Thomas McKee

THOMAS McKEE was born in Pennsylvania in 1801, and came to Ohio when he was three years old. His father was of Irish birth, and one of the early settlers of Athens county. His son Thomas labored on the home farm until 1822, when he entered upon business for himself.

In 1827 he married Annie Reynolds, and in 1833 removed to Auglaize county and settled in St. Mary's. Here he lived for two years, in which time he purchased two hundred and twenty acres of land in section ten, on which he resided until his death, which occurred in 1874.

Mr. McKee was a man of fine social qualities, genial manners, and benevolent heart. He was prominent and well known as a pioneer and citizen, and was held in high regard by the community. For many years, he was an elder in the Presbyterian Church, and actively engaged in the advancement of religious interests in this section.

Mr. McKee was twice married; the first time, as has already been stated, to Miss Annie Reynolds. Of this marriage seven children were born, of whom three are living.

His second wife of Mrs. Sarah Armstrong, a daughter of Judge John Armstrong, one of the first settlers of the county. Five children were born of that marriage, of whom three are living. - - History of Western Ohio & Auglaize County - by C. W. Williamson - Columbus, Ohio - Press of W. M. Linn & Sons - 1905

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CHARLES P. McKEE is the fortunate proprietor of the best oil farm in Auglaize Count.......A native of Ohio, Charles McKee was born in Athens County, Sept. 17, 1833, but the month following his birth his parents removed to St. Mary's, there fore the most of his life has been passed in this county.

His father, Thomas McKee, was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to Ohio when very young with his parents, who were early settlers of this State.

His father was John McKee, who was of Irish birth.

Thomas McKee was a farmer in Athens County until his removal to this county in October, 1833. He resided in St. Mary's two years, and then purchased land a half-mile south of town, which he developed into a substantially improved farm.

Thomas McKee was a farmer in Athens County until his removal to this county in October, 1833. He resided in St. Mary's two years, and then purchased land a half-mile south of town, which he developed into a substantially improved farm.

He was prominent and well known as a pioneer and a citizen, and was held in high regard by the entire community. For many years, he was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and actively aided in the advancement of religious interests in this section.

He departed this life in 1874, in his seventy-fourth year.

His first wife, mother of our subject, was Annis Reynolds, who died in 1839. They had seven children, of whom three are living.

His second wife was Sarah Amerstrong, a daughter of one of the first settlers of this section. She died in 1879. Five children were born of that marriage, of whom three are living......... - - - Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Auglaize, Logan and Shelby Counties, Ohio - Publ. Chicago: Chapman Bros. 1892 - Pages 136

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Thomas McKee (son of John McKee and Unknown) was born February 22, 1801 in Mckeesport, PA., and died December 15, 1874 in St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH.

He married (1) Anna Reynolds on February 15, 1827 in Athens Co, Ohio, daughter of Justus Reynolds.

Children of Thomas McKee and Anna Reynolds are:

1. +Franklin Linzey McKee, b. October 08, 1835, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. Ohio, d. September 24, 1904.
2. Harriet McKee, b. December 28, 1827, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. Ohio, d. April 19, 1865, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. Ohio.
3. Mary McKee, b. February 03, 1830, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH, d. February 27, 1879, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH.
4. Eunice McKee, b. September 16, 1831, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH, d. date unknown.
5. Charles Porter McKee, b. September 17, 1833, Athens Co, OH, d. date unknown.
6. Maria McKee, b. September 15, 1839, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH, d. March 02, 1843, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH.
7. Ruth L. McKee, d. date unknown

He married (2) Sarah Armstrong on 1843 in St. Mary's, Auglaize Co, OH.

Children of Thomas McKee and Sarah Armstrong are:

1. George W. McKee, b. Abt. 1850, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH, d. March 1908, St. Mary's, Auglaize Co. OH.
2. +T.B. McKee, d. Aft. April 26, 1908.
3. Perumbia McKee, d. date unknown.
4. Rebecca McKee, d. date unknown.

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• John McKee
• Deceased
• Gender: Male
• Birth: 1770 Pennsylvania, United States
• Wife: McKee (born unknown)
• Children:
• Samuel McKee
• Thomas McKee
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• Thomas McKee
• Birth name: Thomas Mc Kee
• Gender: Male
• Birth: Feb 22 1801 McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
• Marriage: Spouse: Annie Reynolds Feb 14 1826 Athens, Ohio, United States
• Marriage: Spouse: Sarah Armstrong July 4 1843 Mercer, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1801 McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
• Residence: 1830 Alexander, Athens, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1840 St Marys Township, Mercer, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1850 St. Marys town, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1860 St Marys Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1870 Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1874 St. Mary's Tp., Ohio
• Death: Dec 15 1874 Saint Marys, St. Marys Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Burial: 1874 Saint Marys, Auglaize, Ohio, United States of America
• Parents: John McKee McKee (born unknown)
• Spouses: Annie McKee (born Reynolds) Sarah Armstrong
• Children:
• *Mary McKee
• * Eunice Zimmerman (born McKee)
• * Charles Porter McKee
• * Franklin Mc Kee
• * Maria McKee
• * Leah McKee
• * Harmon McKee
• * Samuel Mc Kee
• * Ruth Mckee
• * Thomas Benton McKee
• George W Mckee
• Brother: Samuel McKee
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• Residence: 1801 - McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
• Residence: 1830 - Alexander, Athens, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1840 - St Marys Township, Mercer, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1850 - St. Marys town, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1860 - St Marys Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1870 - Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1874 - St. Mary's Tp., Ohio
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• Residence: 1801 - McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
• Residence: 1830 - Alexander, Athens, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1840 - St Marys Township, Mercer, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1850 - St. Marys town, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1860 - St Marys Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1870 - Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1874 - St. Mary's Tp., Ohio
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• Residence: 1801 - McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
• Residence: 1830 - Alexander, Athens, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1840 - St Marys Township, Mercer, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1850 - St. Marys town, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1860 - St Marys Township, Auglaize, Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1870 - Ohio, United States
• Residence: 1874 - St. Mary's Tp., Ohio
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