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belongs to one person only. An eldest son as heir apparent enjoys the courtesy use of his father's arms including the crest, on the basis that one day they will be his. However, he uses the arms not as 'my arms' but 'my father's arms'. The owner's wife and daughters also enjoy the courtesy use of his arms during their lifetime, usually displayed in a lozenge rather than a shield. His younger sons have only a basic right to a different form of his arms and must matriculate them with some new mark to make them different. The number of crests is limited. No two persons may bear the same arms, but many have the same crest.
This is the origin of the expression 'family arms' and 'family crest', and so long as they are used in this sense – i.e., arms used by all the family as the basis for their own coats, and a crest used as the basis of their own crests – they are correct. But, there is no such thing as a family crest in the sense that because some person in the family has or had arms and a crest, everybody thereafter can make use of the crest as though it were a communal piece of family property.'
In a recent communication, we have received information that the McKenzie/Scotland and the McKinney/Ireland family of William Fee McKinney's family, has now been proven (Joan McQuade, South Australia). James McKenzie left Scotland in 1716 for Ireland, with Helen Campbell, his fianc?e, and they were married in Carnmoney Presbyterian meeting house. James signed his name as McKenzie when they were married and also at the baptism of his children. By 1730, he was signing his name Mckinnie until 1791 when his daughter used McKinney at her marriage. It makes this researcher wonder if Mordecai McKinney came from Ulster rather than Scotland.
From The Editor's Notes
We have received several communications from members regarding the ten generation descent charts. These are intended for 'direct descent' and are for use in our computer pedigree project. We hope that all members will submit them to the association so that we will be able to see at a glance which members are researching the same lines. I will include a sample chart in this issue, so that you will all be able to see how we prefer them to be filled out for that purpose.
With this issue, we will include the rest of our Southern States research, and begin Ohio records. We are also including another ahnentafel with this issue, and hope that more members will contribute to this information for members.
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Ten Generation Chart of the McKinney Family
(See File)
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Library News . . . Karen McKinney
I wish to thank Mrs. Barbara Maybury for her donation of materials to the McKinney library. We have added the following new books that may be borrowed by our members:
Wood County, Ohio Genealogical Guide, Compiled by C. W. Flavell
Donated by Barbara Maybury
Washington County Northwest Territory, Court of Common Please Index,
1795 – 1803, W. L. Phillips, Donated by Barbara Maybury
Compendium of Historical Sources, Bremer
Virginians & West Virginians 1607 – 1870, Wardell
This new volume from Heritage Books extracts genealogical information from the six volume set of Virginia history published by the American Historical Society, Inc. however, there are few McKinneys listed, and those that are, are generally shown as born in the mid 1800's.
Please do not forget to reimburse the association for postage and mailer when you request books for loan.
The Josiah McKinnie Family Continued from Vol V #1
4d Isabella McKinnie (James, Josiah) was born in Jul 1799
4e Richard Bard McKinnie (James, Josiah) was born 5 Aug 1800 in Peters Twp, baptized 10 Aug 1800 in Mercersburg, and died in Goshen, Clermont Co., OH about 1830. He was married to Lydia Pleigle (Sleigh, Sleigle) on 9 Dec 1824 by Rev. David Elliott in Mercersburg. Children.
4f John McKinnie (James, Josiah) was born 13 Oct 1801, baptized 17 Jan 1802 in Mercersburg, and died 24 Jan or Jun 1810.
4g Infant son (James, Josiah) born, died 1 Apr 1802
4h Margaret McKinnie (James, Josiah) was born 2 Apr 1804, and died 28 Sep 1884. On 7 Apr 1825, she married James Turner, son of Joseph and Margaret (Potter) Turner. He was born 2 Feb 1802 in Washington Co., PA, died 26 Jan 1878.
4h1 Joseph Gardner Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 17 Aug 1827 Washington Co., PA, d 3 Mar 1803, married Alice McGrew. Children.
4h2 James McKinnie Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 23 Dec 1829, married 1st, M. C. Lintner 4 Apr 1856 who was b 1 Sep 1836, d 31 Oct 1880, mother of his children. On Sept 27 1881 he mar Nannie J. Thompson, who d 9 Apr 1900.
4h3 William Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 28 Apr 1836, d 21 Apr 1902. Married 3 Mar 1864, Emma Hill. Children.
4h4 Richard Bard Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 3 Dec 1843, married Margaret Buckingham. Moved to Miamiville, OH. Children.
4h5 Elizabeth Bard Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 12 Jan 1826, married Samuel McCrea, 11 Apr 1844, who d 16 Apr 1864, father of her children. She mar secondly, Dr. George Irwin 27 Oct 1874.
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4h6 Mary Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) was b 23 Sep 1828, d 20 Nov 1881. Married Dr. R. G. Laughlin 27 Sep 1850. Children.
4h7 Margaret Porter Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 9 Mar 1831. Married Harmon Eveland, 28 Dec 1852. Children.
4h8 Catherine Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) married John E. Wakefield.
4h9 Eleanor Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 28 Feb 1840, d 19 Jan 1891. Married William T. Ramsay, 28 Feb 1860, removed to near Lawrence, KS. Children.
4h10 Lydia Jane Turner 9Margaret, James, Josiah) b 2 Feb 1842, married Theodore B. Vaughn, removed to Newcastle, IN.
4h11 Violet Louise Turner (Margaret, James, Josiah) b 16 Feb 1845, married Joseph P. Lintner, Blairsville, PA. Children.
4h12 Child b 10 Sep 1832, d 3 Oct 1832
4h13 Nathaniel Porter Turner 9Margaret, James, Josiah) b 28 Jan 1838, mar Sarah Lowe of Providence, RI. Children.
4i Josiah McKinnie (James, Josiah) b 24 Aug 1806, baptized 14 Oct 1806, Mercersburg, PA
4j Walter McKinnie (James, Josiah) b 2 Oct 1808, d 4 May 1853 of cholera near Quincy, IL
4k Archibald Thomas McKinnie (James, Josiah) b 28 Dec 1811
5 Mary McKinnie (Josiah) d 15 Sep 1786 in Franklin Co., PA. She was married to John McCullough, son of James and Martha McCullough, 8 Nov 1774 by Rev. John King. John McCullough was born in Newcastle Co., DE, in 1749 and died 4 Jan 1823 in Franklin Co., PA, buried in Old McClellan Farm Graveyard. On 4 Mar 1788, John was married to Elizabeth Cunningham, daughter of John and Susan (King) Cunningham, by Rev. John King, Susan's brother and Elizabeth's uncle, in Mercersburg. Elizabeth died 1 Dec 1828. John and Elizabeth McCullough had 3 children: Susannah (John Parkhill); John; Mary (married James McKinnie 24 Apr 1817).
5a Josiah McCullough (Mary, Josiah) was bap 5 Nov 1755 by Rev. John King in Mercersburg, PA. He married Margaret McFadden of Greencastle 1 Jan 1801, removed to OH in 1812 or 1813.
5b James McCullough (Mary, Josiah) was baptized 13 Feb 1783 by Rev John King in Mercersburg. He married Margaret White of Antrim Twp. Removed to OH 1812 or 1813.
Editor's Note: Note the date of 1755 for Josiah – should probably be 1775?
5c Martha McCullough (Mary, Josiah) was bap 13 Apr 1777 by Rev John king in Mercersburg, d 4 Sep 1820 within 10 minutes of her step sister, Mary (McCullough) McKinnie, wife of James McKinnie.
6. Elizabeth Mckinnie (Josiah) was born about 1746 died 23 Jul 1826 at the age of 80 years, buried in Spring Grove (Etters) Cemetery near Mercersburg. Elizabeth married Captain Samuel Patton, who was born about 1741, and died 9 Jun 1821, age 80 years.
6a Matthew Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah) married, no children.
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6b Josiah Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah)
6c Elizabeth (Betsy) Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah) was born 1770, d 1838. She married John Gilmore, who was b 1760 in Ireland, d 1823. They were buried at Rocky Spring Graveyard, Franklin Co., PA. Children.
6d Isabella Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah) married Joseph Marshall. Children.
6e Rebecca Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah)
6f Catherine Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah) married Charles Cummins.
6g Martha Patton (Elizabeth, Josiah)
7 Martha McKinnie (Josiah) was married 5 May 1785 to William Menard (Menor/Meanor) by Rev John King. William d ca 10 Oct 1795.
7a Samuel Menard (Martha, Josiah)
7b William Menard (Martha, Josiah)
7c Susan Mary Menard (Martha, Josiah) b 1786, d 1869. She married William McJunkin, b 1770, d 1845. Children.
7d Josiah Menard (Martha, Josiah) b 17 Dec 1787, d 1859. He married Rachel McCalister, b 1801, d 1880.
7e Martha Menard (Martha, Josiah) b 1792, d 1840. She married Elias Davidson b 1780, d 1840.
7f Elizabeth Menard (Martha, Josiah)
7g John Menard (Martha, Josiah)
8 Margaret McKinnie (Josiah), married a Mr. McCoy
9 Isabel McKinnie (Josiah) died aft 1856 at the age of 103. She was married to Alexander McDowell, son of William and Mary (Maxwell) McDowell, 24 Feb 1785 by Rev John King. Alexander died 4 Jan 1816 at the age of 53 in Venango Co., PA.
9a Jonas (Josiah) McDowell (Isabel, Josiah) was b 17 Jun 1787, and baptized Jun 1787 by Rev John King, Mercersburg, PA
9b Margaret McDowell (Isabel, Josiah) was baptized 14 Sep 1788 by Rev John King.
9c Thomas Skell McDowell (Isabel, Josiah) was b Apr 1803 in Franklin, Venango Co., PA, d there 1876, age 73.
10 Catherine McKinnie (Josiah) married John McDowell, 19 Aug 1787 by Rev John King in Mercersburg, PA.
11 Ann McKinnie (Josiah) married Benjamin Chestnut 23 Feb 1789 by Dr. John King of Mercersburg. Benjamin d aft 1833 in Washington Co., PA
11a ____ Chestnut (Ann, Josiah) bap 11 Feb 1790, Mercersburg
11b ____ Chestnut (Ann, Josiah), bap 25 Feb 1791, Mercersburg
11c Esther Chestnut (Ann, Josiah), bap 28 Aug 1791, Mercersburg
12 Moses McKinnie (Josiah) d unmarried bef 1782.
*Upper West Conococheague Presbyterian Church, Mercersburg, PA. The Rev John King was minister 1769 – 1812; Rev David Elliott 1812 – 1818.
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Lee County, Virginia - Shadrack McKinney (Howard W. McKinney)
Recently I had an opportunity to do some research at the Courthouse in Lee Co., VA and found some records which will be of interest: A deed in which Shadrack and Jane his wife sold land in 1839; a deed in which Jane S. McKinney, identified as the widow of Shadrack sold land in 1847; a deed in which Shadrack J. McKinney and Rachel his wife, sold land in 1861, it being his part of the estate of his father. There is other information regarding Shadrack and Shadrack J. McKinney which will also be helpful, including records indicating Shadrack was in Lee Co. as early as 1808. There is a strong probability the Shadrack J. was the son of Shadrack and Jane S., and the child who was under five years of age in the 1840 census. There is also a deed to Jane S. McKinney from David H. Campbell, in which he gives land to Jane 'in trust never the less for the benefit of her infant daughter and natural child, Jane Maurton Campbell'. In a separate deed, Campbell makes provision for his six children, only one of whom is legitimate, and also indicates that he had made separate provision for his child by Jane S. McKinney. Since the deed of land is to replace a bond given in Sep 1846, it is likely the child was born about that time. Following is some of the further information regarding Shadrack McKinney and the courthouse records:
No will was found or suit approving distribution of his property (Shadrack's), as the court records are neither indexed nor stored in a manner to make research quickly. Records are stored in the basement on shelves, tables, and mixed with other records.
If one assumes that Jane S. McKinney is the same woman as listed with the Cress family in the 1850 Census in Claiborne Co., TN; the fact that she recently lived nearby the same family in Lee Co., then how do researchers account for Samuel. His birthday was probably 1844. He is clearly too young to be a son of Shadrack who died in 1841. Was he too, born out of wedlock?
Lee Co., Deed Book 8 p212, 4 Dec 1839 – Indenture between Shadrick McKinney and Jane his wife, and David Olinger, parcel of land sold for $210 to David Olinger lying in the county of Lee on the north side of Powells River, seventy one and 14 poles, a part of the tract of land patented to John Brackinridge and Robert Griston, 1791.
Lee Co., 15 Feb 1847, Jane S. McKinney to David Olinger, Deed Book 10, p28 – indenture between Jane S. McKinney of Lee and David Olinger of Lee, consideration of $80, a parcel of 30 acres more or less part of the Brackenridge and Preston tract on the Powell River, being part of the estate of Shadrack McKinney, deceased, and the dowry of said Jane S. McKinney, widow of said deceased.
Lee Co., VA Deed Book 15, p141, Feb 19, 1861 – indenture between Shadriac J. McKinney and Rachel his wife, and John C. Olinger, Sr. on the other part, parcel of land situated on the north side of the Powell River, part of a tract of land of 110 acres patented to John Breckinridge and Robert Preston 25 Mar 1791, being part of the estate of his father, for $150.
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Lee Co., Deed Book 11, p257, Oct 15, 1850 – David H. Campbell to Jane S. McKinney, both of them late of Lee Co., witness that in consideration of $500, David H. Campbell doth grant unto Jane S. McKinney, 500 acres of land off the north east end of his two thousand acre tract of land, including what is called the Matlock place, being the same on which Jane S. McKinney lately resided, adjacent to the lands of James Cress, James Thomas, and others, in trust for her infant daughter and natural child, Jane Maurton Campbell until she arrive at age of 18 yrs, or shall marry at any time after the age of puberty. Trustee appointed, Mar 18, 1851, John C. Beeman of Louisville, KY.
Lee Co., Deed Book 11, p257, Nov 4, 1850 – David H. Campbell to John C. Beeman. Names Campbell's legitimate child, Mrs. Margaret Ann C. Graham, consort of William Graham, expresses love for his other six children, but names only Jane S. McKinney as having one of his children.
Surry Co., NC, Deed Book M, p46 – Shadrack McKinney, dated Apr 1, 1807, deposits all estate real and personal in the trust of friend, Joseph Jessup leaving him to follow his own direction in using and disposing of them to the best advantage for the benefit of his children. Witnessed by Jesse McKinney and John Roberts, Sr.
Lee Co., VA, Deed Book 2, p141 – Oct 25, 1808 – Notice appointing Joseph Jessup of Stokes Co., NC, lawful attorney for him, to manage Shadrack's estate in NC. Witnessed by Edward Campbell, William H. Connor, John McKinney.
Lee Co., Deed Book 5, p214, Dec 9, 1824 – indenture between Abiram (Byram) McKinney of Madison Co., IL and Robert Preston of the County of Washington, VA on the other part, sale of land in Lee Co. on the north fork of Clinch River, part of the Breckenridge and Preston tract of 1791.
Minutes of Westfield Friends Meeting 1786 – 1823 (Westfield, NC)
22 day of the 12 month 1787, representative for preparative meeting, James Mackinney.
23 day, 8 month, 1788, James McKinney to attend Quarterly meeting.
18th of 6 month 1791, James McKinney on committee to visit Friends in Reedland.
21 day of 1st month 1792, James McKinney to attend Quarterly meeting
22 day of 12 month 1792, person appointed to read a paper of disownment had not done so. James McKinney appointed to remind him of his responsibility.
23 day 8 month 1794, James McKinney to committee to treat with Friend who has married contrary to discipline.
23 day 4 month 1796, 'The preparative meeting complains of James McKinney for accomplishing his marriage contrary to discipline, for which this meeting testifies against and disowns the said James McKinney from being a member of our Society until he repents and condemns the same to the satisfaction of _________ __________ that he may is defined on his behalf. Curtis Jackson is appointed to inform him of the proceeding of this Meeting against him and that he may have a copy of the Minute by applying to the Clerk, and he to report his care to the next Meeting.
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21 day 5 month 1796 'The Friend appointed to inform James McKinney of the proceeding of this Meeting against him reports that it is complied with'
Note: I did not find an entry that indicates that James McKinney ever made an acknowledgement; however, it is worth noting that the compilers of Hinshaw's Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy did not show James McKinney as being disowned. Perhaps I missed an entry – it does raise another question, however. Do the entries for James which began again in 1809 refer to the father or to the son?
11th day 11 month 1809 James McKinney on committee re transfer of Richard Beeson and Jonathan Beeson
9th day 11 month 1811, James McKinney to attend Quarterly Meeting
10th day 8 month 1816, James McKinney to attend Quarterly Meeting
11th day 1 month, 1817, James McKinney on committee to visit Friends in the Hollows, also on committee concerned with school.
8th month 1817, James McKinney to Quarterly Meeting
14th day 6th month 1817, James McKinney on committee to visit Friends on the North side of Big Creek
13th day 9th month 1817, James McKinney appointed Overseer
14th day, 3rd month 1818, James McKinney to visit The Hollows
9th day 5th month 1818, James McKinney to Quarterly Meeting
13th day 3rd month 1819, James McKinney on committee to oversee a weeding
8th day 4th month 1820, William Marshall is appointed overseer in the room of James McKinney
13th day 5th month 1820, James McKinney on committee to review an application for membership, also to attend next Quarterly Meeting.
12 day, 8th month 1820, James McKinney on committee to meet with Friend complained of for dancing.
9th day 9th month 1820, James McKinney and Wm. Jackson are appointed overseers of the poor in the room of Joseph Jessup, dec and Abigail Pinson (Joseph Jessup was the husband of Bette McKinney)
11th day 11th month, James McKinney to Quarterly Meeting
10th day 2nd month 1821, James McKinney to Quarterly Meeting
12th day 8th month 1822, James McKinney on committee to prepare a certificate of removal for Bowater Bales to Springfield, IN, also to attend Quarterly Meeting
14th day 9th month 1822, James McKinney to prepare a certificate for John and Jacob Jessup to White Water, IN
Shortly after 1800, members of this Meeting began to move to OH and IN, for instance, seven families were granted certificates of removal in Dec 1809, by 1820 the membership had been greatly reduced, and it was laid down by 1830. The frequency of the appearance of the name of James McKinney after 1817 may well reflect the smaller number of persons available to assume various responsibilities. James McKinney Sr. died in 1825 at Tom's Creek.
Editor's Note: Previous research has indicated that Shadrack McKinney, born circa 1778 at Tom's Creek, was dismissed from Westfield Meeting, Jul 21, 1804. He married Hannah McCarter, 9 Apr 1805. His will was probated 20 May 1841 in Lee Co., VA.
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Questions regarding the marriage of Shadrack and Hannah McCarter, 9 Apr 1805, are raised by the fact that Jane S. McKinney is described as the widow of Shadrack in 1841. Did Hannah McKinney die in NC when Shadrack was dismissed from Westfield Monthly Meeting? Three children have been assigned to Shadrack and Hannah: Aaron, who married 9 Nov 1827, Polly Bingham in Haystack District, NC; James, Jane S.; and possibly, Sarah. It would seem from the above information that Jane S. was more likely the child of Shadrack and Jane S. McKinney. In previous issues of Maze, it was noted that David and Obediah McKinney owned land in 1815 on the Powell River. Jane Cress married a McKinney, she the daughter of George Cress b 1787 in Rockbridge Co., VA, and died Sep 17, 1853 and wife, Nancy Reed. They married in 1803 in NC and died in Wiley Co., KY. Abiram McKinney owned land at Turkey Cove in Lee Co. at the same time.
David McKinney married Minerva Young in 1834 near Powell Mountain and Wallen Ridge. Minerva was the daughter of James and Jean (Wilson) Young. Son, James Monroe Young (brother of Minerva) married Louisa McKinney, Sep 2 1841. Daniel McKinney married Martha Olinger (see deeds), daughter of David C. Olinger and Nancy Travis. Martha was born in 1851.
James McKinney, son of Shadrack McKinney, married Lydia Norman and had issue:
Alfred b 1835
Henderson b 1836
Eli b 1840
Edwin b 1840 (?)
William Preston b 1845
Sally b 1849
Westfield Meeting minutes show that:
Byrom McKinney (Abriam) was dismissed 4th month, 18th day, 1795
John McKinney was dismissed 3rd month, 19th day, 1803
Shadrack McKinney was dismissed 7th month, 21st day, 1804
William McKinney to Fairfield MM (Green Co., OH) 10th month, 14th day, 1809
Obadiah McKinney, 11th month, 11th day, 1809
Jesse McKinney, 9th month, 18th day, 1817.
Obediah was also transferred to Fairfield Monthly Meeting in Greene Co., OH.
Obadiah and William were received on certificate in Fairfield MM Jul 28, 1810, and both dismissed 12th month, 29th day, 1810, for disunity. However, Obediah thereafter belonged to Hopewell Monthly Meeting and remained a member of monthly meeting until his death in 1852.
It would be possible that Shadrack married 1st, Hannah McCarter, and had issue, James and Aaron. Married 2nd, Jane Cress and had Jane S. and probably other children. If there is a possibility of locating Shadrack's will or probate information, it may well solve this research problem. Shadrack's will is not listed in Index to Virginia Wills & Administrations 1632 – 1800, Clayton Torrence since he died in 1841, therefore, research must be done in Lee County in order to locate estate papers.
McKinney Cemetery, Surry Co., NC (recorded by Virginia Phillips and Juanita Carpenter), Highway 89 to Round Peak Road. Many people buried with just field stones and no inscriptions:
William P. McKinney, Co. E 45 VA Inf. CSA, Oct 27, 1846 – Mar 28, 1926
Sarah E., wife of W. P. McKinney, Feb 10, 1855 – March 28, 1926
Calvin C. Norman, Sep 23, 1843 – Feb 14, 1907
The following fieldstones were ascribed by Mr. Boyd McKinney to the following:
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Erin McKinney died about 1870 (Aaron)
Lydia Norman McKinney, wife of Erin McKinney (Aaron) died in the 1870's
Betty Martin Norman
Allie Martin
John Hall died about 1900
Callie Hall, sister of John Hall, died about 1900
Mary Jane Norman, 1851 – 1927, the last person buried in this cemetery
McKinney children (4), infants
One further notation: Early Settlers of Lee County, Virginia, p1266, lists the Wythe County Chancery Book, pp511-545, Arbuckle vs Davis, 25 May 1821 – part of the history of the land in question, 'Alexander Wiley devised his portion to James Wiley and William Wiley; James sold his part to Abraham McKinney and Stephen James; McKinney sold to Beal Davis . . . ' One wonders if this is Abiram, not Abraham or conversely, if Abiram has been misread in other records, and should be Abraham?
Miscellaneous Research Notes
Records of Newark, NJ:
Town meeting 29 Nov 1680, item . . John Johnson, Thomas Lyon, Matthew Williams, and John Mekeny are admitted planters; provided they pay the Purchase for what land they have as other Planters have done. An assessment for fences lists John Meckeny as 2 rods, and it is noted that Blachly's gate and fence are listed nearby.
East Jersey Patents, etc., Liber No. 1, p15:
Oct 10, 1670, David Makany owned land bounded by Samuel Dennis and Abraham Tappan at Rariton Meadows. Other names mentioned as owning land in the same vicinity were John Pike of Woodbridge; Richard Worth, Nathan Webster, Samuel Dennis, John Watkins, Daniel Greasie, John Smith, (a Scotchman), Thomas Augur, and John Whiteheare.
Emigrants from Derry Port, 1847 – 1849, Dessie Baker, Editor, Closson Press:
Peggy McKinney, from Carndonagh, 'Marchioness of Clydesdale', 8 Mar 1847, to St. John, New Brunswick
Peggy McKenney of Buncrana, Donegal, 17 Mar 1847, Sir Charles Napier, to St. John, New Brunswick
John McKenna of Carndonagh, Donegal, John Clarke, 13 Apr 1847 'Montepellier', to Philadelphia
Margaret McCanny of Strabana, and Francis, age 9, from Donegal 'Montepellier', to Philadelphia John McKinny of Aghadowey, and Mary, wife, from Derry to Philadelphia, 'Venice', 25 May 1847
In Memoriam
We regret that a long-time member, Mrs. Naomi R. White of Marco Island, FL, passed away in the summer of 1985. We have just learned of Naomi's passing, and extend our sympathy to her family. She will be missed.
We also extend our heart-felt sympathy to Mary McKinney, our former Librarian, in the loss of her husband, William C. McKinney, who passed away Mar 16, 1986 in Tucson, AZ.
Alabama Research Notes
First, let me recommend the extension series of Alabama Records compiled by Pauline Jones Gandrud (252 volumes) . . those researching Alabama families would be well-advised to consult this collection. The records are not all-inclusive, but contain extensive and complete records of many families, including Revolutionary War records, census records, burial records, marriages, orphan's court proceedings and other materials. Consult your local library to see if these records are in their holdings – or request them on inter-library loan wherever possible.
Cherokee Co., AL, Cemetery Records
Friendship Baptist Cemetery
India Annar McKinney, wife of J. W. McKinney 5-27-2-10-1900
Roy Lee McKinney, Son, May 30, 1899 – Jun 24, 1900
Shady Grove Baptist Cemetery
Tallie (?) McKinnney, Oct 7, 1903 – Nov 19, 1942
Mary E. McKinney, Jan 19, 1868 – Dec 2, 1942
R. L. McKinney, Aug 30, 1864 – Nov 2, 1946
Inf. Dau of B. B. and Annie McKinney, Dec 26, 1932
Inf. Son, of B. B. and Annie McKinney, b/d Jun 1, 1921
Etowah Co., AL Cemetery Records, Tillison Cemetery, Gadsden
Roy L. McKinney, Sep 11, 1904 – Jan 14, 1906
Tuscaloosa Co., AL, Greenwood Cemetery
Alfred McKinney, 20 Apr 1794 – 4 Nov 1821
Henry Bible Records, Mississippi and Alabama
Wilson Henry, married Eliza Ann McKinney, Jan 10, 1856
Children:
Thomas Rolin b 7 Aug 1857
Liley Gray, b 7 Jan 1859
Madison, b 1 Oct 1861
Wilson Henry, b 7 Sep 1834
Eliza Ann
Wife, Eliza Ann was born 22 Dec 1833
T. I. married Dec, 1836, a son of R. H. and Merilda McKinney
T. I. died Mar 16, 1862
W. A. McKinney, b Nov 29, 1839, son of R. H. and Marilda
W. A. McKinney d 12 Dec 1862
W. Mason Henry, son of Wilson and Eliza McKinney Henry was born Oct 1861, d in Shelby Co, MS
Tuscaloosa Co., AL, 1907 Census of Confederate Soldiers:
Wach McKinney of fosters, AL b Dec 20, 1844, Tuscaloosa, Entered service as a private, Oct 15, 1863 at Demopolis, AL in Hatche's Battalion and continued until May, 1864. Re-enlisted as a private, Jul 1864 in Roddy's Cavalry until 1865.
Tombstone record, Sacapeto, Coosa, AL
Harris McKinney, husband of Jane, Mar 4, 1784 – May 12, 1864, born VA
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Jane McKinney, wife of Harris, 1797 – 1851
Patrick McKinney, Dec 15, 1813 – Feb 6, 1890
Minerva Moore McKinney, wife of Patrick, Jul 18, 1818 – Oct 24, 1845
Talladega Co., AL
Mathew McKinney, 1796 – 1833
Wife, Martha, b 1806 SC (2nd wife a McDaniel). Issue of Mathew and Martha:
Kichen, b 1824, mar Eli Calfe
Susan, b 1826, mar Wm. G. Hill
James, b 1829, GA
William, b 1830, GA
Henry
Talladega Co., AL
Julia V. McKinney, b 1877, dau of Reece Howell McKinney (b 1835) in Lincoln Co., TN, died 1918 in AL. Her mother was Nancy Eugenia White. Reece's father was Charles McKinney, born 1801 NC, married in 1833 TN, died after 1850 in AL. First wife was Elizabeth Howell. Charles was son of Charles McKinney, born in 1763 in Brunswick Co., GA
Limestone Co., AL
James McKinney, b Oct 29, 1838, sold to Peter Bickey, fourteen acres at Chestnut Ridge, May 10, 18_ _ (?)
John McKinney and Jonathan Woods entered 1000 acres in Scott Co. in 1821
Jefferson Co., AL
Harris McKinney mar Malinda Peter, May 14, 1835
Charlotte McKinney, mar George Pierce, Aug 4, 1836
Patrick McKinney, b 1813, d Coosa Co., mar Minerva Moore, 1834
Rebecca McKinney, mar Thomas S. Drennon, Nov 29, 1827
Greene Co., AL (Lost Links, Frances & Moore, 1945)
Marriages of the children of John William Baker and his five wives:
Ellen Baker, lived near Athens, AL, mar John McKinnie
William Baker, mar 1814, Jane Winn nr Huntsville
Jennie Baker mar Joe Neal, lived in TN
Caty Baker, mar Levi Lawler, Oct 13, 1813, Madison Co., AL
Elizabeth Baker, mar Jacob Lawler, Jul 24, 1816, Livingston, AL
Mary Baker, mar John Tatum, lived Tuscaloosa, AL
John Wm. Baker, Jr., mar Martha Estes, Feb 7, 1826
Robert A. Baker mar Minerva Lambkin and Mrs. Potts
Fort Sullivan DAR Listings:
Edward McKinney, MF, pvt., Darke's Company, VA
Roger McKinney, RRHG, 2176, 1751, pvt., Caldwell's Company, SC, b PA
Samuel McKinney, pvt., SC, R.R.
Timothy McKinney, b 1756, private, SC, b PA
Tully McKinney, pvt., Darke's Company, VA
History of the Cherokee Indians, p461, Springston: OK-6 Rebecca Wilson.
------Wilharm, Samuel McKinney and Andrew McKinney
(Note, this material did not include explanatory notes when sent to editor)
2 – Dennie Bushyhead McKinney. Delia Crawford and Belle Johnson
3 – Andrew Jackson McKinney. Mary Wells
4 – Johnson Perry McKinney. Hortense Baptiste
1-1-6-1 Alexander F. McKinney. Nannie Redding, Minnie Wheeler.
Limestone Co., AL, Orphans' Court Book, 1835 – 1843:
Tabitha S. McKinney appointed guardian of Charles F. McKinney, infant of Benjamin McKenney, deceased.
John F. McKinney and Augustin W. McKinney, her sureties. She is also appointed guardian of Susan L. McKinney, infant of Benjamin McKinney with the same sureties. On the application of the executor of Augustin H. McKinney, deceased., John P. Harrison, William Harrison, and George Ford, appointed to divide the personal estate (1840) of Sarah J. McKinney, relict of Augustine McKinney.
Tuscaloosa Co., AL, Minors Reports:
Volume 2, #17, Jul 1829. Action of detinue brought in the Circuit Court in 1822 by John McKinney in his lifetime against Sarah McKinney, as administratrix of Alfred McKinney, deceased to recover two slaves. During pendency of suite, the plaintiff died and cause was revived by his Executors; also the defendant having intermarried, her husband was made a party defendant. At the March Term, 1827, issue was tried by jury. Plaintiffs offered deposition of one Thomas Smith, a material witness for them; but the court, considering the said witness was a son in law of John McKinney, rejected his testimony. Testator lived and died a resident citizen of VA and that at the time of his death, the property in dispute was in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Perry Co., AL, June Term, 1843, Book 12, p305, doe ex dem Davis vs McKinney.
Writ of error to Circuit Court of Perry. Action of ejectment for recovery of possession of 'a certain lot or parcel of ground lying in town of Marion in County of Perry'. An order was made pending cause in Circuit Court appointing Samuel A. Townes, guardian ad litem for William H. McKinney. Latter was admitted a co-defendant with Wilson McKinney under following circumstances: affidavit was made that the former was the landlord of the latter and his son, an infant under 21, and went into possession with his father in 1836 and so continued until fall of 1840. In 1836, Wilson McKinney being a man of property and unembarrassed, made a contract with Henry C. Lea, then the owner of the lot. At the time, Wilson McKinney said to Lea that he was purchasing the lot for his son, William H., then a minor 15 or 16 years of age, for purpose of placing him on an equality with his other children, to whom he had made advances. Wilson McKinney, shortly after the contract with Lea, went into possession of the premises and has retained it ever since – his son, the next of his time, residing with him. Wilson McKinney later became insolvent. He was a partner in a mercantile firm in 1838.
Some Georgia Research Notes
Some Georgia Counties, Volume I, Lucas: pp82-83.
L. W. and & of Moses McKinney of Warren County . . to dau Elvira Hall, 8 negroes (named) . . to son Kinchen, tract where he now lives in Warren Co. on Rockey Comfort adj Thomas Lockett, John W. Kinsy and others, 600 A & negroes (named) . . to son Henry McKinney, tract where I now live in waters of Brier Creek, adj David E. Hodo, Benjamin Adams, Prudence Persons & others, 750 A & negroes (named) . . to granddaughter Harriet Martha Hall, a girl Julian . . to grandson Samuel Moses Hall, $300 when he attains the age of 21 . . son Kinchen McKinney , Joel Hall & William Harris, Exrs . . 13 Jan 1838 . . Moses McKinney (LS), Wit: James Hall, Thomas Ivey, Robert D. Cody . . Proven 2 Jul 1838, recorded 7 Jul 1838.
Cherokee Co., GA Marriage:
Elizabeth McKinney, John Simpson, Aug 11, 1842
Bibb Co., GA Marriages:
Caleb Smith, Malinda McKinney, Sep 20, 1830
Henry Stewart, Sophia McKinney, May 12, 1832
Richmond Co., GA Marriages:
Sarah G. McKinne, Marcelius A. Stovall, Jul 28, 1842
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Harris Co., GA Marriages:
Mary Ann McKinney, Abram M. Slaton, Feb 26, 1856