Individual Details

James Francis McKee

(14 Sep 1853 - 18 Jan 1902)



If indeed he is a son of John G. - and he did live next door in 1880. It is likely he had a different mother. FindAGrave states his mother was Lucy Morgan - but it was not - it was Jane Swinney. Lucy was his stepmother.

He was married to Nancy Elizabeth Lewis (28 Jul 1858 - 17 Feb 1942), 18 Feb 1877, Clinton Co, AL.

1880 Census. Clanton, Chilton, AL, Hh 466
J. F. McKee, 27, Farmer
N. E., 21, wife
Elija R., 2, son
Lomer, female, 8 months, b. September
Christine Lenoir (sic - Lewis?), 10, sister-in-law

1900 Census. Clanton, Chilton, AL, Hh 41
1st St
James F. McKee, b. Sep 1853, age 46, married 23 years
Nancy E., wife, b. Jul 1858, 41, 5 children
Salome D., dau, b. Sep 1879, 20
Ocie Oliver, son, b. Dec 1881, 18
Bruce, son, b. Nov 1883, 16
Beatrice D., dau, b. Nov 1885, 14

Buried Clanton Cemetery.

Texas Death Certificate #51576. James Bruce McKee died 25 Oct 1929, Electra, Wichita Co, TX. His residence was 305 E Bryan St. He was found dead in his home - of acute alcoholism. Born 19 Nov 1885, in Clanton, AL. He was an oil field worker. Father was James Francis McKee - mother unknown. Mrs. James B. McKee of Electra was the informant. The body was taken to Clanton, AL for burial.

Events

Birth14 Sep 1853Alabama
Death18 Jan 1902Chilton County, Alabama

Families

FatherJohnathan Gragg McKee (1826 - 1898)
MotherJane Swiney ( - 1860)
SiblingPriscilla McKee (1856 - 1921)