Andrew J. McKee1

b. circa 1822, d. before 27 May 1862
FatherJames McKee2 b. abt 12 Jan 1791, d. 18 Jul 1855
MotherSally Roe b. 9 Nov 1799, d. 16 Apr 1887
BirthCircacirca 1822 Andrew J. McKee was born circa 1822 in Virginia.3  
Marriage He married Mary Jane Kelly, daughter of Andrew E. Kelly and Joanna Edmondson.4 
Cens-18507 Sep 1850  Andrew and "Mary J." were recorded on the 1850 census for Washington County, Virginia, with two children: 3 year old Joannah and 1 year old James.3 
Cens-18606 Aug 1860  Ten years later the household had grown by the addition of 4 children: Moses, Andrew, William and Sarah. Andrew J's entry indicated that he was a farmer. He owned land worth $2,000 and personal property worth $4,000.5 
Deathbefore 27 May 1862 Andrew died before 27 May 1862 on which date the Washington Co. court ordered 3 men to lay off the dower of Sally McKee, widow of James, in land James had sold or gifted to Andrew who was also noted as deceased.6 

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Family

Mary Jane Kelly d. bef 1870
Children
  • Joanna McKee5,7 (circa 1847 - before 24 Mar 1873)
  • James McKee5 (circa 1849 - )
  • Moses W. Scott McKee5,8,9 (22 Jun 1851 - 17 Dec 1928)
  • Andrew McKee5 (circa 1853 - )
  • William McKee5 (circa 1855 - )
  • Robert S. McKee10,8,9 (1857 - 1917)
  • Sarah Elizabeth McKee+1,9,8 (6 Feb 1859 - 26 Sep 1901)
  • Samuel B. McKee11,8,9 (1861 - 1901)
Last Edited15 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S24] Shelby Ireson Edwards, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1881-1890, Vol. 69, p. 18. William H. Clark, 23y, Sgl, s/o Robert & Mgt Clark, farmer AND Sarah Elizabeth McKee, 25y, Sgl, d/o Andrew J. & Mary J. McKee; 19 Nov. 1884.
  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. [S367] Andrew F. McGee [McKee] household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 139 stamped, dwelling 1036, family 1036, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2012. Household includes: Andrew F. McGhee [McKee], 28, Mary J., 23; Joannah M., 3; James, 1; all b. VA.
  4. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 26.
  5. [S234] Andrew J. McKee household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 164, dwelling 1225, family 1174, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2012. Enumeration includes: Andrew J. McKee, 38, farmer, owns prop worth $4,000 and pers. prop. of $2,000; May, 33; Joanna, 13; James, 11; Moses, 9; Andrew, 7; William, 5; Sarah, 1; all b. VA.
  6. [S2846] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 25: 446. The deed resulted from an order issued by the Washington County court dated 27 May 1862 directing Sampson Patterson, James Crow and Isaac McQuown to assign dower to Mrs. Sarah McKee, widow of James McKee dec'd in the land [blank] his son Andrew McKee now deceased.
  7. [S705] Joanna McKee will (1873), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 18: 92. Joanna's will names her siblings who are otherwise proved as children of Andrew McKee.
  8. [S705] Joanna McKee will (1873), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 18: 92. The will was dated 26 Feb. 1873 and proved at court 24 Mar. 1873.
  9. [S2879] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 31: 553. The deed resulted from an order issued by the Circuit Ct. of Washington County dated 11 May 1874 in the case of Scott McKee vs Wm B. McKee guardian & others, to partition the land in the bill between Moses Scott McKee, Samuel B. McKee, Robert S. McKee, and Sarah E. McKee (surveyor's plat included).
  10. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 234. Robert McKee, 22, sgl, b. & resid, WCV, farmer, s/o Andrew McKee marr Theodocia E. Tilson, 17, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o David & Lucretia Tilson; 17 Dec. 1879.
  11. [S165] Elizabeth Kelly household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Holston District, ED 100, page 252 stamped, dwelling 192, family 192, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, 2002, image 23 of 54. Enumeration reports: Elizabeth Kelly, 62; Harriet, 38, dau; Margaret, 28; Wm C., 25, farmer; Bithia M., 22, dau; Ben B., 17, son; Samuel G.B. McKee, 18, nephew, farm laborer; all b. VA.