Mary Ann McKee1

b. 18 January 1820, d. 9 February 1897
FatherJames McKee2 b. abt 12 Jan 1791, d. 18 Jul 1855
MotherSally Roe3 b. 9 Nov 1799, d. 16 Apr 1887
Birth18 Jan 1820 Mary Ann McKee was born on 18 Jan 1820.4 
Marriage She married James Robinson, son of Alexander Robinson and Mary (?). 
Cens-18606 Aug 1860  James and Mary appear to have lived on land willed to James and his brothers Samuel and William by their father who died in 1844. William sold his share of the land to Samuel and James who were neighbors in 1860, as was their mother. James and Mary's household included Mary (40), Andrew (13), Sarah (16), Alexander (11), Thomas (9)[sic] and Elizabeth (3).5 
  A daughter Charity had died in 1857 and was laid to rest with Mary Ann's parents in the old McKee Cemetery. Another daughter, Virginia Rebecca, was born in the spring of 1861.

James's brother Samuel, who had joined the Confederate Army, died in Jan 1862. James may have also fought in the war as his headstone refers to him as Captain James Robinson. 
Cens-187023 Sep 1870  James and Mary's land was noted to be worth $800 in 1870. The census also noted that he was 66 and a farmer. Mary was 62. Five of their children were recorded with them.6 
Death9 Feb 1897 Mary died on 9 Feb 1897 at age 77.4 
Burial She was buried at Friendship Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

Family

James Robinson b. 27 Feb 1815, d. 22 Feb 1897
Children
  • Sarah M Robinson7 (circa 1844 - )
  • Andrew J. Robinson7 (circa 1846 - )
  • Alexander L. Robinson8 (22 Mar 1848 - 30 Oct 1931)
  • Charity M. Robinson9 (circa 23 Dec 1851 - 2 Jun 1857)
  • William Thomas J. Robinson8 (4 Dec 1854 - )
  • Elizabeth Robinson5 (circa 1857 - )
  • Virginia Rebecca Robinson+10 (31 Mar 1861 - 26 Sep 1916)
Last Edited5 Nov 2013

Citations

  1. [S704] James McKee settlement (1869), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 17: 382.
  2. [S745] James McKee will (1855), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 13: 82. The will of James McKee (dated 3 Apr 1855 and recorded 27 Aug. 1855) named wife Sarah, sons Andrew J., John R., William B. and James A.; also daughters Margaret McKee, Sarah McKee, Joannah McKee, Nancy Parks, Mary A. Robinson, Eliza Larimer and Rebecca Sherwood.
  3. [S2149] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 13 1853-1856, p. 82, citing WB 13:418, the will of James McKee (dated 3 Apr 1855 and recorded 27 Aug. 1855) which named wife Sarah, sons Andrew J., John R., William B. and James A.; also daughters Margaret, Sarah, Joannah [McKee], Nancy Parks, Mary A. Robinson, Eliza Larimer and Rebecca Sherwood.
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 202. Stone reported to read: Mary A. Robinson, 18 Jan 1820-9 Feb. 1897, age 77y, 15d.
  5. [S234] James Robertson [sic] household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 164 (original script), dwelling 1220, family 1170, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Mar 2012. Household includes: James Robertson [sic], 44, farmer, owns pers. prop. of $500; Mary, 40; Andrew, 13; Sarah, 16; Alexander, 11; Thomas, 9; Elizabeth, 3; all b. VA.
  6. [S635] James Robinson household, 1870 U.S. cens, Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring township, p. 16 (original script), dwelling 145, family 151, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Mar 2012. Household includes: James Robinson, 66, farmer, owns land worth $800; Mary A., 62, owns pers. prop. worth $500; Sarah M., 24; Alex, 21; Thomas W., 15; Ele E.J., 12; Rebecca, 10; all b. VA.
  7. [S367] Jas Robertson [sic] household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 139 (stamped), dwelling 1031, family 1031, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Mar 2012. Household includes: Jas Robertson [sic], 31, farmer; Mary A., 32; Sarah, 6; Andrew J., 4; Alexander, 1; all b. VA.
  8. [S163] James Robinson household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, p. 14B, dwelling 110, family 110. Mar 2012. Household includes: James Robinson, 64, farmer, Mary A., wife, 62; Alex, 30, son; Thomas 25, son; Virginia, 19, dau; all b. VA.
  9. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 215. Charity Robinson, d 20 May 1857 of scarlet fever at age 4y 2m, reported by father, James A. Robinson.
  10. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 56. Henry Edmondson Horne, 42, s/o John E. & Mary B. Horne, furniture dealer AND Rebecca Virginia Robinson, 30, d/o James & Mary Robinson; 28 Dec. 1892.