (2) Fawn River, 17. William E. McKee obituary, Burr Oak, St. Joseph, MI newspaper dated 15 Mar 1928.
Military: There is a William McKee in 44th Indiana Regt., Co. G, Private, mustered Nov 22, 1861, Kendallville, Discharged 31 Jul 1862 disability.
(not sure if this is him)
Spouse: Rose Harriet "Rosalie" FORBES[26]
Birth: 10 Jun 1843, Lima, LaGrange, IN
Death: 27 May 1896, Fawn River, St. Joseph, MI
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Marr: 9 Mar 1871, LaGrange, LaGrange, IN[28]
Children: Bertie (~1872-~1872)
Ellen Ellis "Nellie" (~1874-)
Mary Elizabeth "Mamie" (1876-1956)
Rose (1879-)
Edward Forbes (1881-1951)
Bessie Belle (1888-1951)
(4) 1.3a.4a.3a Oliver Perry "Perry" McKEE*[3],[21]
Birth: 30 Sep 1846, Montour Co., PA
Death: 2 Feb 1929, Howe, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1880, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[29]
Census: 1900, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[30]
Census: 1910, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[31]
Census: 1920, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[32]
Occ: Carpenter; owner of the McKee Lumberyard and later Coal yard;
Contractor & Builder
Honor: He owned & operated Star Milling & Electric Company on Fawn
River and gave Howe it's first electric lights in 1912. Owned
the first car in Howe, IN, a "Brush." The Star Mill Farms;
Star Gristmill was designated a National Historic Place in
1995
Lived in a pleasant house in the town of Howe. Owned and operated Star Mill Farm, a 300 acre farm, and set up an electric generating operation there. Star Mill Farm was 2 1/2 miles NW of Howe.
Spouse: Mary Ella Augusta "Gussie" SMITH[3]
Birth: 19 Feb 1854, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN
Death: 17 Jun 1880, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1880, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[29]
Father: William SMITH (1822-1901)
Mother: Esther CRAIG (1821-1865)
Medical: Suffered from consumption
Marr: 24 Nov 1874, LaGrange, LaGrange, IN[33]
Children: Ray (1877-1959)
Other Spouses Harriett E. "Hattie" McKEE
(4) 1.3a.4a.3b Oliver Perry "Perry" McKEE* (See above)
Spouse: Harriett E. "Hattie" McKEE[2],[34],[3]
Birth: 10 Apr 1848, Schuylkill Co., PA[35]
Death: 9 Jan 1934, Howe, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1850, Cass Township, Schuylkill, PA[35]
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Census: 1900, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[30]
Census: 1910, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[31]
Census: 1920, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[32]
Reside: 1928, Howe, LaGrange, Indiana
Father: Anthony Scout McKEE (1819-1876)
Mother: Mary LOW (1820-1901)
Land Purchase & Sale in Mitchell County, KS[39] In 1911, owned property in Sec. 12 NW 1/4 Cottonwood Township, Clark County, SD[40] Was listed in sister, Susan's Will to inherit the South 82 feet of Lot 5, Block 1 and the South 82 feet of Lot 6, Block 1 in the town of Bradley, Clark, SD.[41]
Marr: 1 Jan 1885, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[42],[43]
They were first cousins.
Children: Harold (1887-1952)
Jackson Perry "Jay" (1893-1907)
Other Spouses Mary Ella Augusta "Gussie" SMITH
(4) 1.3a.4a.4 Amandus L. McKEE[5],[44],[21]
Birth: 24 Jan 1849, PA
Death: 9 Jun 1879
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[24]
Spouse: Mona E. (or Mena) SPAULDING[44]
Birth: abt 1850
Marr: abt 1870, St. Joseph Co., MI[45]
Children: Florence Ellen (~1872-1946)
Edith (~1874-)
Clyde (~1876-)
(4) 1.3a.4a.5 Elizabeth Harriet McKEE[46],[3],[21]
Birth: 1852, PA
Death: 1893
Spouse: George Washington GILBERT[3],[46],[21],[47]
Birth: abt 1850, LaGrange Co., IN
Marr: abt 1882
Children: Lloyd (1884-1917)
Owen G. (1886-1952)
(4) 1.3a.4a.6 Stephen T. McKEE[46],[3],[21]
Birth: 7 Oct 1856, Montour Co., PA
Death: 23 Feb 1938, Howe, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Pretty Prairie Cemetery, Greenfield Twp, LaGrange, IN
Occ: Carpenter; Farmer; 1893 Atlas of LaGrange County shows he
owned the same land his father had owned.
Educ: Howe Schools
Reli: Presbyterian
Honor: Best Jersey Cattle Herd in Lima Township; Had one of the first
silos in the area which be built himself
About 1865 when he was 8, the family moved to Indiana from a farm in Montour Co., PA. Charter member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Howe, IN. Served on Township Advisory Board.
Spouse: Sarah Annabelle "Belle" SMITH[3],[21]
Birth: 12 Jan 1859, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN
Birth Memo: Born and raised in the family home built by her father
Death: 31 Jul 1950, Mishawaka, St. Joseph, IN
Burial: Pretty Prairie Cemetery, Greenfield Twp, LaGrange, IN
Burial Memo: N side #750 N, W of Rt #3
Father: John SMITH (1823-1919)
Mother: Sarah Romilda PARKER (1827-1860)
A tall, handsome, interesting woman with snow white hair (they say it turned when she was 16) who was a beloved cousin.
Marr: 4 Nov 1896, LaGrange Co., IN
Stephen & Belle lived in the home her father, David, had built and continued to live there and work there even after David's death.
Children: Mildred E. (1900-1997)
(3) 1.3a.4b William Scout McKEE* (See above)
Spouse: Rosanna Mary WAGNER[44],[48]
Birth: 19 Aug 1832
Death: 13 Jun 1876
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Father: Michael WAGNER Jr. (1805-1878)
Mother: L DEIFFENBACHER (1809-1887)
Cousin of Nancy Ellis
Marr: aft 1870
Other Spouses Nancy ELLIS
(3) 1.3a.5 John J. McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 22 Apr 1817, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: bef 1889
Spouse: Mary E. WILLITS[2],[8]
Birth: abt 1818
Marr: Jul 1840[8]
(3) 1.3a.6 Anthony Scout McKEE[49],[2],[8],[15]
Birth: 6 Feb 1819, Montour Or Allegheny Co., PA
Death: 5 Mar 1876, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[50]
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[51]
Census: 1850, Cass Township, Schuylkill, PA[35]
Census: 1860, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[37]
Occ: Farmer & Carpenter - Land Tract Sales[52],[53]
Honor: Member of the Kankakee County Grange
About 1850,he was President of the School Board in Minersville[54]. In 1855 moved to Otto Township in Kankakee and bought 120 acres of land in Section 20 with a fine residence, orchards and groves.[34] [55]p 93 Lillian Havens Book
Research: [34]Otto Township History Bicentennial Project 1976 p. 97
1860 Census Otto Township, Kankakee County, IL June 1860
Spouse: Mary LOW[2],[34],[8]
Birth: Jan 1820, PA[35]
Death: 28 Dec 1901, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL
Death Memo: Minister at funeral was Rev. B. F. Eckley
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[51]
Census: 1850, Cass Township, Schuylkill, PA[35]
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Reli: Methodist
Father: Rev. Thomas Bowman LOW (1791-1867)
Mother: Harriet PRAUL (1791-1878)
Last name either Low or Lowe. Copies of letters written in her own hand.
[55]p 93
Marr: 22 Jun 1845, Moreland Twp, Lycoming, PA[56]
Marr Memo: James McKee family Bible just listed 1844
[57]
Children: Sylvester (1845-1928)
Harriett E. "Hattie" (1848-1934)
Leroy "Roy" (1850-1914)
Seth (1852-1944)
Clara (Died as Child) (1855-1861)
Joel (1858-1915)
Mary Emily "Emma" (1863-1931)
Susan A. "Susie" (1865-1924)
(4) 1.3a.6.1 Sylvester McKEE[2],[34],[58]
Birth: 14 Dec 1845, PA[59],[60]
Death: 20 Oct 1928, Fresno, Fresno, CA[60],[61]
Death Memo: General Hospital of Fresno County, 2:35 a.m.
Burial: 22 Oct 1928, Chapel of Light, Fresno, Fresno, CA[5]
Burial Memo: Cremated
Census: 1850, Cass Twp, Schuylkill, PA[35]
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1870, Sidney, Fremont, Iowa[62]
Census: 1880, Mitchell County, Kansas[63]
Census: 1895, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[64]
Reside: 1903, Moved to Alberta, Canada
Reside: 1910, Moved to California
Reside: 1919, Moved to Fresno County, CA
Census: 1920, Fresno, Fresno, CA[65]
Will: 28 Dec 1909, Stettler, Alberta, Canada
Probated 20 Oct 1928, Decree of Final Distribution 22 Apr 1938
Occ: Farmer, Logan Twp., Sect. 25 26, 34, 35, 36[66],[67],[68],
[69],[39]
Cause: Carcinoma of Prostate; acute urinary retention
[70] On School Board; Newspaper articles[71]
Spouse: Lucy Nancy COLLINS[59],[72]
Birth: 25 Jun 1850, Niles, Berrien, MI
Death: 8 May 1907, Logan Twp, Alberta, Canada
Burial: Stettler, Alberta, Canada
Census: 1870, Sidney, Fremont, Iowa[62]
Census: 1880, Mitchell County, Kansas[63]
Census: 1895, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[64]
Father: Henry COLLINS (1815-1864)
Mother: Lucinda WHEELER (1824-1856)
Marr: 25 Mar 1868, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[59],[73],[74]
Children: Emory B. (1869-1945)
Flora Belle (1870-1890)
Harry Leroy "John" (1876-1955)
Edna Alice (1880-1959)
Kate Alberta (1886-1986)
(4) 1.3a.6.2 Harriett E. "Hattie" McKEE[2],[34],[3]
Birth: 10 Apr 1848, Schuylkill Co., PA[35]
Death: 9 Jan 1934, Howe, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1850, Cass Township, Schuylkill, PA[35]
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Census: 1900, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[30]
Census: 1910, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[31]
Census: 1920, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[32]
Reside: 1928, Howe, LaGrange, Indiana
Land Purchase & Sale in Mitchell County, KS[39] In 1911, owned property in Sec. 12 NW 1/4 Cottonwood Township, Clark County, SD[40] Was listed in sister, Susan's Will to inherit the South 82 feet of Lot 5, Block 1 and the South 82 feet of Lot 6, Block 1 in the town of Bradley, Clark, SD.[41]
Spouse: Oliver Perry "Perry" McKEE[3],[21]
Birth: 30 Sep 1846, Montour Co., PA
Death: 2 Feb 1929, Howe, LaGrange, IN
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN[23]
Census: 1880, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[29]
Census: 1900, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[30]
Census: 1910, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[31]
Census: 1920, Lima Twp, LaGrange, IN[32]
Occ: Carpenter; owner of the McKee Lumberyard and later Coal yard;
Contractor & Builder
Honor: He owned & operated Star Milling & Electric Company on Fawn
River and gave Howe it's first electric lights in 1912. Owned
the first care in Howe, IN, a "Brush." The Star Mill Farms;
Star Gristmill was designated a National Historic Place in 1995
Father: William Scout McKEE (1815-1883)
Mother: Nancy ELLIS (~1825-1870)
Lived in a pleasant house in the town of Howe. Owned and operated Star Mill Farm, a 300 acre farm, and set up an electric generating operation there. Star Mill Farm was 2 1/2 miles NW of Howe.
Marr: 1 Jan 1885, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[42],[43]
They were first cousins.
Children: Harold (1887-1952)
Jackson Perry "Jay" (1893-1907)
(4) 1.3a.6.3 Leroy "Roy" McKEE[2],[34],[58]
Birth: 2 Aug 1850, Minersville, Schuylkill, PA
Death: 28 May 1914, Otto, Kankakee, IL[75],[76]
Death Memo: at his home 3 miles south of Kankakee on the family farm.
Burial: 1 Jun 1914, Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[51]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Occ: Farmer
Reli: Trinity Church
Cause/death: Heart Disease; dropsy
Spouse: Auguste(a) LEMPKE[2]
Birth: 19 Feb 1866, Germany
Death: 1950
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[51]
Census: 1920, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[77]
Father: John LEMPKE (~1845-)
Mother: Caroline KURE (~1845-1918)
Still alive in 1949 per daughter Edna's obituary and lived in Champaign, IL with daughter, Mary.
Marr: 6 Mar 1889, Otto, Kankakee, IL[73],[78]
Children: Edna Belle (1890-1949)
Mary Annette (1894-1967)
Herbert (1898-)
Harley James (1905-1976)
(4) 1.3a.6.4 Seth McKEE[79],[2],[34],[58]
Birth: 22 Oct 1852, Minersville, Schuylkill, PA[80],[81]
Death: 31 Dec 1944, Beloit, Mitchell, KS[49],[80]
Burial: 3 Jan 1945, Simpson Cemetery, Simpson, Mitchell, KS
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Census: 1895, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[82]
Reside: 1895, Moved to the land where they built the Stone House
Census: 1900, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[83]
Census: 1920, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[84]
Census: 1930, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[85]
Will: 30 Sep 1930, Beloit, Mitchell, KS
Probated 2 May 1945, Discharged 25 May 1945; Final Decree 12
Jul 1946
Occ: Farmer -purchased land in 1867 in Kankakee Co, IL near town of
Otto; Also in Logan Twp, Mitchell, KS
Cause/death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
Honor: Simpson Cemetery Board; 1920 Committeeman for Logan Township;
Director of Farmers' Elevator of Simpson[86],[87]
Moved to KS 20 Feb 1881 from Kankakee, IL and lived South of Simpson.
Seth & his sons built the stone house the family lived in.[66] [67]
p 93 Lillian Havens book[55] Newspaper article[88],[89],[90],[91],[92],[86]
Medical: Cancer of the lower lip - removed and cured.
Petition and Appointment of Guardian (C.L. McKee) dated 18 March 1942.
Spouse: Lydia Annette "Nettie" HAVENS[79]
Birth: 14 Mar 1860, Delaware, Delaware, OH
Death: 9 Jun 1936, Simpson, Mitchell, KS[93],[81],[94]
Burial: 10 Jun 1936, Simpson Cemetery, Simpson, Mitchell, KS
Reside: 1864, Moved to Kankakee, IL
Census: 1870, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[95]
Census: 1895, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[82]
Census: 1900, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[83]
Census: 1920, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[84]
Census: 1930, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS[85]
Occ: Schoolteacher before marrying.
Reli: Methodist Church of Simpson, KS
Cause/death: Heart problems (per Mary Maxine McKee)[96]
Father: Elisha E. HAVENS (1837-1875)
Mother: Julia L. VINCENT (1839-1907)
pp 89, 93 Lillian Havens book[55]. Newspaper articles[97]
Marr: 14 Mar 1878, Otto, Kankakee, IL[98],[99],[73],[100]
Marr Memo: Married in home of Lydia's parents in Kankakee.
McKee Reunion 1981[101], Newspaper Articles[102],[103],[104]
Children: Harry Havens (1879-1956)
Clarence (1880-1934)
Howard Vincent (1882-1959)
Flossie Irene (1885-1990)
Milton S (1890-1974)
(Baby) (1892-1892)
Clyde Leo (1894-1986)
Grace May (1895-1972)
Ruth Marie (1898-1971)
Vola Merle (1901-1981)
(4) 1.3a.6.5 Clara McKEE[2],[34]  Birth: 1855, PA
Death: 10 Mar 1861, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL
Burial: Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[51]
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
(4) 1.3a.6.6 Joel McKEE[2],[34]
Birth: 1858, Kankakee Co., IL
Death: 21 Apr 1915, Bradley, Clark, SD[105],[106]
Burial: 23 Apr 1915, Prairie Hill Cemetery, Bradley, Clark, SD[107]
Burial Memo: Blk B, Lot 54, Gr 3
Census: 1860, Otto, Kankakee, IL[36]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Reside: 1887, Moved to Bradley, Clark, SD in the Fall
Census: 1910, Bradley, Clark, SD[108]
Will: 16 Feb 1915, Bradley, Clark, SD[109]
Occ: Farmer; started purchasing land in 1897 in Bradley area, Clark
Co., SD; Sec 18 18 156; carpenter; grain elevator owner;
Reli: Methodist
Cause/death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
Honor: Member of the Workmen and I.O.O.F. lodges
He owned the first automobile in Bradley, SD, a "Metz car" in 1907. Never married.
(4) 1.3a.6.7 Mary Emily "Emma" McKEE[110],[2],[34],[58]
Birth: 5 Dec 1863, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL
Death: 22 May 1931, Hillrose, Morgan, CO[111],[112]
Burial: 25 May 1931, Riverside Cemetery, Ft. Morgan, Morgan, CO[113]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Census: 1880, Otto Township, Kankakee, IL[38]
Census: 1900, Snyder Precinct, Morgan Co., Colorado[114]
Reside: 1914, Boulder, Boulder, CO[76]
Census: 1920, Boulder City, Boulder, CO[115]
Occ: Superintendent of Schools Akron CO beginning Sep 1889
Educ: Teacher's College in Illinois and Nebraska.
Was listed as executor of Susan A. McKee's estate and was to inherit most of her estate including her farm in Clark County, SD, Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 of Section 18, Twp 118, North of Range 56 West, approx. 161 acres.[41]
Spouse: Walter Scott STRATTON[110],[2],[111]
Birth: 5 Sep 1860, Rothville, Chariton, MO
Death: 10 Sep 1931, Greeley, Weld, CO[116]
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Ft. Morgan, Morgan, CO[113]
Census: 1900, Snyder Precinct, Morgan Co., Colorado[114]
Occ: Burlington Railroad; farmer & stockman; 1892 was Treasurer of
Washington County, Colorado
Educ: University of Missouri; University of Denver, Law School.
Father: John STRATTON (1808-)
Mother: Julia Branch ALLEN (1820-1878)
Moved to CO as a right-of-way agent for the Burlington Railroad in 1886.
Had much to do with the beginning of the livestock industry in Washington County, CO. At the time of his death, he owned 6 farms near Hillrose, Colorado and a large ranch of several thousand acres near Akron, Colorado.
Marr: 1 Jun 1892, Akron, Washington, CO[2],[111] [104]
Children: John McKee (1893-1979)
Walter Scott (1894-1939)
Mary Doris (1896-1983)
Marjorie Allen (1898-)
Rosemary (1899-1948)
Ruth Harriet (1902-)
(4) 1.3a.6.8 Susan A. "Susie" McKEE[2],[34]
Birth: 13 Jan 1865, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL
Death: 31 May 1924, Hillrose, Morgan, CO[117] at the home of her sister
Burial: 2 Jun 1924, Riverside Cemetery, Ft. Morgan, Morgan, CO[113]
Census: 1870, Otto, Kankakee, IL[37]
Reside: 1914, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA[76]
Will: 5 Apr 1924, Hillrose, Morgan, CO[41]
All of her brother Joel's property in S.D. was Willed to her and she received it on 3 Oct. 1916. Lived with sister, Mary Emily McKee Stratton in Colorado.
Medical: Reportedly had Scarlet Fever as a child and may have been deaf and mute as a result. Breast Cancer in 1922 in California.
(3) 1.3a.7 Nancy Craig McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 27 Apr 1821, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 8 Aug 1823, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[4]
(3) 1.3a.8 James G. McKEE[2],[1],[8]
Birth: 1 Aug 1823, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: aft 1889
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1860, Anthony Township, Montour, PA[118]
Occ: Farmer
Honor: One of the organizers of the Montour County Agricultural
Society founded 18 Feb 1856[119]
James was still living in 1887, but did not live in Montour Co., PA[5]
Military: Danville Fencibles organized in Danville, PA in 1862 under command of Capt. Joseph E. Shreeve. This company was in the bloody battle of Antietam. The company roll was mustered into service and was attached to the 132nd Regiment, PA volunteers, Pvt. James McKee included.[120]
Spouse: Elizabeth GORTNER[2],[8]
Birth: 1824
Census: 1860, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[118]
Marr: 15 Dec 1857[8]
Children: Mary A. (1858-)
John G. (1859-)
(4) 1.3a.8.1 Mary A. McKEE[20]
Birth: 1858, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Census: 1860, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[118]
(4) 1.3a.8.2 John G. McKEE[20]
Birth: 1859, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Census: 1860, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[118]
(3) 1.3a.9 Mary Charlott McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 23 Nov 1825, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: aft 1870
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1870, Washingtonville, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[18]
(3) 1.3a.10 Susan Anne Harriet McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 24 Mar 1828, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 14 May 1861, Montour Co., PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[5]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1860, Exchange P.O., Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[121]
Spouse: William Scout POLLOCK[2],[8],[58],[14]
Birth: 8 Jul 1822, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 5 Mar 1913, Washingtonville, Montour, PA[2]
Census: 1860, Exchange P.O., Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[121]
Census: 1900, Washingtonville, Montour, PA[122]
Occ: Farmer; Township Supervisor, Assessor, Judge; Prohibitionist.
Owned 100 acres.[12]
Reli: Presbyterian - joined in 1851. Elder in the Church.
Father: James POLLOCK (1777-1861)
Mother: Elizabeth SCOUT (1782-1859)
Abt 1856 William & Elizabeth moved to Kankakee and Freeport, IL for 18 months and then returned to Montour County. He was a full cousin to ex-Gov. Pollock.[123]
Marr: 25 Dec 1855, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Children: James B. (1857-)
Bruce B. (1861-1897)
(4) 1.3a.10.1 James B. POLLOCK[123],[2],[58]
Birth: 27 Dec 1857, Freeport, Stephenson, IL or 1855
Census: 1860, Exchange P.O., Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[121]
Census: 1900, Derry Twp, Montour, PA[124]
Occ: 124 Acre Farm; 1/2 mile from Washingtonville, Derry Twp,
Montour Co., PA; Public School teacher for 8 years; School
Director for 20 years.
Reli: Presbyterian Church at Washingtonville, PA - Trustee
Lived in Washingtonville, Liberty Twp, Montour, PA. Served on the Election Board; township auditing committee and held all township offices. Democratic party.[125]
Spouse: Margaret Catherine DEAN[2]
Birth: 23 Jul 1859, Montour Co., PA
Marr: 12 Oct 1886[5]
Children: Warren Dean (1885-)
Clay McKee (1887-1893)
James Stewart (1892-1900)
Mary Ann (1895-)
Miles (1899-)
Robert Earl (1903-)
(4) 1.3a.10.2 Bruce B. POLLOCK[123],[2]
Birth: 1861, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA
Death: 29 Jan 1897, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[5]
Burial Memo: Tombstone reads William B. Pollock
1887, lived on his father's land on the eastern part of the old homestead.
Spouse: Mary J. (UNKNOWN)[2]
Birth: 1860
Death: 1953, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[5]
(3) 1.3a.11 Jackson Perry McKEE[1],[2],[8]
Birth: 12 Oct 1830, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[58]
Death: 27 Feb 1910, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA, 6 p.m.
Reside: 1856, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL[52]
Census: 1900, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[126]
Will: 15 Apr 1905, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[127]
Occ: Carpenter; General Agent for Buckeye Reaper. Also
Farmer[12],[11]
Lived in Kankakee, IL 15 months and owned land there during that time.[128] His home was situated on Muncy Hill and presented the finest view in PA. It was called Jack McKee's Hill.
Spouse: Margarueite Ellen WILSON[1],[2],[129],[8]
Birth: Jan 1842
Death: aft 1900
Census: 1900, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[126]
Father: David WILSON (1806-)
Mother: Mary PRINCE (~1805-1879)
Marr: 2 Feb 1863, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Children: Milton (~1863-)
(4) 1.3a.11.1 Milton McKEE[20]
Birth: abt 1863
(2) 1.3b James McKEE* (See above)
Spouse: Margaret CRAIG[2],[9]
Birth: 14 Sep 1804, Montour Co., PA
Death: 3 Feb 1866, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[4]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Marr: 2 Sep 1834, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Children: Sarah Jane (1835-1917)
Agnes Craig (1836-1901)
Anna Craig (1840-1899)
Martha E. (1841-1913)
Florence Virginia (1847-1926)
Other Spouses Harriet SCOUT
(3) 1.3b.1 Sarah Jane McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 4 Aug 1835, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 1 May 1917, Luzerne Co., PA
Burial: Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1900, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne Co., PA[130]
Census: 1910, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne Co., PA[131]
Occ: Grocer (have picture of her standing on porch of McKee's
Store in Wyoming, PA)
(3) 1.3b.2 Agnes Craig McKEE[2],[8],[9]
Birth: 23 Dec 1836, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 14 Nov 1901, Salem Twp, Luzerne, PA
Burial: 1901, Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA[5]
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1870, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[132]
Census: 1880, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[133]
Census: 1900, Salem Twp, Luzerne, PA[134]
Spouse: John POLLOCK[2],[8],[9]
Birth: 17 May 1829, Briar Creek Twp, Columbia Co., PA
Death: 3 Feb 1899, Berwick, Columbia, PA[135], at his home
Burial: 6 Feb 1899, Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA
Chr: 1870, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[132]
Census: 1880, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[133]
Will: Oct 1883, Hanover Twp, Luzerne, PA[136]
Occ: Farmer; Hotel Proprietor in Wyoming, PA for 13 years.
Reli: Presbyterian
Cause/death: Paralysis
Father: Samuel POLLOCK (1801-1886)
Mother: Desire (or Desiah) SEELEY (~1805-)
Democrat.
Marr: 3 Feb 1863, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[8]
Have picture of their home in Salem Township, Luzerne Co., PA - bought in 1890.
Children: Samuel James (1864-1881)
Charles Dennison (1866-1948)
Ambrose Franklin (1870-1875)
William McKee (1872-1945)
(4) 1.3b.2.1 Samuel James POLLOCK[2]
Birth: 25 Apr 1864, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA
Death: 7 May 1881, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA
Burial: Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA[5]
Census: 1870, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[132]
Census: 1880, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[133]
Cause/death: Kicked in the head by a mule
(4) 1.3b.2.2 Charles Dennison POLLOCK[2],[58]
Birth: 30 Nov 1866, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA
Death: 3 Feb 1948, Berwick, Columbia, PA[137]
Burial: 6 Feb 1948, Pine Grove Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia, PA
Census: 1870, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[132]
Census: 1880, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[133]
Census: 1900, Salem Twp, Luzerne, PA[134]
Occ: Farming
Educ: Wyoming Seminary
Reli: First Presbyterian Church, Berwick, PA
Spouse: Ada Janette HICKS[2]
Birth: 24 Mar 1873, Beach Haven, Luzerne, PA
Death: 24 Jul 1961, Hartleton, Union, PA
Burial: Pine Grove Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia, PA
Occ: Teacher; taught her second term at the Kinlin school in
Jerseytown, PA - school was abandoned before 1931
Father: Joseph HICKS (~1830-)
Mother: Martha SEYBERT (~1830-)
Will[138]
Marr: 12 Jun 1901, Buffalo, Erie, NY[5]
Children: Charles (1902-1903)
Harold Hicks "Skeets" (1904-1988)
James Edwin (1906-1985)
(4) 1.3b.2.3 Ambrose Franklin POLLOCK[2]
Birth: 5 Sep 1870, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA
Death: 2 Oct 1875, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA
Burial: Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA
(4) 1.3b.2.4 William McKee POLLOCK[2],[5]
Birth: 28 May 1872, Wyoming, Luzerne, PA
Death: 28 Feb 1945, Salem Twp, Luzerne, PA
Burial: Pine Grove Annex, Walnut St., Berwick, Columbia Co., PA
Census: 1880, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[133]
Census: 1900, Salem Twp, Luzerne, PA[134]
Occ: Farmer
Will article.[139]
Spouse: Sarah MILLER[2]
Birth: 1881
Death: 1 Mar 1937, Danville, Montour, PA
Death Memo: 4:30 p.m. at Geisinger Hospital
Burial: 4 Mar 1937, Luzerne Co., PA[140]
Marr: bef 1907
(3) 1.3b.3 Anna Craig McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 23 Jan 1840, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 7 Nov 1899, Luzerne Co., PA
Burial: Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
(3) 1.3b.4 Martha E. McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 23 Sep 1841, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 12 Mar 1913, Luzerne Co., PA
Burial: Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1870, Kingston Twp, Luzerne, PA[132]
Census: 1900, Salem Twp, Luzerne, PA[134]
(3) 1.3b.5 Florence Virginia McKEE[2],[8]
Birth: 25 Dec 1847, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA
Death: 22 Apr 1926, Luzerne Co., PA
Burial: Wyoming Cemetery, Luzerne Co., PA
Census: 1850, Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA[7]
Census: 1870, Newport Twp, Luzerne, PA[141]
Census: 1900, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne Co., PA[130]
Census: 1910, Wyoming Borough, Luzerne Co., PA[131]
Occ: School Teacher
(2) 1.4 Elizabeth McKEE[1],[3]
Birth: 6 Feb 1791, Anthony Twp, Montour, PA[3]
Death: 11 Jul 1843, PA
Burial: Derry Cemetery, Montour Co., PA[4]
SOURCES
1. History of Columbia and Montour Counties Pennsylvania" Battle - 1887 Anthony Township pg. 187) JACKSON P. MCKEE, farmer, P. O. Comly, was born in the place where he now resides in Anthony Township, Montour Co., PA, Oct. 12, 1830, son of James and Harriet (SCOUT) McKee, the latter a native of this county. Robert McKee, grandfather of our subject, came to what is now Montour County in 1794 and located about a mile up the creek from Exchange, afterward moving to the place where Jackson P. now resides and here lived until his death. He was married to Agnes Craig and died in 1832, his widow surviving him about 4 years; they are buried at the Derry Presbyterian Church. They had 4 children of whom only one, James, was married. Robert McKee served in the Revolutionary war. James McKee, father of our subject, was born in Chester County, PA and was the 3rd in order of age of the children born of Robert McKee. He was eight years of age when the family came to this county and when he grew up, his father, brothers and himself bought between 400 and 500 acres of land, of which Jackson P. now owns 195 acres. They found this land covered with a heavy growth of oak timber, and they struck the first ax into the improvement of this land and put up a log cabin on this place with the timber they had cut down in making the first clearing. James McKee died March 29, 1863, his wife having died in 1832. They were the parents of 11 children, of whom only two are living: James and Jackson P.; the latter being the only one in this county.
Our subject was married February 2, 1863 to Margaret Ellen, daughter of David Wilson, also a member of an early settler family and who is now living in Anthony Twp, this county. Mr. McKee learned the carpenter's trade which he followed one year. He was general agent for the Buckeye reaper when it first came out and followed that business three or four years, having entire control of their agents during that time. He was in Kankakee, IL 15 months and there owned land at that time. Mr. McKee's home is situated on Muncy Hill and it presents the finest view in PA, the valleys in Snyder, Union, Northumberland, Columbia, Lycoming, Sullivan and Montour Counties being visible from his place.
2. Beth Pollock, Doug & Ellen Stratton, Eileen Wilson, and Judy Colborn - information and GEDCOMs.
3. From Whence We Came Vol. II, The Smith Lineage, book by Dorothy Almond Jones printed by Anundsen Publishing Company, Decorah IA 1979.
4. McKee Gravestones in Derry Presbyterian Church Cemetery located 2002 by Lynn Reichen of the Montour County Genealogical Society:
Robert (xxRev) 1744 - April 27, 1821, aged 77 years, 5 months, 16 days.
Nancy 1747 - September 27, 1830, Died aged 83 years
James October 16, 1786 - March 31, 1863, aged 77 years
Harriet Scout, wife of James McKee, January 10, 1790 - November 28, 1832
Robert B., July 2, 1813 - June 10, 1838, aged 24 years, 11 months, 8 days
Nancy C., daughter of J & H.S. McKee, 27 Apr 1821 - August 18, 1823
John, July 11, 1783 - July 29, 1853, aged 70 years
Elizabeth, February 7, 1791 - July 11, 1843, aged 52 years
James, son of Wm. Scout & Nancy Ellis McKee, April 9, 1842 - September
12, 1859
Margaret, wife of James, died February 3, 1866.
In another row: McKee
Charles, son of Charles & Jane McKee, died June 29, 1839, aged 49 years, 2 months, 1 day
Mary E., daughter of Robert & Jane McKee, died May 25, 1882, aged 38 years, 7 months, 17 days
Robert, died March 3, 1890, aged 89 years, 4 months
Jane, wife of Robert, died March 17, 1892, aged 85 years, 2 months, 2 days
Elizabeth, wife of Charles, died October 28, 1845, aged 62 years
Charles, died October 28, 1861, aged 93 years
Margaret S., September 1, 1806 - June 4, 1870
Elizabeth M., March 9, 1800 - July 27, 1886
Susan M., January 9, 1820 - February 7, 1883
W.F.J., August 25, 1847 - May 9, 1917
5. Beth Pollock, Descendants of Robert McKee; Family Bible pages; Pictures.
6. History of St. Joseph County, Michigan. Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago. 1911, 856 pages. Bio: William E. McKee has long been associated with the public life in St. Joseph county, whiter he came with his parents in 1865. During 17 years he was a member of the board of supervisors of Fawn River Township, and he was the chairman of the board during the building of the courthouse at Centerville, so that he has the honor of having his name inscribed on that building. He also serves as the superintendent of the township schools during a long period, and he is an active and influential worker in the ranks of the Democratic party. His splendid estate in Fawn River township contains 120 acres of valuable land.
Mr. McKee traces his ancestry on the paternal side to the time of the Revolutionary War, his great-grandfather serving with Washington in that struggle and was with him at Valley Forge. The grandfather was Captain James McKee, a valiant soldier of the War of 1812. William S. and Nancy (Ellis) McKee, the parents of William E. of this review, were from Columbia County Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the son on the 9th of November, 1844. They were also married in Columbia county and came from there in 1865 to LaGrange County, Indiana. The son William was reared on the home farm in Pennsylvania and when old enough assisted in its work and attended the neighborhood schools, later teaching during one term in Indiana. And he was married while in that state to Rose H. Forbes who was born in its county of LaGrange, and their five children are: Nellie E.; Mary E., wife of Mark Bordner; Rose, wife of Claude Van Vorst of St. Joseph county, Michigan; Edward F., who is married and living in Iowa; and Bessie B., the wife of Frank Spaid of Idaho. Mr. McKee is a member and a past noble grand of Sturgis Prairie Lodge, No. 37 I.O.O.F.
7. "Census," Anthony Twp, Montour Co., PA, 1850.
Schedule L - Free Inhabitants in Anthony Township, in the County of Montour, State of Penna. enumerated by me on the 17th day of October 1850, Charles Cook, Assistant Marshal.
(NOTE: Written names show MacKee)
Dwelling 53, Family 54 (every person in house on June 1, 1850)
James McKee 64 m farmer R.E. Value 6,000 Born in PA
Marg. McKee 45 f born in PA
James G. McKee 25 m laborer Born in PA
Mary C. McKee 23 f
Susan McKee 21 f Born in PA
Sarah McKee 15 f Born in PA In School During the year 1850
Agnes McKee 13 f Born in PA In School During the year 1850
Anna McKee 11 f Born in PA In School During the year 1850
Martha McKee 8 f Born in PA In School During the year 1850
Florence McKee 2 f Born in PA
James McKee 9 m Born in PA In School During the year 1850
John McKee 66 m Born in PA
8. "James McKee Family Bible," In Possession of Beth Pollock. Patty Bookout has copies of pages
9. John Pollock, farmer, P.O. Berwick, was born in Briar Creek Township, Columbia Co., PA, May 17, 1829 and is a son of Samuel and Desire (Seeley) Pollock. His paternal grandfather, John Pollock, was a native of Montour County, Pa., and a son of Samuel Pollock, who was a native of Ireland and one of the pioneers of Montour County, Pa., whose wife was Margaret Johnston. John Pollock settled in Salem township, this county, in 1822, and died there the same year. His wife was Mary Scout, and his children were eight in number: Samuel, William, Eliza (Mrs. John B. Courtright), Jane (Mrs. Thomas Edwards), John, Molly (Mrs. Isaac Courtright), Harriet (Mrs. Richard Harned) and Sydney J. Of these, Samuel was born in Montour Co in 1801, settled in Salem township in 1823 and was married September 18, 1828 to Desire, daughter of John and Mary (Weltz) Seely, of Salem township, and by her had eight children, who grew to maturity: John, Mary, Stephen P., Jacob, James, David K., Sydney H. and Elsie. Our subject, John, was reared in Salem Township from 3 years of age, and has since been a resident of Luzerne County, where he has followed farming as his principal occupation, though he was proprietor of a hotel in Wyoming for 13 years. Since 1890 he has occupied his present farm in Salem Township. He married February 3, 1863, Agnes C., daughter of James and Margaret (Craig) McKee of Montour County, PA, and has two children living, Charles D. and William. Mr. Pollock is the possessor of the Pollock Family Bible, purchased by his great-grandfather in 1803. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and in politics is a Democrat.
From History of Luzerne County, p. 1255, H.C. Bradsby, Editor, S. B. Nelson & Co., Publishers (1893)
10. Per email from Eileen Wilson, Dec. 2001. 1860 Anthony Township Census
McKee, James, age 70
McKee, Margaret, age 55
McKee, Mary, age 36
McKee, Jackson, age 28
McKee, Sarah J, age 22
McKee, Agnes, age 20
McKee, Ann, age 18
McKee, Martha, age 16
McKee, Flora, age 12
McKee, Joseph, age 11
11. Inventory & appraisal of the Estate of James McKee, late of Anthony Twp, Montour County, PA taken and appraised 6 May 1863. Administrator of estate was James G. McKee. The property was divided into two parcels on 19 Sep 1864. Indenture of real estate to John Derr by James G. McKee, Administrator selling the property (legal description in document) to John Derr 19 Dec 1865 for the sum of $3,159. Another indenture for the remaining parcel was sold to Jackson P. McKee for $2,504.50 on 5 Nov 1867. These documents list the living children of James: Elizabeth, wife of John Derr, Margaret wife of Jacob Welliver, William S., John J., Anthony S., James G., Mary C., Jackson P., Sarah Jane, Ann, Martha, Florence, and Agnes wife of John Pollock and also two grandchildren, James & Bruce Pollock children of a deceased daughter (Susan Harriet).
12. Anthony Township, Montour County land map showing property belonging to Robert McKee, Jackson McKee, J. Low, P. Welliver, A. Craig, Patrick Dinnin, Ellis, John Derr, Thomas Derr, W. Pollock, D. Derr, David Wilson, John Welliver, Samuel Pollock, J. Biddle, and others.
Also Limestone Township land map showing property belonging to John Derr, George Derr, W.F.J. McKee and W. J. McKee and others.
13. An excerpt from the History of Montour Co., PA written in 1887. Prior to 1850, Montour Co. was part of Columbia Co. This paragraph is about a place called Exchange. You will notice the names of James McKee and two Craig men. James McKee's mother is Agnes Craig.
"Walter JOHNSTON, father of William C. JOHNSTON, the clerk and recorder of the county, was the first hotel-keeper in Exchange--about 1839. He left there in 1840 and went to Jerseytown. Among the early settlers in this place was William CRAIG. The families of John and Alexander CRAIG are still in the place. James McKEE was another early settler. John BULL kept a hotel on the top of the hill, but his family are gone years ago. The house where he kept his hotel is still standing, though it has been closed as a place of entertainment for years. One of the old families living above the hill was that of Patrick MONTAGUE. David WILSON is now a man over 80 years of age; was among the early settlers. Charles CLARK (now a very old man) and family lived north of Exchange. His wife was a DERR. He opened the first store in Exchange, built his storeroom in 1838 and for a time boarded at Johnston's Hotel.
14. From info received from Marion Edith Dunwoody Littlejohn, 2001.
15. "Anthony Scout Will," Vol. 1 page 289 #12, Columbia County, Liberty Twp, PA, Columbia County Courthouse.
Anthony Scout signed a will on 2 Aug 1826. He died on 2 Aug 1826. Unmarried. Columbia County Court House - Wills - Vol. 1, Pg 289, #12.
Will of Anthony Scout, Liberty Township, to children of brother John Scout $50.00, to my brother William Scout $100.00, and to my nephew Anthony Scout $50.00, also to my nephew Anthony Scout McKee $50.00, to my sister Charlotte Titus $25.00. After my mother's death (father died in 1826?) the remained of part of my father's estate to be divided equally between my brother John Scout's heirs; my sister, Mary Pollock; my brother William Scout; my sister Elizabeth Scout; my sister Charlotte Titus; sister Harriet McKee.
Brother - William Scout and Joseph Dean, Aug. 2, 1826
Witnesses - Andrew N. Newcaule (?) and James McKee.
16. The Will of William Scout, Liberty Township, Columbia County, PA dated 1 Jan 1822. Columbia County, PA Will Book 1, page 147. Proved 2 Aug 1822, 9 Oct 1822.
17. Historical & Biographical Annals of Columbia & Montour Counties, PA, containing A Concise History of the Two Counties and a Genealogical and Biographical Record of Representative Families in Two Volumes. Volume 1, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, 1915: Mont Derr (bio) pages 863 & 864
18. 1870 Census, Washingtonville P.O., Anthony Township, Montour Co., PA enumerated 18 Jun 1870. Surname: DERR
152-151 John, age 63, M, W, Farmer Value of Real Estate 8,000; value of personal property 1,100; born in PA, male over age 21
Elizabeth, age 61, F, W, born in PA
James, age 38, M.W, Farm Laborer, value of personal property 200, born in PA. male over age 21
John, age 24, M,W, Farm Laborer, value of personal property 200, born in PA, male over age 21
Allum, age 22, M, W, Farm Laborer, value of personal property 200, born in PA., married in Oct, male over age 21
Sarah, age 21, F, W, born in PA., married in Oct.
Willie, age 4/12, M, W, born in PA., born in Jan.
McKee, Mary, age 43, F, W, born in PA
19. 1880 Anthony Twp, Montour, PA Census Surname: DERR
Alem, self, married, MW, 32, PA, farmer, both parents born in PA
Sallie, wife, married, FW, 31, PA, keeping house, both parents born in PA
William, son, single, MW, 10, PA
Horrice, son, single, MW, 8, PA
Maud, son(?), single, M(?)W, 4, PA
John C., other, Widowed, MW, 73, PA, both parents born in PA
John, Other, Single, MW, 36, PA, Laborer
James, Other, Widowed, MW, 48, PA, Groming(?)
Frank, Son, Single, MW, 6, PA
20. Per Eileen Wilson 21 July 2002.
21. History of Northeast Indiana: LaGrange, Steuben, Noble and DeKalb Counties, Vol. II. Chicago. Lewis Publishing Co., 1920, 1,230 pages.
Bio of Stephen T. McKee.
During the many years he spent in the farming community of Lima, Stephen McKee was known for his progressiveness in everything he did and also for the energy which he applied to his undertakings and which brought him the abundant prosperity he now enjoys in his comfortable home at Howe.
Mr. McKee was born in Montour County, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1856, and has lived in LaGrange County since he was 8 years of age. His parents were William and Nancy (Ellis) McKee, both natives of Columbia County, Pennsylvania, while their respective parents were born in Scotland (Note by plb: this is in error) and spent their last years in Pennsylvania. William and Nancy McKee brought their family from Pennsylvania to LaGrange County in the spring of 1865. They traveled by railroad as far as Sturgis, Michigan, and thence a horse drawn vehicle took them to a place a little north of Howe, where they arrived the first of April. William McKee bought a farm in Lima Township and he and his wife lived there until their death. He had 80 acres and improved it and made a good home. He and his wife were active Presbyterians. Their family consisted of six children: James, who died in Pennsylvania; Ellis; Oliver P.; Amandas, now deceased; Elizabeth, deceased wife of Washington Gilbert, and Stephen T.
Stephen T. McKee attended country schools in LaGrange County and also the high school at Howe. As a young man he learned the trade of carpenter, but has used his skill largely to do his own building and repair work. He took up farming in Lima Township on his father's old place, later owned it, and increased its area to 120 acres. Mr. McKee equipped this farm for dairy purposes and developed one of the best Jersey herds in the township. His farm was also distinguished by having one of the first silos in that vicinity, and as a carpenter, he constructed the silo himself.
Mr. McKee has lived retired at Howe since 1902. He is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Howe, is a Presbyterian, and has been quite active in local politics, serving as a member of the Township Advisory Board.
On November 4, 1896, he married Miss Annabelle Smith, a native of Howe and a daughter of John Smith, one of the best known citizens of LaGrange County. Mr. and Mrs. McKee have one daughter, Mildred E., who finished her education in a college at Marion, Virginia.
22. Deed dated February 14, 1857 listing the sale of the land of William & Elizabeth Ellis which was inherited by their children. William McKee of Limestone Township, Montour Co, PA and Nancy (Ellis) his wife, Elizabeth Ellis, Eleanor Ellis and James Ellis all of Lewis Twp, Northumberland Co., PA sold the land to their brother, Stephen Ellis of Lewis Twp.
23. Riverside Cemetery, Howe, LaGrange, IN Listings:
Page 423: Row 3, #8 Harold McKee, Veteran, 1 Apr 1887 - 3 May 1952,
Ind. Pfc 158 Depot Brigade
Row 3, #9, H. Vinnie McKee 1897- (south of flag pole)
Page 431: Row 12, #3 Oliver P. McKee, 30 Sep 1846 - 2 Feb 1929
#4, Mary A. McKee, 19 Feb 1854 - 17 Jun 1880
#5, Jackson P. McKee, 20 Mar 1893 - 6 Aug 1907
#6, Harriet McKee, 10 Apr 1848 - 9 Jan 1934
Page 447: Row 9, #14 William E. McKee, 9 Nov 1844 - 10 Mar 1928
Rose H. McKee, 10 Jun 1843 - 27 May 1896
#15, Infant McKee (most likely Bertie)
Row 10, #1, Nancy McKee, wife of Wm., 55 years, 15 Jul 1870
Wm. S. McKee, 67 years, 19 May 1883
Rosa McKee, wife of Wm., 44 years, 13 Jun 1876
Page 427: Row 8, #11 Ray McKee, 1877-1959
Jessie McKee, 1893-1953
Information received from Barbara, a volunteer from LaGrange County, Indiana.
24. "Census," Anthony Township, Montour Co., PA, 1850.
Schedule L - Free Inhabitants in Anthony Township in the County of Montour, State of Penna, enumerated by me on the 9th day of October 1850, Charles Cook, Assistant Marshal.
Dwelling 104 Family 109 (every person in house June 1, 1850)
Wm. McKee 25 m Farmer Born in PA
Nancy McKee 25 f Born in PA
James McKee 8 m Born in PA In School During Year 1850
Wm. E. McKee 5 m Born in PA In School During Year 1850
Oliver P. McKee 4 m Born in PA
Amandas McKee 1 m Born in PA
William Scout McKee, age 21
Elizabeth Montague, age 8
James Montague, age 11
Christiana Montague, age 40
25. Deed dated 14 Feb 1857 showing William S. McKee & Nancy Ellis McKee as husband and wife.
26. GEDCOM, Recd 25 Sep 2001, Paul Ward.
27. US Census 1920, Burr Oak Village, St. Joseph County, Michigan enumerated 30 Jan 1920.
Bordner, Mark, head, born in MI, father born in NY, mother born in MI, carpenter.
Mary, wife, born in MI, father born in PA, mother born in IN
Isabelle, daughter, 17, born in MI
Rhea, daughter, 13, born in MI
William E. McKee, father-in-law
28. Indiana Marriage Index, William E. McKee married Rose H. Forbes, 9 Mar 1871 in LaGrange, Indiana per County court Records, Film Reference number 1871247-1871249
29. 1880 Lima Township, LaGrange County, Indiana Census.
257-267 O. Perry McKee, WM, age 27, carpenter, born in PA, both parents born in PA
Augusta McKee, WF, age 26, Wife, Keeping House, Consumption, born in IN, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in PA.
Ray, WM, age 2, Son, born in IN
30. U.S. Census, Lima Township, LaGrange County, Indiana 1900: Surname: McKEE
14 Oliver P., Head, W, M, born Sep, 1847, age 32, married 15 years, born in PA, both parents born in PA, Lumber Dealer, went to school, able to read and write English, O F H
Harriet, Wife, W, F, born Apr 1848, age 32, Married 15 years, 2 children (born and now living), born in PA, both parents born in PA, went to school, able to read and write English.
Harold, Son, W, M, born Apr 1887, age 13, single, born in IN, At School, 9, able to read and write English.
Jackson P., Son, W, M., born Mar 1893, age 7, single, born in IN, At School, 9, able to read and write English.
31. 1910 U.S. Census, Lima Township, LaGrange County, Indiana. Surname: McKEE:
141 Oliver P., Head, M, W., age 63, M2., married 25 years, born in PA, both parents born in PA, speaks English, Lumber Dealer, Lumber Yard, OA, able to read and write, own home, mortgage free, House
Harriet, Wife, F, W., age 62, M1, married 25 years, number of children 2, number now living 1, born in PA, both parents born in PA, speaks English, no occupation, able to read and write.
Harold, son, M, W, age 23, single, born in IN, speaks English, Laborer, Lumber Yard, for wages, able to read and write.
32. 1920 U.S. Census, Lima Township, Lima Village, LaGrange County, IN, surname: McKEE
Oliver P., Head, Own home free, MW, age 73, married, able to read and write, born in PA, both parents born in PA, able to speak English, Retail Merchant, Coal & Lumber, 57
Harriet, Wife, FW, age 72, Married, able to read and write, born in PA, both parents born in PA, able to speak English, no occupation
Harold, Son, MW, age 31, single, able to read and write, born in IN, able to speak English, Laborer, coal yard for wages
Ray, Head, MW, age 42, Married, able to read and write, born in IN, Father born in PA, Mother born in IN, able to speak English, Electrician, lighting plant, for wages.
Jessie, Wife, FW, age 26, Married, able to read and write, born in PA, both parents born in PA, able to speak English, no occupation
Dora, Daughter, FW, age 4, single, born in IN
33. Marriage Index: Indiana, 1851-1900: Oliver P. McKee married Augusta Smith, 24 Nov. 1874 in LaGrange, LaGrange, IN. LaGrange County Court Records, Film Reference #1871247-1871249.
34. Otto Township History - Bicentennial Project 1976 p. 97 - Illinois
Anthony S. McKee (deceased), son of James and Harriet (Scout) McKee, born in Montour County, PA, February 6, 1819. He learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it a number of years in PA. He was married in Moreland Township, Lycoming, PA, June 22, 1845 to Miss Mary Low, daughter of Thomas and Parriet (Praul) Low. They had eight children, seven of whom are still living: Sylvester, Hattie, Leroy, Seth, Clara (deceased), Joel, Emma, and Susan. In 1855, they came to this county and bought 120 acres of land on Section 20, on which they have added a number of improvements including a fine residence, orchards, groves, etc. Mr. McKee departed this life in March 5, 1876. The farming is now carried on by the two sons, Leroy and Joel.
35. "1850 U.S. Census," Schuylkill County, Cass Township, PA, Page 69, #950.
Enumerated 28 Aug 1850. Surname: McGee #950-950
Anthony, 30, M, Carpenter, born in PA
Mary, 30, F, born in PA
Sylvester, 5, M, born in PA
Harriett, 2, F, born in PA
Mary John, 24, F, born in PA (probably domestic helper for family)
36. "1860 Census," Otto Township, Kankakee, IL, June 1860.
House No. 44, Family No. 38,
A. S. McKee, M, 41, Farmer, born in PA
Mary, F, 40, Wife, born in PA
Sylvester, M, 14, born in PA
Harriett, F, 12, born in PA
Lizzie**, F, 9, born in PA
Seth, M, 7, born in PA
Joel, M, 2, born in IL
Clara, F, 5, born in PA
**Should be Leroy, Sex M (possibly transcribed incorrectly)
37. "U.S. Census - Illinois," Otto Township, Kankakee County, 1870.
McKee, Archibald*, 51, M W, Farmer, value of RE 7,000, value of Personal
Property 2,000, born in PA, Eligible to Vote
Mary, 50, F W, born in PA
Sylvester, 24, M W, Farm laborer, born in PA, Eligible to Vote
Harriet, 22, F W, Teacher, born in PA
Leroy, 19, M W, born in PA, in school
Seth, 17, M W, born in PA, in school
Joel, 12, M W, born in IL, in school
Mary E., 9, F W, born in IL, in school
Susan A., 7, F W, born in IL, in school
(*Note: Name should be Anthony)
38. 1880 Otto Township, Kankakee County, Illinois Census:
McKee, Mary, 66, Keeping House, b. PA, parents born: PA
Hattie, 32, daughter, teaching school, b. PA
Leroy, 29, son, farmer b. PA
Seth, 27, son, farmer, b. PA
Joel, 22, son, labourer, b. IL
Emma, 19, daughter, servant, b. IL
39. On the 21st of July 1881, Harriet McKee of Mitchell County, Kansas, purchased for the sum of $200 in full payment for the SE 1/4 of Section 26 in Twp 8, South of Range 6, West of the P.M., 160 acres at $1.25 an acre. Homestead Certificate #M1680, Application #4359.
On the 22nd day of July 1881, Harriet sold that land to Sylvester McKee for $1,200.
40. Per email from Gordon Meyer received 17 July 2002. "I ran across this old picture of Joel and thought you might be interested. I scanned it which was a little chore, and the scan didn't turn out very good, but I got it to print out pretty fair. I also ran across something else, Hattie McKee in 1911 owned property in Sec 12 NW 1/4 in Cottonwood Township, Clark County, SD."
41. Will of Susan A. McKee, of Hillrose, Morgan County, and State of Colorado. Certificate of Proof of Will, State of S.D., County of Clark, 16 Sep 1924. Final Account and Petition for Distribution, State of South Dakota, County of Clark in the Estate of Susan A. McKee, Deceased, dated 8 Apr 1925. Notice of Settlement of Final Account and Distribution dated 8 Apr 1925.
42. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900.
Groom: Oliver P. McKee; Bride: Hattie McKee; Vol 00A/ Lic #00001879
43. Marriage License, State of Illinois, County of Kankakee.
Name of Groom: Oliver P. McKee
Residence: Lima, Indiana
Occupation: Contractor & Builder
Age next birthday: 39 Years
Race or Color: White
Place of Birth: Montour County, Pennsylvania
Father's Name: William McKee
Mother's Name: Nancy Ellis
No. of Groom's Marriage: 2nd
Name of Bride: Hattie McKee
Place of Residence: Kankakee, Illinois
Age Next Birthday: 37 Years
Race or Color: White
Place of Birth: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Father's Name: Anthony McKee
Mother's Name: Mary Low
No. of Bride's Marriage: 1st
Where & When Married: Kankakee, January 1, 1885
Witnesses: Leroy McKee & Julia M. Havens
By Whom: Joe Bell, MG (Minister of God)
When Registered: January 5, 1885
44. Information received from Dorothy McKee Yunker via email 8 July & 11 July 2002.
45. St. Joseph County, Michigan Marriages 1832-1887, Book E pg 159
46. Letter and telephone conversation 17 Jun 2002 with Donna Sweet McKee.
47. Information provided by Dorothy McKee Yunker, October 2003.
48. Email from Harold Robinson, Gettysburg, PA, 3 Sep 2002
49. "Death Certificate," 31 Dec 1944, Beloit, Mitchell, KS, 262-1518.
Seth McKee
50. Kankakee Gazette 9 Mar 1876, Obituary of A. S. McKee
At a regular meeting of the Kankakee County Grange held in the court house in the city of Kankakee, March 7th, 1876, on petition of Mr. A. L. Miner, it was voted to pass resolutions on the death of brother A. S. McKee.
Whereas, In the Providence of Almighty God, it has pleased Him to remove our late brother, A. S. McKee, by death, to the Great Grange above; therefore,
Resolved, That we, the members of the county grange, do lament his loss, and shall deeply ---el and miss his presence in our meetings.
Resolved, That we do heartily sympathize with our afflicted sister and her family in this their severe trial and affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in our county papers and a copy of them be sent to our deceased brother's family, and that they be spread upon the records of the grange. G. G. Barber, Sec'y.
51. Per Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society website, the following McKee's were listed under Mound Grove Cemetery:
Anthony 1876
Clara 1861
Leroy 1914
Mary 1894
T. 1912
And in Mt. Airy Cemetery: Julia M. McKee 1888
Per phone conversation 15 Aug 2002 with Mound Grove Gardens of Memory, Kankakee 815-933-6726: McKee
Anthony, Mary, Clara, Leroy, Edna Belle, Mary Annette 1967, Harley, Augusta.
52. Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database retrieved from
http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/land Kankakee County, IL
(Name of Purchaser, Sale Type, Legal Description, Section, Township, Range, Meridian, Acres Bought, Price Per Acre, Total Price, Social Status, Date Purchased)
McKee, Anthony S., RR, N2NW, 20, 30N, Kankakee, 13W, 2, 80.00, $18.00, $1,440.00, Male, 10/05/1867
McKee, Anthony S., RR, NESW, 20, 30N, Kankakee, 13W, 2, 40.00, $15.00, $600.00, Male, 02/16/1872.
McKee, Anthony S., RR, SENW, 20, 30N, Kankakee, 13W, 2, 40.00, $18.00, $720.00, Male, 02/09/1872.
McKee, Jackson P., FD, NENWPRE, 29, 30N, Kankakee, 13W, 2, 40.00, $2.50, $100.00, Male, 12/05/1856.
53. 1883 Delinquent Tax List, Township of Otto, County of Kankakee, Illinois, Township 30, Range 13 West
A.S. McKee est. nh seq nsq 20
A.S. McKee est. neq swq 20
E. Havens wh seq 29
54. Early History of Minersville, Minersville Borough in the History of Schuylkill County, PA with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. New York: W. W. Munsell & Co., 36 Vesey Street, 1881 Press of George Macnamara, 36 Vesey Street, N.Y.
Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by R. Steffey. Typing and editing by Jo Garzelloni and Carole Carr.
(Section of Minersville Public Schools)
In September, 1853, Jonathan K. Krewson of Bucks county became principal of the schools.................The high school numbered at this time about 40, and the members of the school board were ANTHONY S MCKEE, President; William N. Robins, secretary; Chester Stratton, William Sterner, John H. Detwiler and Abraham Trout........
55. "Havens genealogy," from Aunt Lily Haven's book, Abt 1930, Handwritten book, Notation of Simon born & died in Scotland is in error.
56. Columbia Democrat (Bloomsburg), 12 July 1845, page 3, listed the marriage of Anthony S McKee. In Mooreland Township, Lycoming County, on the 26th ult. by the Rev. J. H. Rittenhouse, Mr. Anthony S. McKee of Derry, Columbia County to Miss Mary Low, daughter of Mr. Thos. Low of the former place.
57. "Marriage License." Anthony McKee and Mary are listed as Seth's parents.
58. Website http://freepages.books.rootsweb.com/~jowest/Research/CCBios26.htm#W_Pollock
59. Craig Beeman (CRB Cousins), "Collins Web Site."
60. Death Certificate, State of California, Department of Health Services #49-128-049553, County of Fresno, Sylvester McKee, 20 Oct 1928. Date of birth 14 Dec 1845 in PA. Farmer. Father Anthony S. McKee, born in PA. Mother Mary Roe (should be Low), born in PA. Died at General Hospital of Fresno County, Fresno, CA. Fresno Crematory, date of burial 22 Oct 1928.
61. The Fresno Morning Republican, 22 Oct 1928. Sylvester McKee, 82, Dies at Home Here. Sylvester McKee, 82, a native of Pennsylvania, died at home here Saturday following a short illness. He was the father of Emory McKee and Edna McKee of Fresno, H. L. McKee and Mrs. W. A. Wilson of Canada. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fresno crematory.
*****
McKee, in Fresno, October 22, 1928. Sylvester McKee, 82, a native of Pennsylvania; survived by four children. Edna and Emory McKee of Fresno and H. L. McKee and Mrs. W. A. Wilson of Canada; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Stratton of Colorado and Mrs. Harriett McKee of Indiana, and Seth McKee of Kansas.
62. Inhabitants in Sidney, in the County of Fremont, State of Iowa, enumerated by me on the 10 day of Aug 1870. Post Office: Sidney, Iowa. Pg 6
36-36 McKee, Sylvester, age 24, MW, Farmer, Value of Personal Property 1,100, born in OH
McKee, Lucy, 20, FW, Keeping House, born in IN
McKee, Emory, 2, MW, at home, born in IA
McKee, Mary, 5/12, FW, at home, born in IA in the month of March 1870
63. "Census," Mitchell Co, KS, 1880, Mitchell Co. Historical Society.
McKee, Sylvester, W M, 34, farmer, born in PA, both parents born in PA Lucy N, W F 30 wife, born in MI, both parents born in NY
Emory, W M 11 son, born in IL
Flora B, W F 10 dau, born in IA
Harry L, W M 4 son, born in KS
Infant, W F 4/12 dau, born in KS (Edna Alice)
64. 1895 Kansas State Census, Mitchell County, Logan Township, Vol. 242, page 1: (per www.kshs.org/library/cens8ks.htm)
Sylvester McKee, age 49, MW, born in PA
L. N. McKee (Lucy Nancy), age 44, FW, born in MI
E. McKee (Emory), age 26, MW, born in IL
John (Harry Leroy), age 19, MW, born in KS
Edna A., age 14, FW, born in KS
C.A. (Kate Alberta), age 8, FW, born in KS
65. 1920 U.S. Census, State of California, County of Fresno, Herndon Precinct, enumerated 18 Feb 1920, 35A, Surname: McKEE
Farm 782-786, Emory B., Head, Own, Mortgage, Male, White, age 50, married, able to read and write, born in Illinois, Father born in PA, mother born in MI, able to speak English, Farmer, Own Account, Farm Schedule 433
Ethel, Wife, Female, White, age 30, married, year of immigration 1915, naturalized, able to read and write, born in Canada, mother tongue English, both parents born in Canada and mother tongue English, able to speak English, No occupation
Dorothy E., Daughter, Female, White, age 3, single, born in California, father born in Illinois, mother born in Canada
Ryland Place., Fresno, 464-458 Sylvester, Head, Rent, Male, White, age 74, Married 2, able to read and write, born in PA, both parents born in PA, able to speak English, no occupation.
Edna A., Daughter, Female, White, age 39, Single, able to read and write, born in KS, father born in PA, mother born in MI, able to speak English
Vera M., adopted Daughter, Female, White, age 11, single, in school, able to read and write, born in Canada, mother tongue English, both parents born in Canada, able to speak English
66. Atlas of Mitchell Co, KS 1884:
Seth McKee, Logan Township, Section 34, Simpson, KS, Farmer
Sylvester McKee, Logan Township, Sections 26, 34, 35, Simpson, KS, Farmer
Also have map of Logan & Eureka Townships for 1884
67. From Clerk of Dist. Court 1872-75:
McKee, Seth, Logan Township, Sections 15, 22, Simpson, KS Farmer 1881
McKee, Sylvester, Logan Township, Sections 25, 26, 34, 35, 36
68. 1902 Mitchell County Atlas. Index:
McKee, Emory B. Logan Twp Section 35
McKee, E.B. Eureka Twp. Section 1
McKee, Seth Logan Twp. Sections 15, 22 P.O. Simpson, Farmer, 1881
McKee, Sylvester Logan Twp. Sections 25, 26, 34, 35, 36
Also have copies of maps for Logan & Eureka Townships for 1902
69. Land Patients, transfers, received from Mitchell County on various plats of land, bought and sold by Sylvester McKee.
70. Prairie Schools (copy from Mitchell County Historical Society) pages 214 - 217: Schools in Logan township.
White Dove School Dist #63: Sylvester McKee signed the petition to ask the superintendent of Kansas Schools for the territory to become a school district on April 5, 1876.
Students as of July 30, 1893 included Andria McKee, 14, Kate McKee, 7, Lillie McClintock, 14, Asa McClintock, 12, Silas McClintock 16, Luther McClintock, 19, John McKee, 15.
Picture of school house 1934-35 showed some of the students including Max McClintock. The school was six miles southwest of Simpson, built on Duvall homestead.
71. Western Call 4 Feb 1898: Sylvester McKee is another pioneer of Logan Township the past 27 years and lives about 5 miles southwest of Simpson. He is one of the well-to-do Progressive farmers.
Beloit Times, 23 Mar 1899: Sylvester McKee and son are going to build a barn this spring, 56x70 and 18 feet high, shedded on the three sides. It will be a cattle barn.
Simpson News, Beloit Gazette, 14 Aug 1902: Sylvester McKee of near Simpson returned last evening from Wyoming where he had been visiting and looking the country over for location. He will go to Colorado soon to look around.
Simpson Items, Beloit Gazette, 22 Dec 1904: Sylvester McKee is home from Canada on a visit with Emory.
Beloit Times, 18 Jan 1906: Sylvester McKee of Simpson, was a caller Tuesday. He is in the live stock business in Alberta Province, Canada, and likes that country. His ranch is 60 miles from the railroad. As soon as he disposes of his effects himself, wife and daughter will remove to that country.
Beloit Gazette, 30 Aug 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester McKee of Lulu Township left Friday for Alberta, Canada. They are old residents of this county and will be missed by their old friends here.
72. Descendants of John Collins of Charlestown RI and Susannah Daggett, his wife, by Capt. George Knapp Collins. Book.
73. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900
McKee, Seth & Havens, Nettie Kankakee Cty 03/14/1878
Vol. 00A/ License 00000060
McKee, Sylvester & Collins, Lucy W. Kankakee Cty 03/25/1868
Vol. 00B/ License 00002016
McKee, Terry & Lempke, Augusta Kankakee Cty 03/06/1889
Vol. 00A/ License 00003057 (Note this is Leroy)
McKee, Oliver P. & McKee, Hattie Kankakee Cty 01/01/1885
Vol. 00A/ License 00001879
74. Marriage Register, Kankakee County, Illinois 1868:
License #2016 dated March 24, 1868, Sylvester McKee and Lucy N. Collins, married March 25, 1868 by A. G. Goodspeed, a minister of the Gospel, license returned March 28, 1868.
75. "Certificate of Death - Leroy McKee," 28 May 1914, Otto, Kankakee, IL.
76. Kankakee (IL) Gazette: Obituary Le Roy McKee, a well known and highly respected citizen, living three miles south of Kankakee, died at his home last evening at 10:30 after a lingering illness of dropsy and heart trouble. For nearly 60 years Mr. McKee has lived on the McKee farm, where he moved with his parents from Minersville, Pa., in 1859. During this period of years he has formed a large and near circle of friends who held him in high esteem on account of his kind Christian spirit that was always extended to all. Since early boyhood Mr. McKee has been an active member of the Trinity Church and was also a member of the Modern Woodman lodge.
March 6, 1889, Mr. McKee was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Lempkee, who with their four children, mourn his loss. The two daughters, Misses Edna and Mary are at present students at the Illinois University at Champaign; the sons, Herbert and Harley, are at home. There are three brothers, Sylvester, Seth and Joseph, and three sisters, Miss McKee of Howe, Ind., Mrs. W. S. Stratton of Boulder, Colo., and Miss Susie McKee of Los Angeles, Calif.
The funeral services will be held at the residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. E. Hawkins of Trinity Church will officiate. Interment will take place at Mound Grove cemetery.
77. 1920 US Census, Kankakee, Kankakee, IL enumerated 22 Jan 1920. Surname: McKee
Auguste, Head, 52, Own, Mortgage, F, W, Widow, year of immigration 1878?, Naturalized in 1879?, able to read and write, born in Germany, mother tongue German, both parents born in Germany, able to speak English, no occupation
Herbert, son, M, W, 21, single, able to read and write, born in Illinois, father born in PA, mother born in Germany, able to speak English, occupation (unreadable), Garage?
Harley, son, M, W, 14, single, in school, able to read and write, born in Illinois, no occupation
Edna, daughter, F, W, 29, single, able to read and write, born in Illinois, Teacher, Public Schools.
Mary, daughter, F, W, 25, single, able to read and write, born in Illinois, Teacher, Public Schools
78. Marriage Record: Leroy McKee and Auguste Lempke
License #3057, Date of License March 6, 1889
79. Beloit Daily Call, Beloit, Mitchell, KS, "Obit." Milton S McKee
80. Beloit Daily Call, Beloit, KS, 11 Jan 1944 - Deaths, "Seth McKee."
The last chapter of a long and useful life closed for Seth McKee in Beloit, Kansas, December 31, 1944 at 8:30 p.m. Born to Anthony and Mary McKee on Oct. 22, 1852 at Minersville, Pa., he lived to be 92 years, 2 months and 9 days of age. When a child, he moved with his parents near Kankakee, Ill., where he grew to manhood. It was there he met and married Lydia Annette Havens, more familiarly known as "Nettie," on March 14, 1878, and where they lived for three years.
In Feb 1881 the young couple, with two small children, came to Kansas, locating on a farm southwest of Simpson, in Logan township, near the present Luther McClintock home, then later to the farm one half mile east and two miles north where they continued to reside until the death of the wife and mother on June 9, 1936.
Following the death of his wife, he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Flossie Chapel and husband in Logan Co., Kansas near Monument, later coming to the home of his son, Harry and wife, in Eureka Township where he lived until Jan. 2, 1942 when he fell and fractured a hip. He was taken to the Community Hospital at Beloit, Kansas, where he received care for more than a year, then was moved to the private home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Anderson who gave him kindly care the remainder of his life.
To this union were born ten children, one son having died in infancy, and a son, Clarence having preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 1934. The surviving children are: Harry H. and Howard V. of Asherville; Mrs. Flossie Chapel, of Monument, Kan.; Milton S., of Simpson; Clyde L. of Asherville, Mrs. Grace Laff of Portland, Oregon; Miss Ruth McKee of Oakley, Kan., and Mrs. Vola Templin of Clyde, Kan. Other surviving relatives are thirty grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends who mourn his departure.
Mr. McKee was an upright citizen, honest in his dealings and clean of habits. His entire life until his accident was one of robust health except for an illness of typhoid fever many years ago.
He was a member of the Methodist Church of Simpson, Kansas, contributed largely in the building of the present chapel and gave freely of his time and talent in his younger days. Mr. McKee and his sons quarried the stone on their farm that was built into the large two-story house on the south divide that can be seen from miles around. The closing of this life's mission has removed one of Mitchell County's eldest residents.
Funeral services were conducted by Minister W.F. Little of the Beloit Methodist church on Wednesday, January 3rd, at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in Simpson, Kan. A quartet composed of Philip Louthan, Charley Deschner, Clifton Francis and Arnold Ostlund, sang the following songs: "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder," "No, Never Alone," and "Does Jesus Care." Mrs. Kate Shanks Simmons accompanied at the piano. Bearers were: Jens Asmussen, Joe Louthan, Frank Kerns, Miles Melton, Clyde Duvall and Willard McClintock. Burial was beside his companion in the Simpson Cemetery.
Beyond the sunset, O Blissful Morning,
When with our Savior, Heaven is Begun
Earth's Toiling Ended, O Glorious Dawning;
Beyond the Sunset, When Day is Done.
Beyond the Sunset, O Glad Reunion
With our Dear Loved Ones Gone Before;
In that Fair Homeland, We'll Know No Parting,
Beyond the Sunset, Forever More.
81. Simpson Cemetery Listing - from Mitchell Co. Historical Society. P. 69:
McKee, Howard V., 3 Nov 1882, 17 Feb 1959 ss Nettie, Seth, Ruth M.
McKee, Nettie, 14 Mar 1860, 9 Jun 1936, ss Seth, Ruth M., Howard V.
McKee, Ruth M., 9 Dec 1898, 30 Dec 1971 ss Nettie, Seth, Howard V.
McKee, Seth, 22 Oct 1852, 31 Dec 1944, ss Nettie, Ruth M., Howard V.
82. 1895 Kansas State Census, Logan Township, Mitchell County, Vol 242, pg 2:
McKee, Seth, 43, M W, born in PA
McKee, Mettie (Nettie), 35, F W, born in OH
McKee, Harry, 15, M W, born in IL
McKee, Clarence, 14, M W, born in KS
McKee, Howard, 12, M W, born in KS
McKee, Milton, 4, M W, born in KS
McKee, Clyde, 1, M W, born in KS page 3
(wonder where Flossie, age 9 was?)
from website www.kshs.org/library/cens8ks.htm
83. 1900 Logan Twp, Mitchell County, KS Census Surname: McKEE
Seth, Head, W M, born Oct 1853, age 46, born in PA, both parents born in PA
Nettie, Wife, W F, born Mch 1860, age 40, born in OH, both parents born in
OH
Clarence, Son, W M, born Apr 1880, age 20, born in IL
Howard V., Son, W M, born in Nov 1882, age 16, born in KS
Flossie I, Daughter, W F, born Feb, 1885, age 15, born in KS
Milton S, Son, W M, born June 1891, age 8, born in KS
Clyde L., Son, W M, born Jan 1894, age 6, born in KS
Grace M., Daughter, W F, born Oct 1896, age 3, born in KS
Ruth M., Daughter, W F, born Dec 1898, age 1, born in KS
McKee, Harry, Servant, W M, born March 1879 in IL, father born in PA, mother born in OH. He worked as a farm laborer for the Henry T. Prewett family and was listed with the Prewett family on the census.
84. 14th Census of the United States, Logan Township, Mitchell County, KS. Enumerated 13 Jan 1920, Supervisor's District #6, Enumeration District #107, sheet 5B & 6B: Surname: McKEE
Seth, Head, Own, Mortgage, MW, 67 years of age, married, able to read and right, born in PA, both parents both in PA, able to speak English, Farmer, working on own account, (farm schedule) 28 000
Nettie L., wife, FW, 59, married, able to read and write, born in OH, both parents born in OH, able to speak English
Grace M., daughter, FW, 25, single, able to read and write, born in KS, able to speak English, Teacher in Public Schools, salaried.
Ruth M., daughter, FW, 21, single, able to read and write, born in KS, able to speak English
Vola, daughter, FW, 19, single, able to read and write, born in KS, able to speak English, Teacher in Public Schools, salaried
85. US Census 1930, Logan Twp, Mitchell, KS, sheet 1B, surname: McKEE
15-15 Seth, head, own, own radio, age 77, living on farm, 26 years of age when married, born in PA, both parents born in PA, farmer, farm sch. 14
Lydia A., wife, age 69, 18 years of age when married, born in OH, both parents born in OH
Ruth M., daughter, age 31, born in KS
Vola M., daughter, age 28, born in KS, teacher in public schools.
86. 19 Nov 1924, Simpson Newspaper: Realizing that the Simpson Cemetery has been neglected in the late years, the cemetery association is endeavoring to create interest in the community to aid in cleaning it up. The cemetery is to be fenced in, trees to be set out and the grounds regularly mowed. These things will certainly add a great deal to the appearance. The following names of a group of men who have given their time and efforts to see these things accomplished are: Joe Louthan, Moses Louthan, Ed Louthan, Harry Chapel, Walter Seely, Bill Gilland, Ben Simpson, Seth McKee and A. Selleck.
87. Beloit Gazette 1917: At a recent meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers' Elevator of Simpson, Seth McKee, Joseph Guipre, E. E. Vernon, James Shurtz, Sam Caughey, A. Selleck, I.O. Sewell, George Gilliland and Harvey Sales were elected directors for this year.
Beloit Gazette 28 July 1920: Voting Notification. For Committeeman of Logan Township (vote for one): Seth McKee, Simpson. (ran opposed).
88. Western Call, 4 Feb 1898: Seth McKee was another pleasant acquaintance made and he lives in Logan Township. His home for 17 years. Mr. McKee was a reader of the Call when it was still the Democrat.
Beloit Gazette, 12 Apr 1906. Seth McKee commenced building his new house last week.
89. Beloit Gazette, Beloit, Mitchell, KS, 27 Oct 1930. Mrs. Lena Francis, Mrs. C. L. McKee and Eva called Wednesday afternoon at the Seth McKee home. Mr. McKee butchered a hog and it was divided among relatives and we can assure it tastes fine.
90. Beloit Gazette, Beloit, Mitchell, KS, 29 Oct 1936. Last Thursday marked the 84th milestone in the life of Seth McKee, and to let him know we are all glad he has had that many birthdays, the children, all who could gather at his home Sunday, where a bountiful potluck dinner was enjoyed: Seth McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKee and daughters, Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Chapel, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McKee and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Elgin McKee and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shrontz and daughter, and Miss Ola Rosenberg. On account of the stormy weather, Mr. and Mrs. Milton McKee and family of Asherville, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Laff and daughters of Beloit, and Mrs. Homer Templin of Clyde could not be there.
91. Simpson Newspaper 6 Jul 1922: Mr. F. Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee called at the Milton McKee home Sunday.
Beloit Gazette Newspaper 11 Jan 1935: Mr. and Mrs. Milton McKee and family visited Sunday afternoon at the Seth McKee home. Miss Bula McKee does housework for her Grandmother McKee.
92. Beloit Gazette 17 Apr 1934: Elgin McKee, accompanied by C. L. McKee, drove to Savannah, MO Friday taking Mr. Seth McKee for examination. Mr. McKee is continuing to do fine since his removal of a cancer of the lower lip quite some time ago and no treatment of any kind was necessary much to the satisfaction of all concerned. On their return, they stopped at H.D. Prickett in St. Joseph, MO and thoroughly enjoyed a brief visit with the Pricketts. They also stopped in Clyde, KS Saturday and ate dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Templin and son, Jay, chatted awhile then headed on the last stretch for home arriving about 1:30 Saturday p.m. The trip was enjoyed by all. Milton McKee helped with the chore work at the C. L. McKee home, but the "foreman" of the ranch was Evelyn McKee.
93. Beloit Weekly Gazette, Beloit, KS, 18 Jun 1936, "Mrs. Seth McKee Dead."
Lydia Annette Havens, daughter of Elisha and Julia Havens, was born at Delaware, Ohio, March 14, 1860, and passed away June 9, 1936, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 26 days. In 1864, she moved with her parents near Kankakee, Ill., where she lived and grew into womanhood having taught one term of school before marriage. On March 14, 1878 she was united in marriage to Seth McKee at the home of her parents. After living three years near Kankakee, they came to Mitchell County, Kansas arriving on February 20, 1881, locating southwest of Simpson, Kans., and have lived the past 41 years in their present home. To this union ten children were born, one son died in infancy and a son, Clarence, having preceded her in death on January 12, 1934. She is survived by her faithful companion, four sons and four daughters: Harry, Milton and Clyde of Asherville, Mrs. Flossie Chapel of Simpson, Mrs. Grace Laff of Beloit, Mrs. Vola Templin of Clyde, and Howard and Ruth of the home; one brother, Charles Havens of Atkinson, Nebraska, and three sisters: Mrs. Leonard Tracy and Miss Lillian Havens of Kankakee, Illinois, and Mrs. Mary Lokie of Littleton, Colo., 30 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends who mourn her departure.
On March 14, 1928, this esteemed couple observed their golden wedding anniversary that has left treasured memories for the family. For fifty-eight years they have journeyed together and have been privileged to rear their fine family, who have all resided near the parental home. One of the chief joys was when her family moved into the new home which was the scene of many happy gatherings and was hers to enjoy until the close of her life.
Mrs. McKee was a member of the Methodist Church of Simpson, Kansas, having faithfully attended until failing health prevented. Reigning joys and suffering of Gethsemane have been intermingled in her life. A beautiful mission of love, sacrifices and services has been fulfilled and the final summons has been answered.
Many years she dwelt here with us, Spent her life to serve our need;
Our dearest friend and best one, God's word her only creed.
Through we would keep her longer, Still, we think of the years,
His mercy has spared her to us, And drop our silent tears.
Each heart is filled with sorrow, No one can take her place,
Returned unto Him her spirit, And hidden from us her face.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the home with Rev. Platt of Beloit in charge. A quartet composed of M.M. Hougland, C.W. Deschner, Phil Louthan and C.L. Francis sang her favorite hymns. Pallbearers were: M.G. Johnson, Joe Louthan, Arthur Petterson, M.L. McClintock, Jeff Duvall and Frank Kerns. Internment was made in the Simpson Cemetery.
94. "Standard Certificate of Death," 9 Jun 1936, Logan Township, Mitchell, KS, 62-2781. Netta McKee. Husband: Seth McKee
95. 1870 Kankakee County, Illinois Census: Surname: HAVENS
Elisha, 31, MW, Farmer, Value of Real Estate, $2,000, value of Personal Property $1,000, born in OH, eligible to vote.
Julia, 28, FW, born in OH
Charles, 10, MW, born in OH, in school
Nettie, 9, FW, born in OH, in school
Mary, 4, FW, born in IL
Estelle, 3/12th, FW, born in IL, born in March
96. Roger Varney Family File, 23 Jan 2002.
97. Simpson Newspaper 5 Sep 1935: Mrs. H. D. Wagner and Mrs. Joe Louthan spent Tuesday with Mrs. Seth McKee and Miss Ruth McKee.
98. Simpson News, Simpson, Mitchell, KS, 21 Mar 1928, "Enjoy Golden Wedding Anniversary," Front page.
Wednesday, March 14 was the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee living southwest of Simpson. The day was celebrated with a family gathering at their home at six o'clock in the evening. Shortly after five o'clock the children began to come and with them came a pretty walnut table and buffet as a gift to this bride and groom of fifty years. Other gifts received were a five dollar gold piece, lovely flowers and a bowl of gold fish.
At seven o'clock a bountiful dinner was spread. The bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shurtz were served dinner at a side table while the others were served cafeteria style.
A lovely bouquet of roses graced the bride's table and in the center of the long table a pretty three tiered wedding cake was the center piece. The cake was iced in white with yellow trimmings and held a ladder turned with golden morning glories and at the top a miniature bride and groom denoting the climb to the Golden anniversary ground. Other table decorations were a vase each of carnations and jonquils.
After the dinner the remainder of the evening was spent in visiting and listening to some of the happenings of fifty years ago.
On March 14, 1878 at the bride's home near Kankakee, Ill. Miss Nettie Havens was married to Mr. Seth McKee. Mr. McKee with his eighteen year old bride began housekeeping near Kankakee, and after three years farming there came to Kansas, located in Mitchell county and they have lived in the same county ever since. These fine people raised a family of nine children all of whom are living and reside near. The children are Harry, Clarence, Howard, Milton, Clyde, Ruth and Vola, and Mrs. Harry Chapel, and Mrs. Leon Laff. Besides these children there are twenty three grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. McKee at present are enjoying good health and it is the wish of all their relatives and friends that they continue so for many more years.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Stratton of Hillrose, Colorado came especially for the anniversary celebration, Mrs. Stratton being a sister of Mrs. McKee and their coming was a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. McKee. Besides the bride and groom of fifty years and Mr. and Mrs. Stratton, the following named were present at the celebration.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKee and family; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McKee and family; Mrs. Ray Prickett; Howard McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Milton McKee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McKee and daughters, Mrs. Leon Laff, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McKee, Misses Ruth and Vola McKee, Chauncey Chapel, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shurtz and Maurice McDonald. Sickness kept other relatives and friends from attending.
Late in the evening the guests departed wishing the bride and groom many more happy anniversaries.
Beloit Gazette, 14 Mar 1928, Front Page: GOLDEN WEDDING. Today is the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee, well known and prosperous family living four miles southwest of Simpson. Their children all live in this county, mostly in the vicinity of the home place and the children have arranged appropriate observances of the important date in the lives of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee have raised a large family of children and all have reflected credit upon their parents. The Gazette is pleased to join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. McKee.
Beloit Gazette, 26 Mar 1928: Golden Wedding Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee, living southwest of Simpson, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary last Wednesday, March 14, at their country home. The event of a golden wedding anniversary comes to but a few who embark on the matrimonial sea and we are happy to tell of this glad day and rehearse a little of another happy day fifty years ago.
The children of this fine elderly couple planned a big, big seven o'clock dinner and a few surprises in honor of the event. At five o'clock, relatives and friends began to arrive and with them they brought a fine walnut buffet and table as a gift for the "bride and groom" of fifty years.
A place was found for the new furniture in the dining room and soon the table was laden with a feast fit for any bride and groom. A pretty three-tier angel food cake iced in white with yellow-trimmings, having fifty small white candles in yellow holders, graced the center of the long table. On top of the cake stood a ladder twined with golden morning glories and at the top a miniature bride and groom, denoting the climb to the golden anniversary round. Vases of carnations and jonquils were the other table decorations.
The honor guests at this celebration were Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Stratton of Hillrose, Colo., Mrs. Stratton being a sister to Mr. McKee. This was the first time Mr. and Mrs. McKee had met Mr. Stratton.
dinner was served cafeteria style, except to the "bride and groom," Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stratton and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Shurtz, who were served at a side table. A lovely bouquet of roses centered their table.
A very pleasant evening was spent after the dinner, visiting and listening to happenings of fifty years ago. To complete the Golden Wedding spirit, some of the folks sang, "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet," "When You and I Were Young, Maggie," etc.
Now, let's slip back with this "bride and groom" to March 14, 1878.
At the country home of Elisha and Julia Havens of Kankakee County, Illinois, Miss Nettie Havens, a lovely girl, became the bride of Seth McKee on her eighteenth birthday. The ceremony was performed at six o'clock before about forty guests. Mrs. Walter S. Stratton, then Miss Emma McKee, was the only guest at that pretty home wedding fifty years ago who was present at the Golden Wedding celebration.
The bride's gown was grey cashmere with rose pearl buttons as trimming.
Mrs. McKee was born in Delaware County, Ohio, moving with her parents to Kankakee County, Illinois when she was quite young. She has one brother still living, Charley Havens of Atkins, Nebraska, and four sisters, Mrs. Estelle Tracy and Miss Lilly Havens of Kankakee, Illinois, and Mrs. Mary Lokie of Littleton, Colorado.
Seth McKee, a son of Anthony and Mary McKee, was born in Pennsylvania and moved with his parents to Kankakee County, Illinois when he was two years of age, and at that time the Illinois Central Railroad came only as far as Kankakee from Chicago. He has two sisters and one brother living, Mrs. Hattie McKee of Howe, Indiana, Mrs. Emma Stratton of Hillrose, Colorado, and Sylvester McKee of Fresno, California.
Mr. and Mrs. McKee began housekeeping on a farm in Kankakee County and three years later came to Kansas and have lived in Mitchell County near Simpson ever since. They have reared a family of nine children, all of whom are living and reside near. They are: Harry, Clarence, Howard, Milton, Clyde, Ruth and Vola and Mrs. Harry Chapel, and Mrs. Leon Laff. They also have twenty-three grandchildren.
At present, Mr. and Mrs. McKee are enjoying good health and their many friends extend to them congratulations and best wishes for many happy returns of the day.
Beloit Gazette, 20 Mar 1929: Mr. and Mrs. Leon Laff and Miss Vola McKee drove to the home of the ladies' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee, south of Simpson on Thursday evening to a family gathering of the McKee children for the purpose of observing their parents 51st wedding anniversary.
99. Record of Marriage March 12, 1878, Seth McKee, farmer of Otto, Kankakee Co, IL, 26 years of age, American, born in Otto, Kankakee, IL to Anthony McKee and Lowe, first marriage to Nettie Havens of Otto, Kankakee, IL, 19 years of age, American, born in Delaware County, Ohio, to Elisha Havens and Julia Vincent married 1 Dec 1857 in Delaware, Ohio. Date marriage shows 14 Mar 1878, registered 18 Apr 1878, Witnessed by Julia Havens, Mary McKee, ? Dyer (Minister of the gospel).
100. Seth McKee Family Bible in possession of Vernon Clyde McKee 2002.
Presented To Nettie McKee by Seth McKee.
Marriage Certificate (page): This Certifies that Seth McKee and Nettie Havens were solemnly united by me in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony in Kankakee, Ill. on the 14th day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Eight conformably to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State.
Family Record: (Name, Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Date of Marriage, Date of Death)
Seth McKee, Minersville, Penn., Oct 22, 1851, Mar 14, 1878, Dec. 31, 1944
Nettie McKee, Delaware, Ohio, Mar. 14, 1860, Mar 14, 1878, Jun 9, 1936
Harry Havens McKee, Kankakee, Ill., Mar. 28, 1879
Clarence McKee, Kankakee, Ill., April 18, 1880, Jan. 12, 1934
Howard V. McKee, Simpson, Kans., Nov. 3, 1882, Feb 17, 1959
Flossie Irene McKee, Simpson, Kans., Feb 15, 1885
Milton S. McKee, Simpson, Kans., June 30, 1890
Baby McKee, Simpson, Kans., Jun 24, 1892, June 24, 1892
Clyde L. McKee, Simpson, Kans., Jan. 4, 1894
Gracie May McKee, Simpson, Kans., Oct. 27, 1895, Nov. 22, 1972
Ruth Marie McKee, Dec. 9, 1898, Dec 30, 1971
Vola Merle McKee, Feb 10, 1901
101. Beloit Newspaper, Beloit, Mitchell, KS, 1981, "McKee Reunion."
Descendants of Seth and Nettie (Havens) McKee met in Beloit on August 1, for a reunion including a potluck supper at the Farmway Co-op community room.
102. Mr. and Mrs. Milton McKee and family visited Sunday afternoon at the Seth McKee home. Miss Bula McKee does housework for her Grandmother McKee. (Beloit Gazette 11 Jan 1935)
103. Beloit Gazette 30 Jan 1929: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McKee and Eva, accompanied by Mrs. Seth McKee and Miss Ruth took dinner in Beloit Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Laff and daughters. The ladies did shopping in the afternoon.
Beloit Gazette 20 Mar 1929: Mr. and Mrs. Leon Laff, Miss Vola McKee, drove to the home of the ladies parents Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee, south of Simpson, on Thursday evening to attend a family gathering of the McKee children for the purpose of observing their parents 51st wedding anniversary.
Beloit Gazette 8 Apr 1929: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McKee and family (that is Clyde) and Opal, Bula, and Hazel McKee, were Sunday afternoon callers at the Seth McKee home.
104. Beloit Gazette 21 Mar 1928: Mr. and Mrs. Seth McKee, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stratton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Milton McKee and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McKee, Howard McKee, and the Misses Ruth and Vola McKee, also Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Betz and son, Miles Melton and Esther Hillman were all present at a potluck dinner at the C. L. McKee home Sunday. In the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McKee and daughters drove to Superior, Nebraska taking Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stratton to catch the Burlington train for their home at Hillrose, Colorado.
105. State of South Dakota, Certified Copy of Death Record, County File #693, Joel McKee, Male, Date of Death 21 Apr 1915, age 57. Died in Bradley, Clark, SD of a Cerebral hemorrhage.
1906. Bradley Globe, 29 Apr 1915. Obituary of Joel McKee. As well as a Resolution on the life and mourning period by the Bradley Lodge No. 12, Ancient Order of United Workmen.
107. Per website for Prairie Hill Cemetery, Bradley, Clark Co., South Dakota posted by Gordon Meyer
108. 1910 U.S. Census, Bradley Village, Clark County, South Dakota.
28-30 McKee, Joel, Boarder, Male, White, 52, Single, born in Illinois, both parents born in PA, speaks English, Own Income, able to read and write.
(Note: he was living in the household of John & Myra Augustine both originally from Canada and their son, Harry born in SD as well as another boarder and a female Servant)
109. Copy of the Will of Joel McKee. Also Legal Notice in the Bradley Globe for Hearing Petition for Probate of Will 29 Apr 1915.
110. Stratton Family History by Ellen Stratton:
Walter Scott Stratton born in Missouri in Sept 1860 came to Colorado to work for the Burlington Railroad. He was in his middle 20's and had been a student at the University of Missouri. Mrs. Stratton, the former Mary Emily McKee, born December 5, 1863 in Kankakee, Illinois, also came to Akron in her 20s. She was a teacher in the Akron High School and later became the County Superintendent. At the time of their marriage, June 5, 1893, Mr. Stratton was the Washington County Treasurer. They lived several years in Akron, but later moved to Denver where Mr. Stratton attended the Law School of the University of Denver.
In approximately 1897 they moved to the Emerson Ranch at Hillrose, Colorado where Mr. Stratton was associated with Charles Emerson and his mother, Mrs. Emerson of Denver, in farming and stock raising. Later he purchased farms and grassland of his own, but was still primarily a stock raiser. The crops raised in the early years were mostly hay and small grains until after the building of Brush Sugar Factory at which time sugar beets were raised. Most of his land in Washington County was grassland with the exception of an irrigated farm near the Prewitt Reservoir.
The Strattons became the parents of six children. They were John M., Walter Scott, Jr., Doris, Rosemary, Ruth and Marjorie. The three oldest were born while the family lived in Akron. The other three were born in Morgan County. John M. is a graduate of the Law School at the University of Colorado. He also attended Cornell University in NY and holds a PhD degree from Columbia University. He lives in Greenwich, CT and maintains a law office in New York City.
Mrs. Doris Flynn, now living in Newcastle, CO is a graduate of the University of Colorado.
Walter S., Jr., graduated at Colorado A&M and was a county agent prior t